Giancarlo Giammetti on Securing Valentino’s Legacy
Giancarlo Giammetti met Valentino Garavani by chance on July 31, 1960, setting in motion one of fashion’s most enduring — and most successful — creati...
Beauty Is in Its Flop Era
The beauty sector historically thrived during economic downturns, earning a recession-proof reputation encapsulated in the “lipstick index.” However, ...
Inside The Great Luxury Reset
Instead of his usual place in the host’s seat, BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed appears this week as a guest in an interview with Jonathan Wingfield, ed...
How Fashion Brands Build Community in 2025
As inflation bites and politics polarise, the fashion industry in 2025 is facing unprecedented pressure to hold onto its customers. Brands are looking...
Redefining "Made in Africa"
Africa is experiencing an exciting shift, creatively and commercially, with growing global attention on its rapidly expanding middle-class population....
Bonus: The Trade War’s Off, For Now. What's Next for Fashion?
On May 12, the US and China reached a deal to temporarily reduce tariffs for 90 days, offering a breather from an escalating trade war. Stocks surged ...
TikTok, Tariffs and Luxury's Fake News Problem
A strange new genre of TikTok videos is challenging long-held assumptions about how luxury products are made. Often shot in anonymous Chinese factorie...
Modest Fashion at a Crossroads
It's a pivotal moment for modest fashion. Spending by Muslim consumers on fashion is projected to hit $428 billion by 2027, marking significant annual...
Celebrating Black Style Inside the 2025 Met Gala
The Costume Institute's 2025 exhibition, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," celebrated its opening at the annual Met Gala, marking the first menswear...
Why Craft is the Soul of True Luxury
It’s been a complicated year for luxury. The sector was already grappling with slowing growth but now American tariffs have disrupted global supply ch...