The Business of Fashion Podcast

Special Edition: Sam McKnight on Why Fashion Is the ‘Eternal Optimist’

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:57:00 +0200

In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, celebrated hair stylist Sam McKnight talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the future of hairstyling and the fashion industry beyond the coronavirus pandemic.

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Special Edition: Charles Jeffrey on What It’s Like to Be a Rising Designer in the Midst of a Pandemic

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:42:16 +0200

In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, designer Charles Jeffrey talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about self-reflection during the coronavirus crisis, and the evolution of his brand, Loverboy.

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Special Edition: Journalist Rana Ayyub on Why Social Distancing Is a Privilege

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 19:51:20 +0200

In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, Indian journalist and author Rana Ayyub joins BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the lives thousands of migrant labourers, many of whom work in India's now-shuttered textile industry.

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Special Edition: Riz Ahmed on a Watershed Moment for the Fashion Industry

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:05:31 +0200

In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, rapper and actor Riz Ahmed speaks with BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about why the world should pause and reset its priorities in light of the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Special Edition: Li Edelkoort Says the Coronavirus Is a Representation of our Conscience

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 19:59:35 +0200

In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, the Dutch trend forecaster says that the coronavirus pandemic is bringing to light what is wrong with society, teaching us to slow down and to change our ways.

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Special Edition: Jefferson Hack on Why The World Must Not Be Complacent

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 21:18:44 +0200

The Dazed Media founder speaks to BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about the role of fashion media companies during a pandemic.

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Special Edition: Vogue Italia Editor-in-Chief on Lessons Learned in Isolation

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:26:26 +0200

In our first edition of #BoFLIVE, Emanuele Farneti speaks with BoF’s Robin Mellery-Pratt about running a publication in the coronavirus-spurred lockdown.

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Carine Roitfeld’s Remarkable Fashion Career | Inside Fashion

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:46:04 +0200

The acclaimed stylist and editor, whose name has become synonymous with French style, talks to Imran Amed about how the industry has changed since her days at French Vogue, working with Karl Lagerfeld, becoming a brand and the importance of staying curious.

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Special Edition: Luca Solca on ‘The Worst Year in the History of Modern Luxury’

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 19:51:06 +0200

BoF’s Imran Amed and the Bernstein analyst discuss what the sector should expect as coronavirus threatens sales and supply chains.

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Special Edition: Retail Futurist Doug Stephens on How Coronavirus Will Shift Consumer Behaviour

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:46:10 +0200

As the pandemic jolts global markets and consumption habits, Imran Amed and Doug Stephens discuss the mindset fashion companies should adopt to stay above water.

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A Fashion Month Unlike Any Other | Inside Fashion

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 20:14:39 +0100

As wildfires swept across Australia and the coronavirus spread across the globe, Imran Amed and Tim Blanks reflect on how the world’s uncertainties have informed the Autumn/Winter 2020 season.

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How Christian Louboutin Turned Red Soles into a Status Symbol | Inside Fashion

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:37:26 +0100

Just as he unveils his L'Exhibition[niste] showcase in Paris this week, the luxury footwear designer speaks with BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about transforming his namesake brand from a single-store enterprise into a global success.

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Lewis Hamilton on How his Formula 1 Career Led Him to Collaborate with Tommy Hilfiger | Inside Fashion

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 18:00:24 +0100

From race cars to runways, Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton sat down with BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed to discuss his collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger, who also makes a special appearance in this week’s episode of the BoF Podcast.

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The Rise of The Resale Economy | BoF VOICES

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 17:28:25 +0100

Vestiaire Collective’s Max Bittner and Depop’s Maria Raga discussed the opportunities and growing pains of the burgeoning resale market at VOICES 2019.

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Caroline de Maigret Rips Up Fashion’s Rulebook | Inside Fashion

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 15:20:16 +0100

The author and model speaks with BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about challenging beauty standards, working with Karl Lagerfeld and her new book ‘Older, But Better, But Older.’

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Alok Vaid-Menon on Why Clothes Have No Gender | BoF VOICES

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:18:11 +0100

At VOICES 2019, performance artist and designer Alok Vaid-Menon lifted the lid on fashion’s ‘regressive’ gender stereotypes and urged the industry to ‘de-gender’ and redefine the meaning of beauty.

To watch Alok's talk at VOICES 2019 on our YouTube channel click here.

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Mickey Drexler on How to Make Things People Will Buy | Inside Fashion

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 18:36:38 +0100

The New York-based ‘merchant prince’ speaks with BoF’s Lauren Sherman about discount culture and how tapping into the zeitgeist helped turn around brands like Gap and J.Crew.

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Women Are at the Forefront of the Sustainable Fashion Revolution | BoF VOICES

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:32:18 +0100

At VOICES 2019, renowned fashion journalist and author Dana Thomas lifted the lid on how fast fashion is damaging the environment while championing the female pioneers blazing the trail and effecting real change.

To watch Dana's talk at VOICES 2019 on our YouTube channel click here.

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A-Cold-Wall Plots Next Chapter in Milan | Inside Fashion

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 16:06:18 +0100

Samuel Ross sat down with Tim Blanks to discuss preparing his luxury streetwear brand for its next stage of growth, as he’s sharpening and humanizing his approach.

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Inside Iran’s Underground Fashion Industry | BoF VOICES

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 18:02:46 +0100

Activist Hoda Katebi speaks passionately about fashion’s ‘revolution-washing,’ while Tehran-based design duo Shirin and Shiva Vaqar lift the lid on the restrictive conditions faced by Iran’s emerging brands at VOICES 2019.

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Trisha Shetty on Human Rights and Human Wrongs | BoF VOICES

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:09:01 +0100

In the face of ongoing gender discrimination and human rights violations around the world, activist Trisha Shetty amplifies the importance of speaking up and demanding change from world leaders at VOICES 2019.

To watch Trisha's talk at VOICES 2019 on our YouTube channel click here.

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2019’s Pivotal Fashion Moments | Inside Fashion

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 23:51:47 +0100

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s Imran Amed and Tim Blanks discuss the key themes and events that defined the global fashion industry in 2019.

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Everlane’s Michael Preysman on 'Balancing Time, Customer and Product' | Drive Season 2

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:01:17 +0100

Michael Preysman shares his experience of building Everlane from the ground up and putting sustainability and something he calls 'radical transparency' at the centre of his business model and operations.

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Eileen Fisher Reflects On 35 Years of Implementing Sustainable Thinking | Drive Season 2

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:19:06 +0100

As a sustainability pioneer long before ‘sustainability’ became an industry buzzword, Eileen Fisher and her eponymous brand have been pushing the boundaries for decades. Here’s what she’s learned.

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Carole Cadwalladr Asks, Is This the End of Democracy? | BoF VOICES

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:51:32 +0100

In the face of major data breaches, investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr brings to light the failure of Western governments to punish Facebook.

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Inside The State of Fashion 2020 | Inside Fashion

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 17:59:22 +0100

Listen to BoF's Imran Amed and McKinsey’s Achim Berg discuss the key themes that will define the global fashion industry in the next year.

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Noah Founder Brendon Babenzien on ‘Taking Greed Out of the Equation’ | Drive Season 2

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:24:01 +0100

Brendon Babenzien’s streetwear brand Noah focuses on values and collaboration instead of profit margins and competition.

