E-Commerce Firm Jumia Draws Takeover Interest From Axian
A deal between the biggest e-commerce platform in Africa and telecommunications company Axian would help both company expand across the continent.
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BoF LIVE: The State of Fashion 2022 Q&A With the Authors
BoF’s Imran Amed and McKinsey & Company’s Achim Berg answer questions about the December report’s key findings and predictions.
BoF LIVE: Marine Serre in Conversation With Tim Blanks
The designer known for her embrace of eco-futurism joins BoF’s editor-at-large to talk about the evolution of her namesake brand and building a sustainable fashion label.
The Best of VOICES 2021 with Tim Blanks: Day 2
Designer Harris Reed and author Mohsin Zaidi sit down with BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks to share their takeaways from the second day of BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.
The Best of VOICES 2021 with Tim Blanks: Day 1
Activist Janaya Future Khan and model Halima Aden joined editor-at-large Tim Blanks to debrief after a packed first day at BoF’s annual gathering.
Introducing ‘The BoF Show with Imran Amed’ Streaming on Bloomberg Quicktake
The Business of Fashion is excited to introduce “The BoF Show with Imran Amed”, an immersive streaming video series created in partnership with Bloomberg Quicktake.
Responsibility: How Can Luxury Balance Profit and With Purpose?
Can a business based on changing our clothes change its ways?
Resale: Inside the $130 Billion Secondhand Fashion Market
Pre-loved fashion is on the rise, as old clothes find new wearers via global technology platforms. What are the rewards and the risks of this resale revolution?
BoF LIVE: Gabriela Hearst in Conversation with Tim Blanks
The Chloé creative director speaks with Tim Blanks about desirability, sustainability and fashion’s future.
Dematerialisation: Why the Metaverse Is Fashion’s Next Goldmine
Physical and digital worlds merge in the Metaverse. Can the luxury world dematerialise into the virtual space fast enough to attract eager customers — and their avatars?
BoF LIVE: How to Leverage Livestreaming
A panel of experts discuss the keys to making sales through real-time video streaming, a trend expanding beyond China as new technologies spread around the world.
BoF LIVE: Can Fashion Compete with Tech for Executive Talent?
The tech industry is scooping up fashion executives by offering benefits and career boosts that many fashion companies can’t provide — BoF unpacks what brands can do to attract and retain top talent.
Belonging: The Business Case for Diversity in Fashion
How can an exclusive business built on keeping people out let more people in?
The News in Brief
Billionaire H&M Founding Family Speeds Up Share Purchases
The Persson family and its related companies owned over 60 percent of H&M's shares at the end of May, prompting speculation the company may return to private ownership.
Kate Moss’ Cosmoss Enters Liquidation
The prestige skincare and wellness line founded by the British supermodel entered liquidation proceedings after failing to file its company accounts.
Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo Paired for Blockbuster Exhibition
The two era-defining avant-garde fashion designers will be the subject of a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.
Exclusive: Smythson of Bond Street Acquired by Oakley Capital
The British luxury lifestyle brand, known for its leather handbags, notebooks, homeware and other accessories, will look to accelerate its growth and expand internationally.
L’Oréal to Acquire Hair Care Brand Color Wow
Hair care was the second fastest-growing category at L’Oréal last year after fragrances.
Bold Management Acquires Influencer Agency The Digital Prototype
The deal bolsters Bold’s talent management capabilities in France.
Prada Credits Sandal’s Indian Legacy Amid Uproar
The Italian fashion group has acknowledged the Indian roots of a new open-toe sandal design after criticism from artisans and politicians.