Felix Capital Appoints Laurent Droin Partner
Droin was most recently a partner at Eurazeo, where he led investments in Gisou, Axel Arrigato and Ex Nihilo.
Entrepreneurship
Analysis and advice on new fashion ventures, including key lessons for entrepreneurs.
Drive Episode 1: José Neves on Building Farfetch
In episode 1 of BoF's new podcast series, delivered by DHL, the Farfetch founder 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 business set to IPO this year.
Drive Episode 1: José Neves on Building Farfetch
In episode 1 of BoF's new podcast series, delivered by DHL, the Farfetch founder 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 business set to IPO this year.
Welcome to Drive: BoF’s New Podcast Series on Global Entrepreneurship
In our new podcast series we hear from fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs — including José Neves, the founders of Warby Parker and Diane Von Furstenberg — to discover the special kind of resilience it really takes to build a global fashion business.
Welcome to Drive: BoF’s New Podcast Series on Global Entrepreneurship
In our new podcast series we hear from fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs — including José Neves, the founders of Warby Parker and Diane Von Furstenberg — to discover the special kind of resilience it really takes to build a global fashion business.
Building a Fashion Business from Scratch
Every modern fashion business needs a rock-solid angle to stand out from the crowd. Some of the industry's most successful founders break the 'big idea' into three key components.
Building a Fashion Business from Scratch
Every modern fashion business needs a rock-solid angle to stand out from the crowd. Some of the industry's most successful founders break the 'big idea' into three key components.
Streetwear Reigns Supreme, Say Teens
Brands including Adidas, Supreme and Gucci come out on top in a Piper Jaffray survey of young consumers, while Nike and Ralph Lauren are losing lustre.
Streetwear Reigns Supreme, Say Teens
Brands including Adidas, Supreme and Gucci come out on top in a Piper Jaffray survey of young consumers, while Nike and Ralph Lauren are losing lustre.
US Retail Sales Fall for a Second Month as Consumers Pull Back
Retail sales fell 0.2 percent after declining 0.1 percent in May, the Commerce Department said Friday.
US Retail Sales Fall for a Second Month as Consumers Pull Back
Retail sales fell 0.2 percent after declining 0.1 percent in May, the Commerce Department said Friday.
5 Lessons on How to Build a Business in Fashion
Instagram’s Eva Chen, Away’s Jen Rubio, Aurora James of Brother Vellies and Iris Alonzo and Carolina Crespo of Everybody joined BoF's Lauren Sherman to discuss entrepreneurship in fashion.
5 Lessons on How to Build a Business in Fashion
Instagram’s Eva Chen, Away’s Jen Rubio, Aurora James of Brother Vellies and Iris Alonzo and Carolina Crespo of Everybody joined BoF's Lauren Sherman to discuss entrepreneurship in fashion.
Holiday Sales Outpace Expectations Despite Department Store Woes
Spending rose 4 percent to $658.3 billion during November and December, beating a 3.6 percent projection.
Holiday Sales Outpace Expectations Despite Department Store Woes
Spending rose 4 percent to $658.3 billion during November and December, beating a 3.6 percent projection.
Bags and Bling, Tourists Seek Bargains in Brexit Britain
The sharp fall in sterling since Britain voted to leave the European Union has encouraged tourists to go on a spending spree, providing a little relief for the economy as it faces an overall sharp slowdown.
Bags and Bling, Tourists Seek Bargains in Brexit Britain
The sharp fall in sterling since Britain voted to leave the European Union has encouraged tourists to go on a spending spree, providing a little relief for the economy as it faces an overall sharp slowdown.
Chinese Tourists Set Another Record and Change Shopping in Japan
The spending power of Chinese tourists in Japan is so impressive there is a special word for it: bakugai, or explosive buying.
Chinese Tourists Set Another Record and Change Shopping in Japan
The spending power of Chinese tourists in Japan is so impressive there is a special word for it: bakugai, or explosive buying.
How Ancient Greek Sandals Defied its Country's Crisis
BoF’s Entrepreneurship Week continues with the Athens-based start-up co-founded by an ex-Balenciaga footwear designer that grew over 51 percent year-on-year through the country's economic crisis.
How Ancient Greek Sandals Defied its Country's Crisis
BoF’s Entrepreneurship Week continues with the Athens-based start-up co-founded by an ex-Balenciaga footwear designer that grew over 51 percent year-on-year through the country's economic crisis.
Part 18: Driving Performance Through Data
Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, addresses the importance of collecting, mining and reviewing data.
Part 18: Driving Performance Through Data
Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, addresses the importance of collecting, mining and reviewing data.
Part 17: Coming to America
Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, provides tips on how to overcome the cultural disconnects of doing business in the US.
Part 17: Coming to America
Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder of Moda Operandi, provides tips on how to overcome the cultural disconnects of doing business in the US.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Kwame Adusei and Diotima’s Rachel Scott Among Fashion Trust US 2025 Winners
The young grant programme brought together global fashion industry leaders and celebrities in Los Angeles to award emerging designers.
Actress Olivia Wilde Launches Consumer Investment Firm
The fund, Proximity Ventures, was formed in late 2024 with venture capitalist Neil Sirni and has already invested in supplement brand Pendulum Therapeutics.
Emerging Designer Platform The Folklore Raises $3.4 Million
The capital injection will strengthen the company’s earlier pivot from being an African designer e-commerce site to being a business-to-business venture helping emerging brands enter global retailers.
Fashion Trust US Announces Second Round of Winners
Creators including Batsheva, Harbison Studio and Don’t Let Disco were honoured by the US off-shoot of Fashion Trust Arabia, a non-profit that supports emerging designers.
Melitta Baumeister Wins CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue presented New York-based German designer Melitta Baumeister, known for her innovative, often voluptuous silhouettes, with the 2023 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award.
CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Names Finalists
After awarding prizes to all finalists for the past two years, the initiative will revert to naming one winner and two runners-up
The Fashion Trust US Announces First Finalists for Awards
The non-profit, launched in November 2022 with the aim of discovering and funding young design talent, has named finalists for its inaugural awards in the ready-to-wear, jewellery, graduate, sustainability and inclusivity categories. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Mar. 21.