The Business of Fashion Podcast
Episodes
Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri on the Value of Indian Craft
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At Istituto Marangoni in Mumbai, the artistic director discussed the influence of Indian craft on her collections.Background: This week, Christia...
Robert Triefus on Leading Gucci Into the Metaverse
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At The BoF Professional Summit: An Inflection Point in Fashion Tech, the seasoned luxury executive explained why Gucci believes in the long-term poten...
Jordan Brand’s Larry Miller on the Power of Second Chances
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At BoF VOICES 2022, the seasoned Nike executive discussed the power of second chances and the secret he kept while building Michael Jordan’s brand.&...
Restarts and Resets in the Fashion Month Gone By
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Blanks and Imran Amed discuss the highlights of the Autumn/Winter 2023 collections, including Daniel Lee’s debut at Burberry, a transitiona...
Sue Y. Nabi on How Being Different Is a Superpower
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The BoF Podcast, Coty CEO Sue Y. Nabi shares how embracing identity in the workplace can lead to better business outcome...
How Generative AI Could Reshape Fashion
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BoF’s technology correspondent Marc Bain joins Imran Amed to discuss Silicon Valley’s latest craze, and its potential for the fashion industry. Ba...
Conflict, Climate and Today’s Global Hunger Crisis
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tjada D’Oyen McKenna, the CEO of Mercy Corps, shares insights on growing global food insecurity and deepening inequality.At the end of 2022, one in ...
Baillie Walsh and The Art of Immersive Experiences
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The film director joins BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks to discuss how he uses his fashion and music roots to stage powerful experiences including from...
How Brands Can Court Luxury Shoppers in Japan
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christine Edman, executive officer of Japanese e-commerce site Zozo, talks about what makes the country’s consumers tick, and how the fashion landsc...
Humanity in the Era of the Rise of the Machine
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author and tech executive Mo Gawdat explores the arrival of artificial intelligence and how it will eventually affect everyone. Background: ...
Hallyu: How the Korean Wave Is Sweeping Global Culture
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Background: The Korean cultural wave, also known as Hallyu, has become worldwide sensation a in recent years, with Korean art, music, drama, food...
Blindspots and Biases: The Role of the Media in a Fractured World
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC anchor Ayman Mohyeldin on the role and responsibility of the media amid misinformation and disinformation.Background:We are in an age of non-sto...
Greenwashing: It’s Time to Call in the Refs
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A group of sustainability experts join BoF’s Sarah Kent to discuss greenwashing in the fashion industry and how to create effective change at BoF VO...
Ukraine: How Creativity is Breaking Through the Darkness
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Pelipas and Olya Kuryshchuk discuss the impact of the war in Ukraine and how creativity has endured and been a source of strength amid the destr...
Victoria Beckham on Taking Power Back from her Critics
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The designer and former Spice Girl speaks at BoF VOICES 2022 about gaining strength from criticism and staying focused and resilient amid co...
The Fight for Ukraine: Where It Stands and Why It Matters
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward spoke at BoF VOICES 2022 about victory and grief in the crisis, and what the international communi...
Malala Yousafzai on How Small Actions Can Drive Meaningful Change
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The women’s rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner spoke with BoF’s Imran Amed about education, growing up as an activist and the evolution ...
The Best of VOICES
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Blanks sits down with Ziad Ahmed, chief executive of JUV Consulting and Stephanie Simon, the former head of community at Clubhouse to reflect on V...
How the Power of Storytelling Is Igniting the Iranian Protests
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Moj Mahdara and Dina Nasser-Khadivi speak with BoF’s Imran Amed about how creative communities from the Iranian diaspora are participating in the la...
Nick Knight on Why Creativity in the Metaverse is Fashion’s Next Frontier
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion image-maker Nick Knight speaks to BoF’s Imran Amed about why he believes in digital creativity and innovation in the metaverse.Background:Th...