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Sandy Liang Takes Risks | Inside Fashion

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:27:32 +0100

The New-York based designer discusses the highs and lows of launching a label straight out of fashion school with BoF's Lauren Sherman.

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Ganni’s Nicolaj Reffstrup on Measuring Ecological Impact Effectively | Drive Season 2

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 18:11:06 +0100

Having turned the Danish womenswear brand from a virtual unknown to a global trendsetter, Ganni's founder discusses how his tech background fuelled his approach.

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Theory Founder Andrew Rosen on Fashion’s Past and Future | Inside Fashion

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 23:13:39 +0200

The fashion retail pioneer speaks with BoF Chief Correspondent Lauren Sherman about identifying a gap in US and international markets for contemporary clothing brands and investing in emerging designers.

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Reformation's Yael Aflalo On Finding a Sustainable Focus | Drive Season 2

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 13:00:00 +0200

BoF meets Reformation Founder and CEO Yael Aflalo, who created her brand in 2009 around the idea of upcycling, after years of frustration battling with inefficiencies of the fashion wholesale system.

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Tim Brown on Allbirds' Sustainable Footwear Revolution | Drive Season 2

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 16:32:34 +0200

In episode 1 of the new season of BoF’s podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, the Allbirds co-founder and co-CEO discusses how his high-risk strategy has created a sustainable brand that is disrupting the established footwear market.

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Welcome to Season 2 of Drive | Drive

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 15:24:32 +0200

In a new season of our entrepreneurship podcast series, we hear from six of fashion’s most dynamic sustainable entrepreneurs — Allbirds’ Tim Brown, Eileen Fisher, Everlane’s Michael Preysman, Reformation's Yael Aflalo, Ganni’s founder and Noah's founder — to hear what it takes to make successful businesses sustainable.

The first episode with Allbirds’ Tim Brown launches on October 12, 2019.

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Tim Walker Talks ‘Wonderful Things’ | Inside Fashion

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:35:40 +0200

The acclaimed photographer sat down with Tim Blanks to discuss the ‘infinite objects of beauty’ that inspired his new V&A exhibition.

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Dana Thomas' 'Book of Hope' | Inside Fashion

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 19:03:18 +0200

The acclaimed fashion journalist discusses "Fashionopolis," a seething indictment of the industry's hugely damaging environmental and social impact that concludes with a glimmer of optimism.

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Doug Stephens on the Most Important Metric in Retail | Inside Fashion

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 14:24:23 +0200

The retail prophet speaks with BoF Chief Correspondent Lauren Sherman about what
brands should really be focusing on as a measure of brick-and-mortar store success.

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The Aspirational Business of Beauty with John Demsey | Inside Fashion

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:55:45 +0200

John Demsey, in conversation with Imran Amed, discusses his career path, working with MAC Cosmetics post-acquisition, and what it takes to build the perfect enduring beauty brand.

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Craig Green Talks Creative Evolution | Inside Fashion

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:15:57 +0200

Speaking with Tim Blanks, the designer reflects on his journey from a love of 'making things' to becoming a fixture of London's menswear scene.

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Inside H&M’s $4B Inventory Challenge | Inside Fashion

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 15:28:09 +0200

Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Sarah Kent in conversation with John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital, as they discuss the challenges of inventory facing H&M, its competitors and the wider fashion industry.

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Tyler Mitchell, From Skateboarding to Photographing Beyoncé | Inside Fashion

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 16:05:42 +0200

Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the photographer behind Beyoncé's September 2018 Vogue cover talks identity, social media and how he found his way into fashion photography.

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Veja Co-Founder Sébastien Kopp Talks Sustainable Business | Inside Fashion

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 16:38:06 +0200

Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the man behind the fashion world's buzziest ethical footwear brand discusses the company's journey, from sourcing rubber in Brazil to scaling for global demand.

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Tim Blanks on the Menswear Spring 2020 Season | Inside Fashion

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 15:32:29 +0200

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large gives his verdict on the season, discusses his favourite shows and recounts Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris memorial.

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Makeup Artist Isamaya Ffrench on How to Define Beauty | Inside Fashion

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 18:44:17 +0200

The makeup artist behind Rihanna's thin-eyebrowed British Vogue cover speaks to Tim Blanks about the curation of identity through makeup, and the rapidly changing face of beauty.

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Moncler CEO Remo Ruffini Talks 'Genius' Strategy | Inside Fashion

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 14:56:45 +0200

Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the chief executive of Moncler discusses the outerwear brand's game-changing Genius strategy and why the company now feels more like a start-up.

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Designing Cities for Prosperity and Joy | BoF VOICES

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 17:40:13 +0200

Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, architect Vishaan Chakrabarti argued that a well-designed urban environment would result in greater prosperity, sustainability, equity and joy.

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Trend Forecaster Li Edelkoort on Hybridity in Education | Inside Fashion

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 16:19:13 +0200

Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the trend forecaster-turned-course designer outlines the need for interdisciplinary studies when teaching generation next, and why the fashion industry needs to return — quite literally — to the roots of textile creation.

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Fashion’s Role in Solving Plastic Pollution | BoF VOICES

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 16:48:35 +0200

By 2030, 70 percent of all fabric fibres will come from plastics. Action needs to happen now to safeguard the future of our planet, says Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff.

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Inside the $50B World of Indian Weddings with Deepika Padukone and Sabyasachi Mukherjee | Inside Fashion

Fri, 31 May 2019 16:25:35 +0200

At a recent exclusive BoF Professional event at Soho House Mumbai, Imran Amed sits down with leading Indian bridal designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee and movie star Deepika Padukone to discuss the changing landscape of India as a dynamic emerging market.

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Designing With Biology | BoF VOICES

Mon, 27 May 2019 14:30:00 +0200

Meet the rock star fashion materials of the future: algae, bacteria and fungi. That’s according to Natsai Audrey Chieza, founder of biodesign consultancy Faber Futures, who spoke at BoF VOICES.

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Dior's Kim Jones on the Legacy of Luxury Curation | Inside Fashion

Fri, 24 May 2019 17:11:03 +0200

Speaking in conversation with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks, Dior's menswear artistic director discusses everything from extra-terrestrial life to ancient Egypt and, of course, his philosophy as a designer.

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Understanding India’s Ascent | BoF VOICES

Mon, 20 May 2019 15:53:06 +0200

India’s young population, thriving tech sector and spiritual roots add up to a promising future, said the Sun Group vice chairman Shiv Khemka, speaking at BoF’s VOICES.

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Macy's Executive Rachel Shechtman on Redefining Retail | Inside Fashion

Fri, 17 May 2019 17:14:19 +0200

Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the founder of Story and brand experience officer at Macy's discusses her innate love of retail and the challenges of creating "a living magazine."

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Understanding Gen-Z | BoF VOICES

Mon, 13 May 2019 16:03:21 +0200

The fluidity and self-starting philosophy of Generation Z is seen as troubling by many in fashion and media. But Molly Logan and her panel of accomplished Gen-Z creatives discuss what it really means for brands to work with Generation Next.

