The Business of Fashion Podcast
Episodes
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 ...
How Retailers Can Use Data to Improve Customer Experience
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Retail futurist Doug Stephens is joined by a panel of experts to tackle the tricky business of collecting, understanding and using data to improve ret...
Marni's Francesco Risso on Fashion After Isolation
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marni’s creative director reflects on the changes that must endure post-pandemic and the importance of emotion. In retrospect, Francesco Risso’...
How to Integrate Immersive Experiences into Physical Stores
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ssense’s Krishna Nikhil and 2PM’s Web Smith talk strategies for making physical retail exciting at The BoF Professional Summit: What’s a Store F...
Photographer Mert Alas’ New Venture
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BoF’s Tim Blanks speaks with one half of the renowned duo Mert and Marcus about finding new creative avenues. Renowned fashion photographer Mert ...
Selfridges’ Andrew Keith on Post-Pandemic Retail
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Keith, managing director of Selfridges, discusses the future of the British department store at The BoF Professional Summit: What’s a Store F...
Karen Walker on Shedding Excess and Renewing Purpose
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When the Covid-19 crisis struck, Karen Walker — known for her offbeat designs that have been worn by the likes of Meghan Markle and Michel...
Vanessa Kingori on the Reinvention of British Vogue
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
British Vogue’s editorial transformation over the past four years has been widely documented, but changes on the business side are equally noteworth...
Aspesi’s Lawrence Steele on Making the Most of this Fashion Moment
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Milan-based, American designer speaks with Tim Blanks about how he plans to introducing the cult brand’s enduring values to a new global audienc...
Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli and Craig Green on Creative Collaboration
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Valentino creative director and London menswear designer discuss their process reimagining the Roman brand’s signature rockstud. The Valentino r...
What’s the Role of an Office in a Post-Covid World?
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Clay, strategic director at workplace design consultancy Gensler talks to BoF’s Imran Amed about how offices of the future will play a critical...
Camilla Lowther on Building a Career as a Fashion Creative
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The highly respected talent agent talks to BoF’s Tim Blanks about how young creatives can develop their careers and have meaningful impact. CLM is o...
The End of an Era at Missoni
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Creative director Angela Missoni reflects on life beyond Missoni as she steps down after 24 years in the role. Angela Missoni is stepping back from he...
What the NFT Gold Rush Means for Fashion
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The market for digital collectibles is booming, but does it present a real opportunity for brands, or is it just a passing fad? When a shoe collaborat...
A Masterclass on Leadership With Simon Sinek
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The inspirational speaker and author speaks with Imran Amed about the opportunity for fashion businesses to reset and refocus after the pandemic is be...
Rethinking Fashion’s Approach to the Plus-Size Market
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion brands are upping marketing rhetoric and imagery to include a wider range of body types, but many companies are still failing to serve the plu...
Shelly Verthime on Alber Elbaz’s Fashion Dreams
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The designer’s teacher turned close collaborator and friend, reflects on how Elbaz communicated his fashion dreams to the world. Ever since the n...
Lessons for the Fashion Industry From Alber Elbaz’s Talk at VOICES 2018
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The late designer shared his musings, wisdom and advice for the fashion industry in a talk at BoF VOICES in 2018. Alber Elbaz, who died aged 59 of Cov...
In Search of Transparency: Fashion’s Data Problem
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion is a notoriously opaque industry. That’s a big problem when the industry is focusing on reducing its negative environmental and social impac...
Devising a New Social Contract for Fashion’s Garment Workers
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion has routinely failed the millions of people who make its clothes. What should the industry do to create systemic change? Over the past year...
Stella McCartney on the Business of Sustainable Design
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The pioneering designer spoke to BoF’s Imran Amed about continuing to push the envelope for sustainable luxury at the BoF Professional Summit: Closi...
The New Model for Building DTC Brands
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A new generation of direct-to-consumer brands like Topicals and Parade are finding success with a powerful community-based approach to marketing. In a...
10 Retail Archetypes for the Post-Pandemic Era
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As retail stores begin to re-open this summer after a year of lockdown, Doug Stephens shares strategies for post-pandemic success from his new book, R...
Rethinking the Fashion Rental Model for the Post-Pandemic Era
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rent the Runway chief executive Jennifer Hyman shares her strategy for making the fashion rental model work as retail, restaurants and workplaces slow...
A Crash Course on The BoF Sustainability Index
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BoF’s London editor Sarah Kent and editor-in-chief Imran Amed delve into The BoF Sustainability Index, measuring fashion’s progress towards avoidi...
The Multi-Versal Self and the Rise of Virtual Fashion
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Billions of people across the world call themselves gamers. And as gaming technology improves and increasingly acts as an extension of the real world,...