Why You Should Join Us for BoF VOICES 2022
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Janaya Future Khan and Halima Aden joined BoF’s editor-at-large Tim Blanks to share their learnings and reflections after a packed day at BoF VOICES...
The Genesis of the Modern Luxury Fashion Industry
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, the creators of a new docuseries speak to BoF’s Tim Blanks about their new series which traces the formation of LVM...
Joy Howard on Community Fuelled Sustainability
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BoF’s editor-in-chief Imran Amed spoke with the founder of degrowth brand Early Majority about the power of energised communities and what the futur...
Halima Aden on Mapping Her Comeback
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Somali-American model joins Imran Amed to discuss her journey from a refugee camp in Kenya to the US to the top of the fashion industry — and wh...
Tim Blanks and Imran Amed Recap The Season That Was
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BoF’s editor-in-chief and editor-at-large walk through the highlights and unforgettable moments of fashion weeks in Milan and Paris. Background: F...
Bollywood Superstar Deepika Padukone on the Power of Patience
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BoF’s founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed speaks with the BoF 500 cover star about the ups and downs of her personal and professional trajectory ...
Marine Serre Questions the Fashion Industry’s Practices
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The French designer, known for her embrace of eco-futurism, speaks to BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed about the evolution of her namesake b...
The Debrief: How Big Brands Choose Their Creative Directors
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Louis Vuitton is expected to name its Virgil Abloh successor within weeks. Lauren Sherman quizzes Imran Amed on what luxury labels think about when re...
Queen Elizabeth II’s Leadership and Legacy
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Royal expert Elizabeth Holmes speaks to BoF’s Imran Amed about Queen Elizabeth II’s life and legacy — in fashion, culture and society at large. ...
Casablanca’s Charaf Tajer on Designing for Impossible Possibilities
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The designer speaks with BoF’s founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed about building his own business, the power of aspiration and opening doors for...
Rick Owens on Lessons Learned from the Pandemic
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The designer speaks with BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks about his first collection after 2020 and why he feels a sense of optimism following the pande...
Inside Yohji Yamamoto’s Fashion Philosophy
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a rare interview, the influential Japanese designer speaks with BoF’s Imran Amed about the philosophy that underpins his boundary-breaking career...
The Debrief: Department Stores Make a Comeback
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a pandemic pivot to e-commerce, many brands are back to working with third-party retailers, this time, with better terms. Background: The ...
Serena Williams: "Pressure is a Privilege"
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Revisiting a conversation with BoF’s Imran Amed from 2019, the 23 grand slam winning tennis champion, who announced her retirement this week, talks ...
Tracee Ellis Ross on Killing Perfectionism and Finding Self-Love
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The multi-tasking actor, executive producer and beauty entrepreneur shares her personal journey with BoF’s Imran Amed and explains how she unlocked ...
Ommy Akhe on How Augmented Reality Could Transform Fashion
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The creative technologist believes that experimenting with new AR technologies could radically reshape products, experiences and habits. Backg...
The Debrief: Why Chanel Is Opening Private Boutiques
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BoF’s luxury editor Robert Williams offers insight into the surprising news that the mega-label plans to open stores dedicated to serving top custom...
Ross Bailey on Building a Business From Humble Beginnings
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The founder and CEO of retail pop-up marketplace Appear Here shares his entrepreneurial journey and advice for young founders looking to break through...
Ian Rogers on the Inevitability of Virtual Fashion
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Rogers moved from Silicon Valley to Paris in 2015 when he was appointed chief digital officer of LVMH. There, Rogers, a veteran of Apple Music and...
Jens Grede on Building Skims, Frame and the Future of Fashion
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The multitasking entrepreneur joins BoF founder and chief executive Imran Amed to discuss the personal and professional journey that led him to co-cre...
The Debrief: The Decline of the Skinny Jean
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After years of analyst anticipation that the leg-squeezing silhouette would soon go out of style, market research firm NPD Group found sales for the s...
A Crash Course on The BoF Sustainability Index 2022
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the heels of releasing the second, expanded edition of The BoF Sustainability Index — which assesses companies’ progress toward ambitious 2030 ...