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Why LA Is a Hub of Converging Industries | Inside Fashion

Fri, 10 May 2019 17:01:30 +0200

From art fairs to meditation apps, BoF West's panel of entrepreneurs discuss the value of interdisciplinary approaches and why Los Angeles is an ideal place to facilitate this.

To watch Bettina Korek (Frieze LA), Rich Pierson (Headspace) and Damian Bradfield (WeTransfer) in conversation with Rohan Silva (Second Home) at BoF West 2019 click here.

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Building Disruptive Direct-to-Consumer Brands | Inside Fashion

Tue, 07 May 2019 18:25:08 +0200

Speaking at BoF West, the entrepreneurs behind Allbirds, Hims and Hers and Good American outline the keys to their brands’ success.

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Benedict Evans on How Tech Will Change the World | BoF VOICES

Mon, 06 May 2019 14:45:00 +0200

Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, the Silicon Valley venture capitalist sketched out a vision for how software and the internet would transform the world’s economy, giving rise to new business opportunities.

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Serena Williams on Being a Modern Entrepreneur | Inside Fashion

Fri, 03 May 2019 17:49:44 +0200

Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed at BoF West, the tennis champion unpacks how she balances life as an athlete with entrepreneurship and motherhood.

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Behind Highsnobiety's First E-Commerce Partnership With Prada | Inside Fashion

Wed, 01 May 2019 05:20:00 +0200

The streetwear publications plans to launch its own private label within the year, and projects that its online shop will encompass up to 50 percent of overall business within five years. Founder David Fischer talks about the new project on the latest BoF Podcast.

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Blockchain Explained | BoF VOICES

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 16:04:00 +0200

Speaking at BoF VOICES, venture capitalist Ken Seiff and digital currency entrepreneur Peter Smith broke down the blockchain with a crash course on what it is and what it can do.

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Activist Kalpona Akter on Improving the Lives of Bangladeshi Garment Workers | BoF VOICES

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 16:29:01 +0200

Speaking at BoF VOICES, the founder of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity outlines her campaign to establish fairer, safer working conditions across the garment industry.

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Fetchr Co-Founder Joy Ajlouny on Being a Woman in Tech | BoF VOICES

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 17:30:00 +0200

In a deeply personal presentation at BoF VOICES, the entrepreneur behind two successful Silicon Valley ventures shares her lessons from the "double bind" of navigating her industry as a woman.

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StockX Co-Founder on Luxury as the Next Stock Market of Things | BoF VOICES

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 18:15:53 +0200

The co-founder of the online sneaker marketplace explains why luxury is the perfect new frontier for expansion beyond footwear and streetwear.

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LVMH's Andrew Wu on How to Connect With the Chinese Consumer | Inside Fashion

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:12:55 +0200

BoF’s Imran Amed sits down with LVMH Greater China group president Andrew Wu at the BoF China Summit to demystify the multi-faceted Chinese consumer.

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DeRay Mckesson on Dismantling the Legacy of Racism in America | BoF VOICES

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 19:55:42 +0200

Speaking at BoF VOICES, the activist and author unpacks his 'five big ideas' on how to redefine and dismantle the realities of social injustice.

To watch DeRay's talk at VOICES 2018 click here.

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Inside Moda Operandi's Data-driven China Expansion Plans | Inside Fashion

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 18:06:00 +0200

Imran Amed sits down with co-founder and chief brand officer Lauren Santo Domingo and chief executive Ganesh Srivats to discuss their plans to enter the Chinese market and capitalise on the 'crystal ball' of data.

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Michèle Lamy on a Life in Extreme Style | BoF VOICES

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 15:06:58 +0200

Michèle Lamy defies categorisation and convention in all facets of her life, not least of all on stage at VOICES. She joined BoF’s Tim Blanks to discuss her open, nomadic approach to life, which has yielded some of the most fascinating creative collaborations in fashion in recent decades.

To watch Michèle's conversation with Tim Blanks at VOICES 2018 click here.

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Supermodel Adut Akech on the Legacy of Being a Refugee | BoF VOICES

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 18:12:11 +0200

From living in a Kenyan refugee camp to travelling the globe as an international top model, the industry’s name to watch reveals her journey.

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McKinsey's Kevin Sneader on How to Win in China | BoF VOICES

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:06:14 +0200

The fashion industry must internalise the idea that there's no single Chinese market, as McKinsey & Co. global managing partner Kevin Sneader explains.

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Stephen Jones and Tim Blanks on the Craft of Millinery | Inside Fashion

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 22:02:12 +0200

In this week's episode of Inside Fashion, BoF's editor-at-large Tim Blanks sits down with Stephen Jones, the prolific hatter who has played a defining role in millinery for decades.

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John Ridding and David Pemsel on Reinventing Old Media for a New Media World | BoF VOICES

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:27:36 +0200

The news media business is in crisis, but the chief executives of the Financial Times and Guardian say their models prove people value quality journalism in a world of fake news and political polarisation.

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Matthew Williams on His Journey to Founding Alyx | Inside Fashion

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 17:59:51 +0200

This week, Matthew Williams talks to Imran Amed about working with creative talent in music, art and fashion before launching his luxury streetwear brand Alyx.

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Songkick Co-Founder Ian Hogarth on the Emerging Geopolitics of AI | BoF VOICES

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 18:17:44 +0200

Angel investor and co-founder of Songkick Ian Hogarth explores how the race to develop the most sophisticated artificial intelligence will define geopolitics in the coming decades.

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Tim Blanks on the Autumn 2019 Season | Inside Fashion

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 21:36:58 +0100

BoF's editor-at-large sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the commercial potential of bourgeois style, Fendi and Chanel's emotional farewell to Karl Lagerfeld, and the cultural impact of fashion's reflection on social issues.

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Futurist Lucie Greene on Big Tech Versus the State | BoF VOICES

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 17:55:02 +0100

The futurist author and columnist unpacks tech giants' powerful influence over day-to-day life and public policy, making a case for deeper consideration of the ideology that underpins this culture of innovation and disruption.

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Stadium Goods' John McPheters on the Streetwear Resale Opportunity | Inside Fashion

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 19:15:28 +0100

In his first one-to-one interview since the acquisition by Farfetch, the Stadium Goods co-founder talks to Imran Amed about his unconventional way into fashion, how he nearly ended up in the diamond industry, and defying the ‘streetwear bubble.’

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Francesca Bellettini on Forging Saint Laurent's Future | BoF VOICES

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 19:02:44 +0100

The CEO of Saint Laurent sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the importance of authenticity, balancing legacy with growth — and taking 500 employees to Morocco.

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Stephanie Phair on Nurturing Fashion’s Future Female Leaders | Inside Fashion

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:53:35 +0100

In conversation with BoF’s Imran Amed, in front of 150 fashion professionals from the BoF Careers community, Farfetch’s chief strategy officer and chair of the British Fashion Council Stephanie Phair shared her insight on how fashion can better support gender diversity within the workplace. As the global #MeToo movement has spotlighted sexual misconduct within creative industries, this issue has gained increasing momentum, sparking industry-wide conversation on the continuing gender imbalance in the fashion sector.

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Tim Blanks and Imran Amed on the Life and Work of Karl Lagerfeld | Inside Fashion

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 23:19:13 +0100

In a special episode of The BoF Podcast, Tim Blanks and Imran Amed sit down to discuss their memories and reflections on the passing of the fashion icon who died in Paris on Tuesday.

