The £100,000 ($113,000) fund will be divided between six companies, which will also receive access to a mentorship programme, networking opportunities, and one-on-one sessions from …
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Jacquemus: A Fashion Star’s Business Vision
PARIS — In 2011, when Simon Porte Jacquemus — then a shaggy-haired fashion school dropout — needed to spark some buzz for his fledgling label, …
In South Africa, More Evolution than Revolution
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — When Khanyi Dhlomo opened a plush designer boutique here late last year, it revealed as much about the national psyche as …
Meet Africa’s Fashion Billionaires | BoF
LAGOS, Nigeria — Traces of Mike Adenuga’s billion-dollar empire can be found on almost every street corner of Nigeria’s sprawling metropolis. Giant green billboards featuring …
Don’t Put Christopher John Rogers in a Box
NEW YORK, United States — This summer, Christopher John Rogers was one of the most talked-about young designers on the internet. After the killing of …
Belonging: The Business Case for Diversity in Fashion
During haute couture week, Imran meets with Samira Nasr, and they have good reason to celebrate. During global lockdowns amid the pandemic, Samira became the …
Harris Reed Named Nina Ricci Creative Director
Nina Ricci, the 90-year-old French fashion house owned by Spanish fragrance conglomerate Puig, has named a new creative director and business chief. Harris Reed — …
Can a Kid From California Remake Bally?
LOS ANGELES — Rhuigi Villaseñor wasn’t supposed to be sitting in the perennially leafy courtyard of West Hollywood’s famed Chateau Marmont hotel on a recent …
5 of the best lesser-known islands to visit in Europe | Europe holidays
Karpathos, Greece The mountain’s meringue peaks tattooed on a deep blue sky are a dramatic backdrop to Karpathos’s deserted beaches. It’s early July and I’m …
The BoF Podcast | Inside Yohji Yamamoto’s Fashion Philosophy
To subscribe to the BoF Podcast, please follow this link. After graduating from Keio University with a law degree, Yohji Yamamoto realised he wasn’t interested …
What Is Fast Fashion? Definitions, Problems, Examples (In 2022)
What Is Fast Fashion And What Is Wrong With It? In this article, we’ll dissect the concept of fast fashion; the origin of the word, …
Starting a Lingerie Clothing Brand: 5 Things to Consider
Factors to Consider When Starting a Lingerie Clothing Brand 1 Everyone Has Been Asking The Same Question. It’s one of the most asked questions from …
Issey Miyake – a conceptual fashion designer for the many
Designer Issey Miyake has died aged 84, leaving an indelible mark on the fashion world. He was celebrated for clothing that responded to the body …
The Men’s Fall Fashion Trends Will Surprise You
The Start of the Fall Season Are you ready for the best time of the fashion year? Fall brings about endless fashion trends, making choosing …
When a Beauty Business Buys a Fashion Brand, It’s Rarely About the Clothes
When news spread in July that Goldman Sachs was shopping American luxury brand Tom Ford, insiders immediately began speculating about who might be interested. Since …
why your online returns may end up in landfill – and what can be done about it
Fashion has a notorious environmental footprint, accounting for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output. This is exacerbated by a fast fashion business model …
How Brands Should Navigate Fashion’s Greenwashing Crackdown
Big brands have ramped up sustainability marketing in a bid to cash in on demand for ethical and climate-friendly fashion. Now regulators and consumers are …
G-Eazy on ’90s and 2000s Fashion, Air Jordans & More – Footwear News
G-Eazy knows how to steal the show. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Staple brand, FN tapped the rap superstar to lead an exclusive …
The Basics | Part 1 – Setting up your own fashion business: What do I need to know first?
is getting a lot of play of late. At the recent CFDA/Fashion Fund awards in November, spoke at length about the ups and downs (and …
The Basics | Part 2 – What is a Business Plan For and How do I Go About Writing It?
The term “business plan” is casually bandied about like a hot potato in the studios of emerging fashion designers. Everyone knows you need one, but …