The Secrets to Sustained Success on TikTok
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At the BoF Professional Summit, viral TikTok creators Nic Kaufmann and Wisdom Kaye explained what drives success on the platform, while communications...
How Fashion Can Use Digital IDs
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imaginary Ventures’ Natalie Massenet, and Natasha Franck, founder of digital ID-maker Eon join BoF technology correspondent Marc Bain to discuss Eon...
The Debrief: How Vacation Clothes Became Big Business
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BoF’s Tamison O’Connor explains how the fashion industry is betting on resortwear as consumers return to their pre-pandemic lifestyles and travel ...
How to Fix the Loneliness Epidemic | BoF VOICES 2021
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, Intimacy expert and podcast host Lila lays out a formula for creating intimacy to combat loneliness. “We a...
Inside the Unauthorised Biography of Anna Wintour
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BoF’s Imran Amed quizzes Amy Odell on how she went about biographing the fashion media icon, and the surprising things she learned on the way. ...
Benoit Pagotto: Fashion Brands Are Getting Community Building Wrong
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At the BoF Professional Summit, RTFKT’s co-founder explained why he agreed to sell to Nike in 2021, and unpacked how brands can leverage web3 and as...
Richard Christiansen on Fantasy, Creativity and Resilience | BoF VOICES 2021
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Christiansen pursued a career in fashion as an escape from his upbringing in rural Australia, where his parents worked as beekeepers and sugar...
The Debrief: Why Shein Is Valued at $100 Billion
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fast fashion upstart Shein set the industry ablaze this month after reports it was seeking to raise $1 billion in funding at a $100 billion valuation...
What Consumers Will Buy | Retail Reborn Season 2
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode, professor of psychology Sheldon Solomon, Depop’s head of sustainability Justine Porterie, The Fabricant’s head of content an...
An Antidote to Cultural Appropriation | BoF VOICES 2021
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Teacher, farmer and indigenous women’s rights activist Seno Tsuha travelled over 40 hours from her home in Nagaland, northeast India, to reach Soho ...
Introducing ‘The Debrief,’ a New Podcast hosted by Lauren Sherman
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this weekly series, BoF’s chief correspondent will go behind the scenes of the $2.5 trillion global fashion industry. Fashion has the ability...
How Consumers Will Buy | Retail Reborn Season 2
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adjunct professor in global digital economy Winston Ma, design and blockchain expert Marjorie Hernandez de Vogelsteller, and fashion tech lawyer Gina ...
Mohsin Zaidi on The Four Pieces of a Life | BoF VOICES 2021
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The former barrister and author of “A Dutiful Boy” examines intersectionality and identity at BoF VOICES. Just before the pandemic hit, Mohsin Z...
Which Consumers Will Buy | Retail Reborn Season 2
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
McKinsey’s head of retail practises in Central and South America Tracy Francis, luxury analyst Erwan Rambourg and Warby Parker’s SVP of retail San...
Sinéad Burke on Making Change a Movement, Not a Moment | BoF VOICES 2021
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Four years ago, writer and activist Sinéad Burke made her debut at BoF VOICES, when she implored the fashion community to start designing for disabil...
Where Consumers Will Buy | Retail Reborn Season 2
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Associate professor Thomas J. Campanella, ‘Godmother of the Metaverse’ Cathy Hackl and Stôur Group co-founders Sonny Gindi and Eden Melloul join ...
Ukrainian Fashion Professionals Remain Resilient In the Face of War
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine just four weeks ago, thousands of people have been killed and more than 10 million people have been displaced. ...
Welcome to Retail Reborn Season 2
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast host and founder of Retail Prophet, Doug Stephens, is joined by 14 global authorities and thought leaders, from fashion and retail executives ...
Vanessa Kingori: Conformity is the “enemy of progress, creativity and business.” | BoF VOICES 2021
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2018, Vanessa Kingori joined British Vogue as its first female publisher. Since then, she has become a mother, received an MBE, and stepped into t...