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Joshua Graham Lynn on the 'Vast Ring of Influence' in American Politics | BoF VOICES

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 19:47:12 +0100

The co-founder of non-profit organisation RepresentUs is fighting corruption at the state level in hopes that it will change the landscape that allowed President Trump’s election.

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Sadhguru on Wellbeing and the Sustainability of Indian Textiles | Inside Fashion

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 19:29:00 +0100

Imran Amed sits down with Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, accomplished yogi and founder of the Isha foundation, whose latest social movement is pushing for the use of sustainable and natural textiles in the fashion industry.

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Christopher Wylie and Arti Zeighami on Harnessing AI for Sustainability | BoF VOICES

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:16:30 +0100

The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discusses the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and reveals his new role with the fast-fashion giant. Wiley is joining H&M as its director of research. He will work closely with Arti Zeighami, the retailer’s head of AI and advanced analytics, exploring how AI can help fashion better tackle its sustainability crisis.

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Gwyneth Paltrow on Her Goop Journey | Inside Fashion

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:13:49 +0100

This week on BoF’s Inside Fashion podcast, Gwyneth Paltrow talks to Imran Amed about Goop’s rise from an email newsletter to a wellness empire worth $250 million.

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Bethann Hardison, K. Jean-Raymond, LaQuan Smith and P. Robinson on Fashion in America | BoF VOICES

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 19:20:17 +0100

At BoF’s VOICES, the creatives spoke about the barriers that black designers face and how a new generation is finding success outside the fashion system.

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Sonam Kapoor and Karla Bookman on Dismantling India's Patriarchy | BoF VOICES

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 18:44:16 +0100

Women in India are pushing back against social norms that limit their opportunities, though it can be an uphill battle.

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Maria Grazia Chiuri on Her Female Perspective at Dior | Inside Fashion

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 22:51:50 +0100

Ahead of the opening of the UK’s largest retrospective on Christian Dior, Chiuri talks about the importance of couture and her perspective as the first female creative director of the house.

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Tim Blanks on the January Menswear and Couture Shows | Inside Fashion

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 03:25:37 +0100

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large discusses menswear’s shift to tailoring and the new relevance of couture.

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Stella McCartney Warns Everything Is at Stake | BoF VOICES

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:12:50 +0100

The designer has always made sustainability practices her business priority. Now, with a new UN charter for climate action, she is hoping other fashion companies will follow in her footsteps.

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Clement Kwan and Mr Sherbinski Go Inside the Cannabis Economy | BoF VOICES

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:41:23 +0100

As cannabis becomes legal in more places, the founders of two of the category’s fastest-growing CBD-based luxury lifestyle brands discuss everything from their origin stories to their predictions for the future of the cannabis economy.

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Alber Elbaz on the Industry That Creates Dreams | BoF VOICES

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 22:47:29 +0100

Renowned fashion journalist Suzy Menkes once called superstar designer Alber Elbaz a "master of improvisation." That instinctual, passionate disposition was on full display onstage at VOICES, as Elbaz waxed on lyrically about what he’s learned since his abrupt firing from Lanvin in 2015.

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Huda Kattan on the Power of Being Yourself | BoF VOICES

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 18:24:59 +0100

The founder of Huda Beauty says she wasn't able to build her cosmetics empire until she accepted her 'weirdness.'

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Jasmine Hemsley on How Ayurveda Became the New Wellness | BoF VOICES

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:27:20 +0100

The chef, author and wellness expert said wellness is coming full circle with a focus on the ancient Indian health system.

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Kate Gilmore on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70 | BoF VOICES

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 15:49:13 +0100

The deputy high commissioner for human rights at the UN Human Rights Office reflects on the nature of human dignity and discrimination in turbulent times defined by financial inequality and misinformation.

Gilmore left the VOICES audience with a call to trail-blaze in a different sense of the word: to speak up, to shine forth. “In times of such uncertainty… the question is: Who are you?” she said. “We’ve got to blaze more brightly.”

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Christopher Wylie on Fashion Models and Cyber Warfare | BoF VOICES

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:30:23 +0100

The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower opened by revealing that the controversial firm weaponised fashion trends to target potential Trump supporters.

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Casey Gerald on Winning the Culture Wars | BoF VOICES

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:36:15 +0100

From growing up “on the wrong side of the river” in Dallas, to studying at Ivy League schools and taking on the trials and tribulations of both Wall Street and entrepreneurship, Casey Gerald has lived an extraordinary life at the ripe age of thirty-two.

Now, he has documented it all in his new memoir, “There Will Be No Miracles Here," which informed the emotional and inspiring talk he gave to conclude VOICES 2018, with a deeply personal glimpse into his thoughts on identity, courage and spirituality.

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Inside the State of Fashion 2019 | Inside Fashion

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 20:17:39 +0100

This week on Inside Fashion, Imran Amed and Achim Berg address the overall outlook for growth in the fashion market and 20 companies dominating value-creation in fashion.

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Ermenegildo Zegna Talks Bold Investments | Inside Fashion

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 19:09:03 +0100

Ermenegildo Zegna sits down with Imran Amed at the BoF China Summit to discuss the forward-looking, “millennial mindset” approach that underpins Zegna Group’s market strategy.

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Inside Ghizlan Guenez's Mission For Modest Dressing | Inside Fashion

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 19:33:25 +0100

Over the past few years, more and more women are opting for clothing that’s a little longer and slightly looser. It’s part of a shift towards modest dressing that goes beyond religious dictates and stretches from the Middle East to Los Angeles.

“There’s a whole spectrum of modesty that goes from a woman who covers her entire body and face, so you don’t see anything, to someone who is more moderate in the way that she dresses,” explained Ghizlan Guenez, founder and chief executive of The Modist, an e-commerce business launched in 2017 and targets the underserved market of women who want to dress fashionably yet in a demure way. Today, the company has offices in Dubai and London, and ships to over 120 countries.

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Marco Bizzarri on China’s Role in Gucci’s $10 Billion Plan | Inside Fashion

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 20:50:33 +0100

Marco Bizzarri sits down with Imran Amed at the BoF China Summit to uncover how much of Gucci's success hinges on the Chinese consumer and how he plans to leverage the market to achieve his lofty revenue target.

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Drive Episode 7: Rent the Runway’s Jennifer Hyman on Realising Radical Ideas | Drive

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 19:22:22 +0100

In episode seven of BoF’s podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, Rent the Runway co-founder Jennifer Hyman tells BoF how she executed her radical idea and attracted 10 million members to her platform.

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Katharine Hamnett on Protest, Slogan Tees and Cancelling Brexit | Inside Fashion

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 20:17:23 +0200

This week on the Inside Fashion podcast, the British designer and original fashion activist discusses why the UK fashion industry needs a second referendum on Brexit.

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Drive Episode 6: Tom Chapman on Growing MatchesFashion | Drive

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 16:59:31 +0200

In episode six of BoF’s podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, co-founder Tom Chapman reveals how he and his wife grew a single store into a global e-commerce business valued at over $1 billion.

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Inside Derek Blasberg’s Plans for YouTube | Inside Fashion

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 17:40:50 +0200

This week on Inside Fashion, the editor discusses his long career in fashion and the moves he’s making in his new role as head of fashion partnerships at YouTube.

