Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
manufacturing
Sustainability
The Year Ahead: How to Prepare for Fashion’s Greenwashing Crackdown
The State of Fashion 2023 explores steps brands can take to help avoid greenwashing amid incoming regulatory requirements targeting misleading sustainability communications.
The Year Ahead: How to Prepare for Fashion’s Greenwashing Crackdown
The State of Fashion 2023 explores steps brands can take to help avoid greenwashing amid incoming regulatory requirements targeting misleading sustainability communications.
Direct-to-Consumer
How DTC Brands Are Cutting Costs
Start-ups under pressure to operate in the black have logistics and marketing expenses in their sights.
How DTC Brands Are Cutting Costs
Start-ups under pressure to operate in the black have logistics and marketing expenses in their sights.
Luxury
The Debrief | Why Designer Shoes Are So Expensive
A new BoF Insights report tracks the evolution of the fast-growing high-end footwear market — and why luxury shoppers are willing to spend more than ever on the perfect shoe.
The Debrief | Why Designer Shoes Are So Expensive
A new BoF Insights report tracks the evolution of the fast-growing high-end footwear market — and why luxury shoppers are willing to spend more than ever on the perfect shoe.
News & Analysis
The 10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in 2023
The 10 themes in The State of Fashion 2023, the authoritative annual report from The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company, highlight how businesses can deploy realistic yet bold strategies to drive growth, even amid challenging times.
The 10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in 2023
The 10 themes in The State of Fashion 2023, the authoritative annual report from The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company, highlight how businesses can deploy realistic yet bold strategies to drive growth, even amid challenging times.
Sustainability
The Best of BoF: Fashion’s Sustainability Reckoning
From innovative materials to regulatory crackdowns, 2022 was a year that pushed the fashion industry to rethink how it operates.
The Best of BoF: Fashion’s Sustainability Reckoning
From innovative materials to regulatory crackdowns, 2022 was a year that pushed the fashion industry to rethink how it operates.
Global Markets
One Fashion Manufacturer’s Guide to Building Global Supply Chain Resilience
The CEO of Sri Lanka-based MAS Holdings, Suren Fernando, on how both brands and their suppliers can weather 2023′s challenges, while exploring different models like vertical integration, nearshoring or on-demand manufacturing.
One Fashion Manufacturer’s Guide to Building Global Supply Chain Resilience
The CEO of Sri Lanka-based MAS Holdings, Suren Fernando, on how both brands and their suppliers can weather 2023′s challenges, while exploring different models like vertical integration, nearshoring or on-demand manufacturing.
Retail
The Year Ahead: Can New Production Models Help Fashion Overcome Supply Chain Woes?
As supply chains remain under pressure, garment manufacturers have an opportunity to lean into vertical integration, nearshoring and small-batch production, while seeking closer upstream and downstream collaboration, according to The State of Fashion 2023.
The Year Ahead: Can New Production Models Help Fashion Overcome Supply Chain Woes?
As supply chains remain under pressure, garment manufacturers have an opportunity to lean into vertical integration, nearshoring and small-batch production, while seeking closer upstream and downstream collaboration, according to The State of Fashion 2023.
Sustainability
Puma’s Chief Sourcing Officer on Upgrading Brands' Sustainability Marketing
The sportswear brand’s chief sourcing officer discusses in The State of Fashion 2023 why mounting scrutiny of fashion’s “green” claims is good for the industry and what brands need to do to walk the talk on sustainability.
Puma’s Chief Sourcing Officer on Upgrading Brands' Sustainability Marketing
The sportswear brand’s chief sourcing officer discusses in The State of Fashion 2023 why mounting scrutiny of fashion’s “green” claims is good for the industry and what brands need to do to walk the talk on sustainability.
News & Analysis
The State of Fashion 2023: Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty
The seventh annual State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company reveals the industry is heading for a global slowdown in 2023 as macroeconomic tensions and slumping consumer confidence chip away at 2022′s gains. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will define the industry and the opportunities for growth in the year ahead.
The State of Fashion 2023: Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty
The seventh annual State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company reveals the industry is heading for a global slowdown in 2023 as macroeconomic tensions and slumping consumer confidence chip away at 2022′s gains. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will define the industry and the opportunities for growth in the year ahead.
Global Markets
The African Fashion Hub Punching Above Its Weight
Ivory Coast is home to fashion businesses focused on international investment and regional trade that one might expect to find in larger countries on the continent.
The African Fashion Hub Punching Above Its Weight
Ivory Coast is home to fashion businesses focused on international investment and regional trade that one might expect to find in larger countries on the continent.
Partner Content
At Eastman Naia, Enabling the Creative Potential of Sustainable Fibres in Fashion
Five years after its launch, cellulosic fibre brand Eastman Naia became a supplier of sustainable fibres to brands such as Patagonia, Zara and H&M. Now, BoF talks to Ruth Farrell, Eastman Naia’s textiles general manager, to learn about the brand’s new product portfolio and customer demand for ecological action.
At Eastman Naia, Enabling the Creative Potential of Sustainable Fibres in Fashion
Five years after its launch, cellulosic fibre brand Eastman Naia became a supplier of sustainable fibres to brands such as Patagonia, Zara and H&M. Now, BoF talks to Ruth Farrell, Eastman Naia’s textiles general manager, to learn about the brand’s new product portfolio and customer demand for ecological action.
Retail
Fast Fashion Upstarts Are Using Shein’s Own Strategies Against It
The Chinese retailer’s influence on manufacturing has been just as seismic. Now, the breakneck supply chain pioneered by Shein is allowing a new swathe of brands to make the most of operating in the colossal retailer’s slipstream.
Fast Fashion Upstarts Are Using Shein’s Own Strategies Against It
The Chinese retailer’s influence on manufacturing has been just as seismic. Now, the breakneck supply chain pioneered by Shein is allowing a new swathe of brands to make the most of operating in the colossal retailer’s slipstream.
The News in Brief
De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.