Reflections on Fashion Week in the Shadow of War
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The BoF Podcast, founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed sat down with editor-at-large Tim Blanks to reflect on the fashion month gone by....
What Kind of Leaders Do We Need to Be Now? | BoF VOICES 2021
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While the initial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic manifested in workplaces through budget cuts, layoffs and furlough schemes, the crisis also inspired...
How Can Fashion Become Truly Circular? | BoF VOICES 2021
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The traditional fashion value chain is linear: fibres are grown, harvested, spun into fabric and stitched into garments, which are then distributed to...
How ‘The Age of Acceleration’ Will Transform Business | BoF VOICES 2021
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At BoF VOICES 2021, Futurists Martin Raymond and Christopher Sanderson examined the series of fast-paced changes that will dominate the wider world ...
Lessons in Fashion Business-Building from Proenza Schouler | The BoF Podcast
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez speak to BoF’s Lauren Sherman about their journey from one-time fashion wunderkinds to seasoned entre...
Understanding the Power of Mycelium and the Mushroom Movement | BoF VOICES 2021
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An oft-overlooked natural asset, mushrooms are not just infiltrating the fashion industry, but also have the potential to unlock new ways of thinking ...
Christian Louboutin on Balancing Personal Identity and Public Brand | BoF VOICES 2021
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the heels of selling a 24 percent stake in his namesake label, valuing it at $2.7 billion, Louboutin spoke with Rozan Ahmed at BoF VOICES 2021 abou...
Jay Shetty on Finding Your Purpose in a Chaotic World | BoF VOICES 2021
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The best-selling author and podcaster shares a powerful equation for defining your purpose and a guided meditation to help you discover it. At BoF V...
The Jonathan Anderson Experiment
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Up until a week ago, Jonathan Anderson was set to show his J.W. Anderson show in Milan, but Omicron has put paid to that, and Jonathan had to quickly ...
Dame Vivian Hunt on The Case for Stakeholder Capitalism| BoF VOICES 2021
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has upped pressure on brands and corporations to take action on issues from climate change to social justice. More and more investors are...
Harris Reed and Alok Vaid-Menon: “The Future of Fashion Is Gender Free” | BoFVOICES 2021
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At this year's edition of VOICES, performance artist Alok Vaid-Menon sat down with Harris Reed, a recent Central Saint Martins graduate who has emerge...
Cédric Charbit: "Balenciaga: From Hype to Timelessness" | VOICES 2021
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We often think of hype as the antithesis of timelessness, especially in fashion. Chunky dad sneakers and sweatshirts emblazoned with logos, versus lit...
Janaya Future Khan: "What Activism Really Means" | VOICES 2021
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Everybody is born into a script they didn’t write for themselves. But activists defy that script to rewrite the narrative, non-binary activist, sto...
Kim Jones Drops a New Beat for Dior Men
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The last time Kim Jones showed in his hometown was 2003, the year after he graduated from Central Saint Martins. London didn’t really host many mens...
Max Bittner on the rise — and rise — of fashion resale
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vestiaire Collective is one of the leaders in the fast-growing fashion resale segment. Earlier this year, in its latest round of funding, the luxury r...
Maria Raga on why community is central to Depop’s success
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The CEO of the online peer-to-peer marketplace believes the platform’s ability to connect people sets it apart from typical fashion e-commerce. In...
The Dematerialised on the Rise of Virtual Fashion
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marjorie Hernandez and Karinna Nobbs are the co-founders of The Dematerialised — a Web 3.0 marketplace for authenticated virtual goods, which they d...
Ian Rogers: “Five years from now, we will have closets where we share our digital collections”
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ledger’s Chief Experience Officer explains how — and when — fashion should tap into the NFT gold rush, as featured in the fourth episode of The ...
Sinead Burke: ‘Fashion has the power to change how society views people.’