In this episode, Derek recounts his early days at Vogue US, where he wrote the captions for the cover shoot of the February 2005 issue, starring Melania Trump. To view the cover image click here: https://bit.ly/2NPh6xF

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Drive Episode 5: Warby Parker Founders on Forging Their Own Path | Drive

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:31:15 +0200

In this episode, BoF's chief correspondent in New York, Lauren Sherman, speaks to Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa, the co-founders of the disruptive eyewear company Warby Parker, which closed a $75 million Series E funding round in March 2018, valuing the company at $1.75 billion. Market sources report the business now generates north of $250 million in sales annually.

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Tim Blanks on the Spring 2019 Season | Inside Fashion

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 17:50:56 +0200

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large discusses Hedi Slimane’s Celine debut, his favourite shows of the season and fashion week in the #MeToo movement.

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Drive Episode 4: The Making of AMI with Alexandre Mattiussi | Drive

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:19:12 +0200

In episode four of Drive, delivered by DHL, Alexandre Mattiussi explains why his lauded French contemporary label, which now has 300 stockists and four flagship stores across the globe, was founded on the failures of his past as much as his successes.

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Inside Liya Kebede's Social Mission | Inside Fashion

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 18:08:01 +0200

This week on Inside Fashion, the Ethiopian supermodel gives a tour of her 20-year modelling career and discusses the opportunities for fashion in Africa.

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Drive Episode 3: Bobby Kim on Building Commerce with Community | Drive

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 18:08:46 +0200

In episode three of BoF’s new podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, the man who spearheaded the community-commerce model in 2003 with his early streetwear sensation, The Hundreds, discusses why not focusing on money was key to his success and why the essence of branding is saying “no”.

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Inside Zac Posen's Comeback | Inside Fashion

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 18:31:47 +0200

This week on Inside fashion, the American designer discusses the ups and downs of his long career in the industry and takes us inside the documentary that chronicles his downfall and remarkable comeback.

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Drive Episode 2: Diane von Furstenberg on Building a Business in a Man’s World | Drive

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 12:59:08 +0200

In Episode 2 of BoF’s new podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, the entrepreneur shares the highs and the lows of her forty-five-year career, and how she used factory scraps to create the first iconic wrap dress while pregnant, delivered by DHL.

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Inside Lucinda Chambers' Next Move | Inside Fashion

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 21:00:30 +0200

On this week's episode of on Inside Fashion, Lucinda Chambers discusses her 36-year career at British Vogue, the #MeToo movement and what it means to be a stylist today.

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Drive Episode 1: José Neves on Building Farfetch | Drive

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 17:05:57 +0200

Welcome to Episode 1 of Drive, BoF’s new podcast series featuring fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs discussing the special kind of resilience it takes to build a global fashion business, delivered by DHL.

In episode 1, Imran Amed sits down with Farfetch founder, José Neves, who shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey — through the ups and downs of building a team, raising funding and staying afloat — of creating a truly disruptive fashion phenomenon.

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Welcome to Drive | Drive

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 09:55:12 +0200

Welcome to Drive: BoF’s New Podcast Series on Global Entrepreneurship.

If you’re interested in building your own business, simply thinking about starting one or fascinated by fashion and entrepreneurship, BoF’s new podcast series Drive, delivered by DHL, gives you insider access to the entrepreneurs who have already done it, each in their own way.

Too often, entrepreneurial success stories are reported as a stroke of genius, followed by overnight success. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. As you will see in these intimate and inspiring conversations, entrepreneurial success doesn’t happen in a straight line — nor does it come easy. There are ups and downs, and twists and turns, but with each unexpected challenge, there’s a new opportunity around the corner.

In the first season of Drive we hear from fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs — in their own words — to discover what it really takes to build a global fashion business from scratch. First up is José Neves. On August 7th, we will hear his inspiring story, how a young Portuguese computer engineer who took his business, Farfetch, from a self-funded start-up in 2007 to a global fashion marketplace on track to a multi-billion dollar IPO. "From a personal level, I was absolutely hell bent [on] creating something in the intersection of technology and fashion, and that's when the idea of Farfetch came about,” explains Neves.

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Turning Influence Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business | Inside Fashion

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 17:47:29 +0200

This week on Inside Fashion, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner speak about working together as a family and turning influence into a multi-million dollar business.

On the 30th July, The Business of Fashion launches their new series, Drive. If you’re interested in building your own business, simply thinking about starting one, or fascinated by fashion and entrepreneurship, BoF’s new podcast series gives you insider access to the entrepreneurs shaping the fashion industry. Click here to subscribe to never miss an episode: http://bit.ly/bofdrive

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Inside the Future of the Red Carpet | Inside Fashion

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 17:00:02 +0200

This week on Inside Fashion, Elizabeth Saltzman, Karla Welch and Jason Bolden discuss the future of the red carpet in a post-#MeToo era with The Hollywood Reporter’s Carol McColgin and media consultant Janice Min.

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Inside Stitch Fix, Everlane and Beautycon’s California-Based Businesses | Inside Fashion

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 15:20:29 +0200

Three of the most followed founders and entrepreneurs in fashion and beauty — Stitch Fix’s Katrina Lake, Everlane’s Michael Preysman and Beautycon’s Moj Mahdara — discuss their California-based businesses.

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Inside the Retail Hurricane with Doug Stephens | Inside Fashion

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 12:32:11 +0200

“It’s like standing in the middle of a hurricane and trying to grab things that fly by you, and hoping you’ve grabbed the right thing that can save your life,” says Doug Stephens. “That’s the way retailers feel.”

The renowned retail industry futurist, advisor and author talks to Imran Amed about how brands can make sense of all the change that’s happening in the fast-evolving retail landscape.

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Inside the Streetwear Takeover at Paris Fashion Week Men's | Inside Fashion

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 17:50:09 +0200

After a menswear season that reached its crescendo with the debuts of Virgil Abloh at Louis Vuitton and Kim Jones at Dior Homme, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks discusses his take on the shows and what they mean for the future of men’s fashion.

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Inside the Business of Wellness | Inside Fashion

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 18:47:49 +0200

In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, Jason and Colleen Wachob explore the cutting edge trends in health and wellbeing, the link with fashion, and share tips on bringing wellness into the workplace.

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Inside the Alexander McQueen Documentary | Inside Fashion

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 20:07:59 +0200

In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, the co-directors of the new Alexander McQueen documentary discuss Lee’s inner circle, their approach to filmmaking, and tackling the controversies with BoF's editor-at-large Tim Blanks.

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The Myths and Realities of Nutrition 'Diets Don't Work' (Dr Khosro Ezaz-Nikpay) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 28 May 2018 17:46:53 +0200

On stage at #BoFVOICES, entrepreneur and consultant Dr Khosro Ezaz-Nikpay offered a radically simple solution to society's nutritional woes: fibre.

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Inside the Digital Revolution with LVMH's Ian Rogers | Inside Fashion

Fri, 25 May 2018 17:53:59 +0200

LVMH's chief digital officer discusses the birth of the digital music business, LVMH's digital strategy and France's potential as a hotbed for entrepreneurial tech talent.