Combatting Anti-Asian Racism in Fashion
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BoF’s Imran Amed talks with Michelle Lee, Susanna Lau and Phillip Lim about the intersectional issues and structural barriers at the core of Anti-As...
Sterling Ruby on His Boundary-Bending Work in Art and Fashion
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of the BoF podcast, Tim Blanks talks with the artist, designer and first American in over a decade to present at Paris haute cou...
The Year That Changed the World
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A year after coronavirus lockdowns swept the world, BoF’s Imran Amed looks back at a period of sweeping change in conversation with leading voices f...
Somali Supermodel Iman on the Struggle for Representation in Fashion
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Black model and entrepreneur speaks with BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks about paving the way for a more inclusive fashion industry — and the wor...
The Business of the British Monarchy: What Happens Now?
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Sunday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex — also known as Harry and Meghan — rocked the world when they revealed intimate details about their expe...
Norma Kamali on Rebelliousness, Creativity and How She Made a Lasting Business
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After the release of her new book, I Am Invincible, designer Norma Kamali sat down with BoF’s chief correspondent Lauren Sherman to talk about the i...
Unraveling Kering’s Investment in Vestiaire Collective
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vestiaire Collective’s chief executive Max Bittner opens up about the resale platform’s big deal with the French luxury group. This week, a new...
José Neves Unpacks the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont Partnership
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Farfetch founder and chief executive and Alibaba Group president J. Michael Evans discuss the industry-changing deal designed to dominate luxury e...
Three Designers In Search of Digital Beauty
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The BoF Podcast, editor-in-chief Imran Amed speaks with Saul Nash, Stephen Jones and Roksanda Ilinčić about how to tell compelling fash...
How Virgil Abloh Is Lifting Up Fashion’s Next Generation of Creatives
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The designer speaks with BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks about his latest collection, making change and the importance of elevating the next generation...
The Future of New York Fashion Week
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The BoF Podcast, designer Jason Wu and BoF’s senior correspondent Chantal Fernandez examine the evolving purpose of runway shows and wh...
How Independent Fashion Brands Are Navigating the Crisis
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BoF’s Imran Amed discusses transparency, cooperation and disruption with Dries Van Noten, Anya Hindmarch and Stefano Martinetto, leaders of two earl...
Racism and Inequality Are Stitched Into the Garments We Wear
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Doug Stephens speaks with Kalkidan Legesse and Robert Hoppenheim about the imperative for fashion to take responsibility for the people it ...
Kim Jones on the Making of Air Dior
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The artistic director of Dior Men who is now also leading the women's collections at Fendi, speaks with BoF’s Imran Amed about the enduring power of...
Dissecting the Rise, Fall and Future of Topshop
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A new era for Topshop is about to begin. On Monday, digital fashion retailer Asos purchased the high-street label, along with sister brands Topman, Mi...
How Fashion Can Leverage the Audio Appeal of Clubhouse
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At VOICES 2020. Paul Davison and Virgil Abloh discussed the audio-only social network’s potential impact in the fashion industry with BoF’s Imran ...
Alber Elbaz on Making His Return to Fashion
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The celebrated designer talks to BoF’s Imran Amed about fashion’s new digital landscape and the launch of AZ Factory during Haute Couture Week. Th...
Rick Owens on Drawing Inspiration From Imperfection
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The American designer speaks with BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks about his latest collection, born from ‘anger and darkness,’ and why limitations ...
What Extended Lockdowns and Slow Vaccine Distribution Mean for the Fashion Business
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BoF’s Imran Amed and McKinsey’s Achim Berg discuss what the fashion industry can expect as the world continues to battle Covid-19. With coronaviru...
How An Emergency Nurse Broke into Fashion During the Pandemic
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oluwole Olosunde, the founder of streetwear and home goods label Against Medical Advice, speaks at BoF VOICES 2020 on lessons from the crisis and the ...
Robin Givhan on the US Capitol Siege and Vogue’s Kamala Harris Cover
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with Imran Amed, the Washington Post’s senior critic-at-large shares her thoughts on the controversially ‘familiar’ image of the vice p...
Big Tech’s Threat to Fashion
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to imagine running a successful brand in 2021 without advertising on Instagram, buying search ads on Google or selling on Amazon. At BoF V...
Who Will Win De-Globalisation?
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At BoF VOICES, Axios journalist Felix Salmon, economist Dr Dambisa Moyo and Sinovation Ventures chief executive Kai-Fu Lee discussed how fashion can n...
How Does the World Feel About Covid-19?
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leading health experts Sarah Jones and Noel Brewer discuss how successfully controlling the pandemic is a question of culture as well as science at Bo...
How Meditation Can Improve Your Life
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is mindfulness powerful enough to help stave off illness? Wellness guru Deepak Chopra and entrepreneur Carmen Busquets discuss the benefits the practi...
