Making Sense of This Week’s Big Fashion Bankruptcies
This week, the industry was rocked by a pair of bankruptcies that could see two shopping mall fixtures disappear. On Sunday, Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy protection for the second…
Why Dior Needs a Change
This week, Dior announced it would part ways with men’s artistic director Kim Jones. A masterful tailor and deft curator of men’s style, Jones reconnected Dior Homme with the brand’s…
Ami’s Evolving Paris Attitude
Ami — the 14 year-old French brand known for its mix of heart-emblazoned sweaters and more discreet, well-cut wardrobe pieces — has grown its sales ten-fold in 4 years to…
Industry Leaders Share Perspectives at Milan Fashion Week Men’s Celebration
In celebration of Milan Fashion Week Men’s, The Business of Fashion, together with Amazon Fashion, hosted an intimate cocktail event in the city’s Sant’Ambrogio area. Held at Bocci Milan and…
The State of Fashion: Luxury
Over the past five years, the luxury industry experienced a period of exceptional value creation. Between 2019 and 2023, unprecedented demand for personal luxury goods — fashion, handbags, watches and…
The 10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in the Year Ahead
Opens in new window For yet another year, the most common sentiment among fashion leaders for 2025 was “uncertainty,” according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025 Executive Survey. Just…