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Why Age Is Irrelevant (Strauss Zelnick) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 21 May 2018 16:17:19 +0200

Fitness guru and media entrepreneur Strauss Zelnick debunks aging myths on stage at #BoFVOICES.

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Inside Chip Bergh’s Levi’s Turnaround | Inside Fashion

Fri, 18 May 2018 16:22:27 +0200

“The Levi’s brand is clearly back,” Chip Bergh, chief executive of Levi Strauss & Co., tells Imran Amed. “We are having a moment, and it is a moment that I believe we can sustain for a number of years.”

But standing up for social issues is also important as a leader, particularly since “governments have backed away from their responsibilities to their people and to humanity [and] that void needs to be filled by somebody,” is Bergh’s stance on immigration.

Listen to Chip Bergh talk to Imran Amed about the Amazon threat and opportunity, what it takes to be a great chief executive in an environment of uncertainty, and what are the disciplines and skillsets that companies like Levi’s are looking for in the next generation of talent.

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Algorithms And Unicorns (Rachel Blumenthal, Neil Blumenthal and Lauren Sherman) | BoF VOICES

Thu, 17 May 2018 17:56:03 +0200

Married entrepreneurs Neil Blumenthal of Warby Parker and Rachel Blumenthal of Rockets of Awesome talk leveraging data and building consumer relationships on stage at #BoFVOICES 2017.

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Inside the Magic and Math of Digital Marketing | Inside Fashion

Fri, 11 May 2018 22:23:13 +0200

Having started his career aged 19 as an intern at Paper, Drew Elliott has established himself as an authority on creating content that connects with global audiences as co-owner and chief creative officer of Paper Communications. The magazine’s #BreakTheInternet Jean-Paul Goude cover of Kim Kardashian, which Elliott created and commissioned, drove 16 million people to the Paper website in just two days and made up 1 percent of all Google traffic in the United States. In his Digital Marketing course for BoF, he reveals the secret on how to make your video content go viral.

In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, Drew Elliott talks to Imran Amed about his Digital Marketing course with BoF, including the key lessons learnt from the course and his secret formula of “magic and math,” discusses what people should know about the changes in marketing after the digital revolution, and gives advice to young creatives wanting to make it in the industry.

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Modest Fashion (Carine Roitfeld, Halima Aden and Tim Blanks) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 07 May 2018 22:00:18 +0200

IMG model Halima Aden and Carine Roitfeld, editor-in-chief of CR Fashion Book, discussed modest dressing as a cultural and political issue at #BoFVOICES 2017.

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Inside Sinéad Burke's Inclusive Fashion Movement | Inside Fashion

Fri, 04 May 2018 18:48:13 +0200

In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, Sinéad Burke talks to Imran Amed about what she’s going to do with her newfound influence and gives advice to designers and chief executives on how to make fashion more inclusive.

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Inside Kim Kardashian West's Burgeoning Beauty Empire | Inside Fashion

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:26:38 +0200

"I've started two of my businesses just using social media," says Kim Kardashain West. "My career came about at a time when social media was just starting.… I took advantage of it and I figured out how to use it to my benefit."

The celebrity-turned-entrepreneur has built beauty and fragrance businesses that, according to market reports, sell an estimated 350,000 units per product launch and could result in an estimated turnover of more than $100 million in revenue in the first year. Not bad for reality TV star often dismissed as famous for being famous. ("Why does that matter?" she asks. "I never got that.")

Listen to Kardashian West talk to Imran Amed about her rise to fame, her approach to business and what's next on the beauty entrepreneur's agenda.

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How Fashion Brands Can Think Like a Startup (Patrick Finnegan) | BoF VOICES

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:30:18 +0200

Teenage venture capitalist and entrepreneur Patrick Finnegan shares his secrets to running a successful startup on stage at #BoFVOICES.

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Welcome to the Era of Biofabrication (Andras Forgacs) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 16:14:08 +0200

Biofabrication is set to shake up the $100-billion business of leather goods, explained Andras Forgacs of Modern Meadow on stage at #BoFVOICES 2017.

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The Science of Feel (Dr Tom Waller) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 17:05:17 +0200

Lululemon’s Dr Tom Waller explains why the way clothing feels matters as much as the way it looks on stage at #BoFVOICES.

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What Can Fashion Learn from the Sharing Economy? (Joe Gebbia) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:05:33 +0200

Speaking at #BoFVOICES, Joe Gebbia explained his duct tape philosophy on innovation and how the sharing economy can power philanthropy for the 21st century.

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Inside Scott Sternberg's Direct-to-Consumer Comeback | Inside Fashion

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:53:20 +0200

In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, the entrepreneur talks to Imran Amed about his evolution at label Band of Outsiders, the reasoning behind building a direct-to-consumer business from scratch, and the importance of physical retail in a mobile-first world. Read BoF's exclusive interview and watch the video here.

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Is Fashion Missing the Ageing Consumer Opportunity? (Sarah Thomas) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 17:01:57 +0200

Fashion should design with, not just for, older consumers, argued Sarah Thomas onstage at #BoFVOICES 2017. The fashion industry often seems obsessed with youth. But what about those who are young at heart? For the first time ever, the world’s population is entering a period when there will be more adults over the age of 65 than children under the age of five.

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How Can the Jewellery Industry Engage with Sustainable Development Goals? | Inside Fashion

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 17:43:49 +0200

BoF hosted a panel discussion In partnership with Chopard on how the jewellery industry can engage with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals — with Cherie Blair, the UN’s Lena Wendelen and Phillipe Fornier, general secretary of the Swiss Better Gold Association.

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Building Community Around Experience (Melanie Whelan and Derek Blasberg) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:28:55 +0200

On the #BoFVOICES stage, chief executive Melanie Whelan told CNN’s Derek Blasberg that people are the key to maintaining the cult-like indoor cycling company’s special culture as it grows.

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Inside Gucci's Explosive Growth Strategy | Inside Fashion

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 19:51:10 +0200

This week on Inside Fashion, Gucci chief Marco Bizzarri discusses his career path to Gucci’s helm, how he jumpstarted the company’s stellar success, and his approach to building a fashion business in today’s fraught, hyper-connected world.

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Building the Champion's Mindset (Akin Akman and Imran Amed) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:19:06 +0200

On stage at #BoFVOICES 2017, Akin Akman, the former tennis player-turned-fitness influencer — whose wildly popular Soul Cycle classes sell out in minutes — says the key to getting to the next level is adaptability.

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Inside The Future of Fashion Image Making with Nick Knight | Inside Fashion

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:11:15 +0200

In this latest episode of Inside Fashion, the photographer talks to Imran Amed about the evolutionary changes modernising the industry, as well as the threats the field of fashion photography is facing, including the decline of traditional print media and the recent reports of sexual abuse and physical bullying that have plagued the creative sectors.

As he prepares for the inaugural ShowStudio Fashion Film Awards later this year, listen to Knight talk about the power of technology and the future of the fashion show, discuss the fate of glossy fashion magazines and address fashion's culture of abuse and bullying.

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Tapping the Potential of Conversational Commerce (Emily Weiss and Alexandra Shulman) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:24:10 +0200

The consumer is already powerful, and the beauty industry's mission is realising and unlocking that power, Glossier's Emily Weiss told Alexandra Shulman on stage at #BoFVOICES.

