The Business of Fashion Podcast

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 ...

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’...