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sinéad Burke refuses to be excluded, despite fashion’s poor record on welcoming people with disabilities. In a wide-ranging interview, featured...
Samira Nasr: “Real inclusion means anyone can follow their dreams”
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2020, Samira Nasr became Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s Bazaar, the first-ever woman of colour to hold the position in the magazine’s 154 year his...
Angelica Cheung: Chinese Customers Will “Expect to See Something Different” When They Travel Again
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“We’ve been expecting you…” In Paris, everything is prepared for the return of big-spending tourists. Stores are open, mirrors shined, brand l...
Could Luxury Become Responsible? | Transforming Luxury
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the Transforming Luxury podcast series, as we discussed market dynamics, product strategies, customer experiences, emerging technologies, new ret...
Manfred Thierry Mugler: Fashion’s Original Radical
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For fashion aficionados of a certain age, the name “Thierry Mugler” throbs with memories of showgirl spectacles cast with extraordinary beauties a...
Can Luxury Maintain Its Relevance in the Metaverse? | Transforming Luxury
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The metaverse — a term originally coined by the author Neal Stephenson in his sci-fi novel ‘Snow Crash’ — is now widely used to describe how o...
Tim Blanks and Imran Amed on The Season That Was
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After the conclusion of Paris Fashion Week — the first in-person version of the event since the pandemic took hold in early 2020 — BoF’s editor ...
What Is Driving the Transformation of Luxury Retail Channels? | Transforming Luxury
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the channels that consumers can now use to connect with brands to elicit a range of interactions have multiplied, dramatically. With major new ...
Demna Gvasalia: “Couture Is The Most Sustainable Way of Consuming”
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The revival of Balenciaga’s long-dormant couture collection was the most anticipated event of the July 2021 haute couture season, and the first sinc...
How Is Luxury Customer Service Evolving? | Transforming Luxury
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In recent decades, the race to attract and retain customers saw dizzying amounts of money spent on clienteling — the industry term for building a 1 ...
How Is Luxury Customer Service Evolving? | Transforming Luxury
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In recent decades, the race to attract and retain customers saw dizzying amounts of money spent on clienteling — the industry term for building a 1 ...
Li Edelkoort’s ‘Anti-Fashion’ Manifesto
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The fashion system has been broken for some time, said trend forecaster Li Edelkoort at VOICES 2016. But, it can still regain its cultural cachet, and...
What Defines a Luxury Product Today? | Transforming Luxury
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2 of Transforming Luxury, BoF’s new podcast presented by Klarna, we investigate what will inform the luxury product mix of the future.Ind...
The Green Global Age of the Information Revolution
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world is in the middle of an information revolution, and it’s a situation, economist Carlota Perez says, we’ve been in before. Capitalism rese...
How Did 2020 Impact Luxury? | Transforming Luxury
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Critic Robin Givhan, analyst Luca Solca, author Dana Thomas and Métier founder Melissa Morris discuss how luxury became a winners-take-all market and...
Chasing the Holy Grail of Circularity
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The modern, fast-paced fashion industry feeds a culture of waste that results in millions of tonnes of textiles burned or sent to landfill every year....
Welcome to Transforming Luxury
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a new series from The Business of Fashion, BoF speaks to 22 experts from the worlds of business, technology and science, creative leaders and renow...
Misa Hylton’s Enduring Impact On Fashion
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
American stylist and fashion designer Misa Hylton rose to prominence in the ‘90s for her work with hip-hop and R&B legends such as Lil’ Kim and Ma...
Building Loyalty through Brick-and-Mortar Retail
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A panel of experts discussed strategies for making physical retail a strong service touchpoint that builds brand loyalty. Shopping is evolving. Consum...
Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing on Authentic Representation
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The designer speaks with Tim Blanks about his journey to find his birth parents and the power of breaking boundaries in fashion. Olivier Rousteing ...
Unpacking Fashion’s Role in Slowing Global Warming
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The fashion industry is one of the world’s worst polluters, and this week’s grim report from the UN’s IPCC made clear that change needs to come ...