Rashad Robinson on Addressing Racial Inequality in Fashion
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This summer’s protests forced fashion to examine its longstanding issues with racial discrimination at every level. At BoF VOICES, Color Of Change p...
A Covid Survivor’s Story
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, editor-in-chief of 10, returned home after a whirlwind month zipping between shows in fashion’s capitals last March...
‘Change Isn’t Good Enough if It’s Just Change for Me’
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can fashion avoid tokenism and make sincere inclusivity a reality? At BoF VOICES, Sinéad Burke and Samira Nasr talk about how to be an inclusive lead...
The Future of Moncler’s ‘Genius’
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At BoF VOICES, Remo Ruffini speaks to Imran Amed about adapting his brand’s programme of designer collaborations to a post-pandemic reality where Ch...
How to Master Sleep During the Pandemic
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Good sleeping habits have been linked to higher productivity and better health. At BoF VOICES, Imran Amed discusses the secrets to a good night’s re...
Tory Burch on Finding Purpose in Female Empowerment
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The American designer discusses the power of many businesses to be advocates for change. The last few years have offered Tory Burch, founder of her...
David Bailey on a Life of ‘Looking Again’
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The acclaimed photographer talks to Tim Blanks about his new autobiography and extraordinary career. LONDON, United Kingdom — David Bailey has au...
Tremaine Emory on Mixing Politics and Fashion
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Imran Amed talks to the designer, also known as Denim Tears, about the US election and putting conditions on his collaboration with Converse. This ...
The Fashion Industry Unpacks the US Election
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The BoF team and industry experts Sharifa Murdock and Stephen Lamar discuss what the close vote means for the future of fashion. LONDON, United Kin...
Gareth Pugh on Returning to Fashion in Extraordinary Times
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The British designer tells Tim Blanks about his latest creative endeavour, a documentary about creating his first collection in two years. LONDON...
Dries Van Noten on Opening a Store During a Pandemic
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks speaks with the Belgian designer about his new community-centred art hub and why the clothing store could do with a mak...
The Earthshot: A New Sustainability Mindset for Fashion Retail
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of BoF’s new podcast series Retail Reborn, Doug Stephens explores how fashion retail must evolve so it can operate within plane...
Paul Smith on the Past 50 Years
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The designer speaks with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about how the current moment is shaping the future of creativity. LONDON, United Kingdom —...
Imran Amed and Tim Blanks on a Most Unusual Fashion Month
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amed and Blanks reflect on this season’s collections, the shift to digital and the limitless potential power of creative collaboration. LONDON...
Kenneth Cole on Why Mental Health is the Other Big Pandemic
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The American designer talks about his efforts to destigmatize mental health issues and the importance of improving emotional wellbeing in the fashion ...
Will Covid-19 Kill Experiential Retail? Not So Fast | Retail Reborn Episode 4
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Will a newly minted generation of germaphobic, socially distanced consumers put the kybosh on touchy-feely retail?” In episode 4 of BoF’s Retail ...
Daniel Roseberry on the Schiaparelli Challenge
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The artistic director tells Tim Blanks about reigniting the surrealist maison, and why fashion doesn’t have to be ‘relevant’...
The Future of Digital Commerce | Retail Reborn Episode 3
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Stephens speaks with innovators about the technologies and business models driving a new era of online retail — with guests Shopify COO Harley ...
Lulu Kennedy on London's Young Creatives
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BoF’s Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks speaks with the Fashion East Founder about the future of London’s emerging designers. LONDON, United Kingdom —...
Building Smarter, More Sustainable Supply Chains | Retail Reborn Episode 2
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2 of BoF’s new podcast series, Doug Stephens investigates how supply chains must evolve to meet the novel challenges faced by both the fa...
Craig Green Says, ‘Fashion Can Come From Anywhere’
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The designer speaks with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about his ongoing Moncler collaboration and his dream of designing a wardrobe classic. LOND...
How Trauma Transforms Consumer Psyche | Retail Reborn Episode 1
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 1 of The Business of Fashion’s new podcast series, presented by Brookfield Properties, Doug Stephens and social psychologist Sheldon Solo...
Welcome to Retail Reborn from The Business of Fashion | Trailer
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In an exclusive new series from The Business of Fashion in partnership with Brookfield Properties, Doug Stephens and BoF investigate the seismic shift...
The Fate of the Physical Runway Show
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks, The Washington Post’s fashion critic Robin Givhan and GQ’s Rachel Tashjian explore the past, present and the futur...
Cathy Horyn on Why Fashion Media Must Evolve
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The industry veteran and renowned Critic-at-Large at New York Magazine and The Cut discusses how the pandemic has shifted the way journalists cover fa...
Stella Jean Asks ‘Do Black Lives Matter in Italian Fashion?’