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Inside Anna Dello Russo's Big Reset | Inside Fashion

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 18:34:56 +0100

“We have to reset,” Anna Dello Russo tells Imran Amed in this week’s Inside Fashion podcast. “My present now needs oxygen … I need time to reset.” As she takes a step back from street style stardom, the Vogue Japan editor-at-large talks to Imran Amed about her rise to fashion fame, Franca Sozzani and why now is the right time to reset.

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The Fur Debate (PJ Smith) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 17:39:45 +0100

Is fur unethical and inhumane or sustainable and good for business? PJ Smith, senior manager of fashion policy at the Humane Society of the United States, took the stage at #BoFVOICES 2017 to explain how the fashion industry is undergoing a great transformation when it comes to the use of fur.

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Inside the Power of Meditation: How it can Reduce Stress and Boost Creativity? | Inside Fashion

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 19:19:44 +0100

This week on Inside Fashion, Imran Amed sits down with Bob Roth, one of the worlds leading meditation teachers, to discuss the phenomenon known as the “epidemic of stress” and the powerful wellbeing benefits of transcendental meditation.

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Why Girls Should Code (Karlie Kloss and Imran Amed) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 17:13:46 +0100

The model and founder of Kode With Klossy tells BoF’s Imran Amed at #BoFVOICES how she discovered programming and its powerful implications for young women.

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Inside the Business of Red Carpet Dressing in the Age of #MeToo with Elizabeth Saltzman | Inside Fashion

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:32:54 +0100

In the latest episode of "Inside Fashion," Imran Amed sits down with celebrity stylist and Vanity Fair contributing editor Elizabeth Saltzman, who works with high-profile names — including Gwyneth Paltrow, Saoirse Ronan and Uma Thurman — on their red carpet and editorial dressing.

In this conversation, fresh off the heels of the BAFTAs in London, Saltzman shares highlights from her 30 years in the industry and discusses the impact of the #MeToo movement, which has transformed this year's awards season into a demonstration of unity in the face of the injustice, abuse and discrimination that has recently been uncovered in Hollywood, fashion and beyond.

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Inside The Hearst Media Empire with David Carey | Inside Fashion

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:17:42 +0100

On this episode of “Inside Fashion”, Imran Amed sits down with David Carey, president of Hearst Magazines, one of the world’s largest publishers of monthly titles including Elle, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar and almost 300 more.

Speaking about the future of the print magazine industry in the digital media landscape, Carey explains Hearst’s unique acquisition and investment strategies, how magazine businesses can adapt to diminishing advertising revenue and how the industry has changed over the course of his career.

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Fashion and Philanthropy (Natalia Vodianova and Tim Blanks) | BoF VOICES

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 20:00:14 +0100

Inspired by the rise of 'clicktivism,' the model launched Elbi, a charitable-giving app designed to democratise philanthropy. On stage at #BoFVOICES 2017, she questioned how technology can better serve local charities around the world.

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The Future of Retail (Doug Stephens) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 17:52:36 +0100

In a world where traditional retail is dying, stores must embrace communal experiences, explained retail futurist Doug Stephens on stage at #BoFVOICES.

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Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur (Marcia Kilgore and Lauren Sherman) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 16:59:10 +0100

Marcia Kilgore, creator of Bliss, FitFlop, Soap & Glory and Beauty Pie, shares her fearless approach to business on stage at #BoFVOICES 2017.

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Imran Amed and Musa Tariq | Inside Fashion

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 19:09:00 +0100

On this episode of "Inside Fashion", Imran Amed sits down with Musa Tariq to discuss changes in technology, his love of authenticity and the challenges facing fashion today. Tariq is one of a highly select group of individuals appointed to the C-Suite under the age of 35. Following early leadership roles at JWT and Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising, Tariq served as global head of digital marketing and the first-ever director of social media at Burberry. It was during Tariq’s tenure that the 150-year-old British brand established itself as a digital leader in the industry. Tariq left Burberry to join Nike as the first senior director of Social Media and Community, before going to work under Angela Ahrendts once again as Apple’s global marketing and communication director for retail. In 2017, he was appointed chief brand officer and vice president of Ford Motor Company.

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Niche is the New Mass (Moj Mahdara) | BoF VOICES

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:45:11 +0100

Beautycon chief executive Moj Mahdara took to the #BoFVOICES 2017 stage to share results of her extensive survey of Pivotals, the super-generation age 13 to 34.

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Imran Amed and Tim Blanks | Inside Fashion

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:10:02 +0100

Introducing BoF's new podcast series, 'Inside Fashion'. This series will feature original, weekly conversations with members of the BoF community, looking at the news and events from the week inside fashion.

In this first episode, Imran Amed will be joined by none other than BoF's inimitable editor-at-large, Tim Blanks, to talk about what has been a very busy week in fashion news. Not only as Tim comes back from the men’s and couture shows, but there has also been a lot of breaking news this week, including the return of Hedi Slimane to Celine, the acquisition of YNAP by Richemont, and the controversy surrounded by the racist notes, and transphobic and homophobic videos that surfaced from Miroslava Duma.

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The Power of Circularity (Dame Ellen MacArthur) | BoF VOICES

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:08:51 +0100

On stage at #BoFVOICES 2017 Dame Ellen MacArthur challenges the fashion industry, where less than 1 percent of garments are recycled, to work together to implement a circular economy.

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Citizen of the World (Dries Van Noten and Tim Blanks) | BoF VOICES

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:45:27 +0100

Belgian designer Dries Van Noten joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks on the #BoFVOICES 2017 stage to discuss the challenges of being a 'citizen of the world' amid rising critique of cultural appropriation.

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Are the Technology Giants Too Powerful? (Jonathan Taplin and Rohan Silva) | BoF VOICES

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 16:20:43 +0100

The destructive monopolisation of the internet by Google, Facebook and Amazon is undermining cultural production, argued Jonathan Taplin on the #BoFVOICES 2017 stage in a debate with Rohan Silva, co-founder of Second Home.

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The Gender Revolution (Dr Shazhan Amed, Hanne Gaby Odelie, Phillip Picardi and Laith Ashley) | BoF VOICES

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 16:11:58 +0100

What is gender identity? What is gender expression? Dr Shazhan Amed, model Hanne Gaby Odelie, Teen Vogue’s Phillip Picardi and activist Laith Ashley shared their personal and professional experiences with gender on the #BoFVOICES 2017 stage.

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The State of the Global Economy (John Ferguson, John Detrexhe and Rohan Silva) | BoF VOICES

Fri, 29 Dec 2017 14:39:27 +0100

For the first time in years, all of the world’s major economies are growing again and yet geopolitical risk has never been higher. What to make of the apparent contradiction? #BoFVOICES 2017

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The Models Charter (James Scully and Antoine Arnault) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 25 Dec 2017 16:57:15 +0100

One year after James Scully issued a plea to end the ‘cruel and sadistic’ abuse of fashion models, LVMH’s Antoine Arnault joined the casting director to discuss the enforcement of a landmark charter to protect models. #BoFVOICES 2017

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Colette and the Future of Retail (Sarah Andelman and Rachel Shechtman) | BoF VOICES

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 11:26:01 +0100

On the BoFVOICES 2017 stage, Colette's Sarah Andelman announced her next move following the closure of the beloved Parisian concept store: a new consulting company called Just An Idea.