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Italian-Haitian designer and the only Black member of Italy’s Camera della Moda speaks to BoF Editor-in-Chief about racism within the country’...
Rebuilding Lebanon’s Fashion Industry
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elie Saab Jr, chief executive of Elie Saab Group, and Lebanese designers Roni Helou and Amine Jreissati speak about the urgent need for global solidar...
Jerry Lorenzo Says, 'I Know What I’m Fighting For'
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Fear of God designer talks American luxury and why feeling like an outsider is a strength. LONDON, United Kingdom — For Fear of God Fo...
Lily Cole on Why the Fashion System Needs Reform Now
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The model and activist speaks with BoF Founder and Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about the lessons she learnt while writing her new book Who Cares W...
Tackling Systemic Racism in the Fashion Industry
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Harlem Fashion Row’s Brandice Daniel, Black in Fashion Council Co-Founder Sandrine Charles and creative consultant Henrietta Gallina on actionable a...
Michael Kors on Why He Left Fashion Week
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The celebrated American designer has spent four decades creating garments at the industry’s pace — now he’s streamlined his collections to just ...
LOVE Magazine’s Editors on the Fashion Magazine’s New Role in Culture
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Cobb and Pierre A. M’Pelé discuss the creative process behind LOVE’s latest two-volume issue and how they responded to the unprecedented even...
Fabien Baron Says, 'The Way We Communicate Is Going to Change'
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The celebrated art director Fabien Baron talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the future of image-making. LONDON, United Kingdom —&nbs...
Imran Amed and Tim Blanks on Where Fashion Goes From Here
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Inside Fashion, the BoF tag team discuss the state of an industry in flux, digital pivots and the future of fashion shows. LONDON, U...
Stephen Jones Says the Constant Quest for Perfection Often Kills Spontaneity
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrated milliner Stephen Jones talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about how the pandemic has signalled an opportunity to reshape the fashion i...
Neiman Marcus Chief Executive Sees Stores As Vital for Digital Growth
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In an exclusive conversation with BoF’s Imran Amed, Geoffroy van Raemdonck expresses optimism for the retailer’s bankruptcy process and explains w...
Amber Valletta Says, ‘I Don’t Want to Work in an Industry That Is the Same as Before’
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The supermodel, actress and environmental activist talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about why the fashion industry cannot return to ‘business...
Farfetch’s José Neves Says Profitability Is Still Possible in 2021
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LONDON, United Kingdom —For Farfetch Founder and Chief Executive José Neves, the last six months have not only been about protecting his own busin...
Roger Federer on Partnering with On Running and Designing his First Shoe, The Roger
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The tennis legend and cult running shoe label On are launching a sneaker together. In the latest edition of the BoF Podcast, Federer shares what's nex...
Giles Deacon on Carving Out His Own Fashion Calendar
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The designer speaks with BoF's Imran Amed about the importance of creative autonomy in a time of 'product for more product’s sake.' LONDON, Unit...
Aniyia Williams on Why Self-Examination Is Critical to Dismantling Racism in Fashion
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LONDON, United Kingdom — Aniyia Williams is ready for difficult conversations. The opera singer-turned-fashion tech entrepreneur has navigated syst...
Rick Owens on Why Fashion Shows Aren’t Going Away
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The American designer talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the future of the industry, sustainability and runway shows.To subscribe to the Bo...
Ibrahim Kamara on Photography as a Powerful Force for Change
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The renowned stylist and fashion director talks to BoF’s Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about his time creating under lockdown. Quarantine hasn’t s...
June Sarpong Says Fashion’s Gatekeepers Need to Start Thinking Differently About Diversity
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
June Sarpong shares her advice on how organisations can improve their diversity and inclusive representation, and effectively champion allyship. ...
Anna Sui Says, ‘You Can Define an Era By the Clothes’
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The American designer speaks to BoF’s Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about how fashion mirrors politics. LONDON, United Kingdom — The world has chang...
Graydon Carter Says, ‘There Is More Good Journalism Being Produced Now Than There Was 25 Years Ago’
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LONDON, United Kingdom — “Magazines bring the world to you more than newspapers do and more than books do,” Graydon Carter, former ed...
Activist DeRay Mckesson on the Realities of Social Injustice
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Lives Matter activist recently launched 8CantWait, a new campaign aimed at reducing police violence. Sign up for BoF’s Daily Digest ne...
Scott Galloway on Breaking Up Big Luxury | Inside Fashion
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The bestselling author and business professor offers his insight into the challenging market and M&A landscape that industry players of all sizes have...
Jochen Zeitz on the Power of Fashion to Drive Sustainable Change
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The former CEO of Puma has been one of the fashion industry’s leading sustainability advocates. As part of our special edition on building a respons...