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Designing for Disability (Sinéad Burke) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 12:47:21 +0100

It’s Time for Adaptive Fashion. Disabled people have long been ignored by the fashion industry, but it’s high time for reform, argued Sinéad Burke on the #BoFVOICES 2017 stage.

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The Business of Culture (Dapper Dan, Tim Blanks and Leila Fataar) | BoF VOICES

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 17:39:45 +0100

Dapper Dan and Leila Fataar joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks on the #BoFVOICES 2017 stage to discuss the power dynamics of appropriation and the legendary designer's historic partnership with Gucci.

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The Global Refugee Crisis (Chin Chin Yap and Amed Khan) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 17:07:44 +0100

Taking the stage at #BoFVOICES 2017, private investor-turned-philanthropist Amed Khan and film producer Chin-Chin Yap discussed the shocking scale of the refugee crisis.

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The Importance of Meditation (Bob Roth) | BoF VOICES

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 09:30:11 +0100

Bob Roth, executive director of the David Lynch Foundation speaks at #BoFVOICES 2017 explaining the importance of meditation.

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Creativity in the Digital Age (John Galliano and Tim Blanks) | BoF VOICES

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 17:53:27 +0100

Master Haute Couturier John Galliano joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks on the #BoFVOICES 2016 stage, to discuss 'Creativity in the Digital Age.'

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Race, Inequality and Privilege: Why is it a Problem Worth Solving? (DeRay Mckesson and June Sarpong) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 16:42:49 +0100

DeRay Mckesson, an American civil rights activist and a leading voice in the Black Lives Matter movement, and British television personality June Sarpong took to the #BoFVOICES 2016 stage to discuss the matter of racial injustice in the wider world. "It's not enough to just put more black models on magazine covers", says McKesson. "Diversity is also good for fashion firms' bottom lines", adds Sarpong.

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What Fashion Can Learn from Music (Ian Rogers and Will.i.am) | BoF VOICES

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:31:56 +0100

Will.i.am and LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers took the stage at #BoFVOICES 2016 to discuss how technology is transforming fashion and what the luxury business can learn from music’s digital disruption.

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Building the Stores of the Future (Imran Amed, Sandrine Deveaux Richard Found and Stuart Miller) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 18:25:21 +0100

Consider the mobile opportunity, but don't employ technology for technology's sake... A panel of retail space experts gathered on stage at #BoFVOICES in December 2016 to share their predictions on what stores of the future might look like.

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Feeling Good is the New Looking Good (Amber Valletta and Tim Blanks) | BoF VOICES

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 17:06:19 +0100

The New Role Model: Feeling Good is the New Looking Good - "My drug and alcohol use and abuse was not because of the fashion industry," said Amber Valletta, in a candid conversation last December at #BoFVOICES 2016 with BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks.

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Why Health and Wellness is the Fashion Industry's Biggest New Competitor (Jason Wachob, Amanda Chantal Bacon, Dr. Nigma Talib and Neil Grimmer) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 19:20:24 +0100

“Feeling good is the new looking good.” That was the mantra in the air at #BoFVOICES 2016, as entrepreneurs from the fields of health and wellness — including Jason Wachob, Amanda Chantal Bacon, Dr. Nigma Talib and Neil Grimmer.

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The Basics, Part 4: How Do You Create Brand Awareness? | BoF Education

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 16:36:18 +0200

In the final instalment of The Business of Fashion's series, 'The Basics', Imran Amed explains how to build brand awareness in the early years of a business.

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Terrorism and Trump: Is this the New Normal? (Maajid Nawaz) | BoF VOICES

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 18:47:44 +0200

Reformed jihadist, Maajid Naaz, focused on the rise of terrorism, populism and a post-Trump, post-Brexit world — by detailing his own harrowing journey. #BoFVOICES 2016

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Inside Tommy Hilfiger’s American Dream | Inside Fashion

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:27:07 +0200

Imran Amed sits down with Tommy Hilfiger to discuss how the American fashion designer built his global empire.

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The Basics, Part 3: How Do You Finance Your Fashion Business? | BoF Education

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 17:44:12 +0200

In part three of four of The Business of Fashion's series, 'The Basics',, Imran Amed explains the different options available to emerging designers to finance their businesses.

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How to Reach the Elusive Chinese Millennial? (Angelica Cheung) | BoF VOICES

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 16:09:04 +0200

Editor-in-Chief of Vogue China, Angelica Cheung sits down with Imran Amed at #BoFVOICES 2016 to discuss how to reach the elusive Chinese millennial.

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The Basics, Part 2: How Do You Write a Fashion Business Plan? | BoF Education

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 19:04:29 +0200

In part two of four of The Business of Fashion's series, 'The Basics', Imran Amed explains, the importance of a business plan and how to approach writing one.

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Diversity and Inclusivity: Fashion’s Missed Opportunity (Joan Smalls, Hari Nef, Tim Blanks and Ivan Bart) | BoF VOICES

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 12:44:53 +0200

At #BoFVOICES 2016 Tim Blanks chaired a discussion on diversity and inclusion between president of IMG Models Ivan Bart, mixed-race model Joan Smalls and transgender American actress and model Hari Nef.

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Fashion Business Building in a World of Change (Marco Bizzarri, Gucci and Jose Neves, Farfetch) | BoF VOICES

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 11:57:40 +0200

Gucci's CEO, Marco Bizzarri and FarFetch's CEO, Jose Neves sit down with Imran Amed at #BoFVOICES 2016 to discuss how to build a fashion business in a world of change.

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What Fashion can Learn from Music and Silicon Valley (Ian Rogers) | BoF VOICES

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 11:55:21 +0200

Taking the stage at #BoFVOICES 2016, LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers discusses how the internet has changed the dissemination of culture and what fashion can learn from music's digital disruption.

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Inside Yohji Yamamoto's Fashion Philosophy | Inside Fashion

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 11:48:52 +0200

In a rare interview, Yohji Yamamoto speaks to BoF's Imran Amed about the fashion philosophy that underpins his revolutionary career.

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How Fashion Became About Power, And Lost Its Ability To Dream (James Scully) | BoF VOICES

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 11:34:17 +0200

Casting Director, James Scully, makes a brave, bold and emotional plea for reform within the modelling industry at The Business of Fashion's #BoFVOICES event held in December 2016.

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Welcome to The Business of Fashion Podcast

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 13:14:47 +0200

This podcast will explore conversations that happen on The Business of Fashion, and the explore the impact that has— This podcast will explore conversations that happen on the Business of Fashion and explore the impact that fashion has on the wider world. In these episodes, you’ll hear stories from some of the most important fashion designers, get an introduction on how to start a fashion business, and hear talks from our annual gathering VOICES. As well, we’ll have unscripted, in-depth conversations with some of my favourite people from fashion and beyond. You’ll hear real stories from these experts, who will educate you with their expertise, and inspire you with their personal stories and journeys. All you need to do to get started is subscribe today. We’d love for your feedback. We’d love your feedback, so please do let us know what you’d like to hear, and thank you for listening.

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