The Business of Fashion has gained a global following as an essential daily resource for fashion creatives, executives and entrepreneurs in over 200 countries. It is frequently described as “indispensable,” “required reading” and “an addiction.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Business of African fashion podcast is a seasonal podcast that teaches African fashion entrepreneurs how to build, grow and maintain a successful fashion business. Let’s talk about what it’s really like to build a fashion business; especially from a financial perspective. Get ready to be empowered with actionable strategies and the opportunity to connect with a community of fellow creatives across the world. Join your host + fellow fashion entrepreneur, Victory as she shares her journey, ...
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In a new season of our entrepreneurship podcast series, we hear from six of fashion’s most dynamic sustainable entrepreneurs — including Allbirds’ Tim Brown, Eileen Fisher, Everlane’s Michael Preysman, Ganni’s CEO and the ex-design director of Supreme — to hear what it really takes to make a successful business sustainable.
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BoF’s hit podcast series Retail Reborn returns for a second season to investigate the consumer of tomorrow, and how their changing lifestyles and expectations will drive evolution in the retail industry today. Podcast host and founder of Retail Prophet, Doug Stephens, is joined by 14 global authorities, including industry thought-leaders, fashion and retail executives, and academic experts, sharing their insight and analysis on the next-generation consumer. Presented by Brookfield Properties ...
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As a self-styled “image architect”, Law Roach has earned global recognition for the red carpet looks he has created for some of the most famous — and most photographed — women in the world. But in 2022, when he suddenly announced his retirement on Instagram, writing “If this business was just about the clothes I would do it for the rest of my life …
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In this episode, Victory highlights the possible reasons why new businesses may not prosper.저자 Business of African Fashion
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Gucci Westman and David Neville on Creating a Luxury Beauty Brand That Lasts
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Husband and wife duo Gucci Westman and David Neville’s luxury beauty label Westman Atelier has become an industry favourite, winning fans for its curated collection of cosmetics, holistic approach to beauty and strong focus on ingredients. “Our customer knows that she's getting something that is clean, is going to perform, is going to be good for h…
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Héctor Bellerín on Football, Fashion and His New Brand, Gospel Estudios
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Footballer Héctor Bellerín first made a name for himself with his defensive skills on the pitch but it’s his outspoken views and distinctive personal style that have transformed the Spanish right-back into a cultural trailblazer. Now, Héctor, who has been called “the world’s best-dressed footballer”, is launching a new label, Gospel Estudios, which…
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In 2014, in a nondescript basement club in East London, Charles Jeffrey’s Loverboy was born. At the age of 18, the Scottish-born designer moved from Glasgow to London to pursue a BA in Fashion Design at Central Saint Martins and has since earned his place in the long line of highly creative fashion designers coming from the city. With an upcoming e…
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Esteban Cortázar first fell in love with fashion as a teenager growing up in Miami. Over the years, his career in fashion has come with lots of ups and downs. After he became one of the youngest designers to ever present at New York Fashion Week he had to shut his label down. He went on to become the creative director of Emanuel Ungaro at just 22 y…
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Vanessa Friedman on the Past, Present and Future of the Met Gala
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The first Monday in May has become synonymous with the Met Gala. Every year, celebrities and brands come together on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This year’s theme was The Garden of Time and attendees went to enormous efforts to try to catch the spotlight amid one of the busiest red carpet moments of the year, orchestrated by Anna W…
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Stan Herman may be 95 years old, but the designer, activist and former president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America remains an unstoppable force. His recent memoir, “Uncross Your Legs: A Life in Fashion” details his journey through the American fashion industry, including bringing New York Fashion Week to Bryant Park. This week on The B…
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This episode serves as an encouragement to advancement for growing fashion entrepreneurs저자 Business of African Fashion
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On January 4th of this year, when Calvin Klein dropped its new spring 2024 campaign with a shirtless Jeremy Allen White wearing the brand’s signature underwear, it set the internet ablaze. Social media feeds flooded with reaction videos and media outlets covered the campaign widely. The following week, Calvin Klein saw a 30 percent year-over-year i…
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Willy Vanderperre on Youth Culture and His New Exhibition in Antwerp
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For more than 30 years, photographer Willy Vanderperre has been fascinated with youth. Vanderperre has carved a niche for himself in the fashion industry, capturing the youthful essence of models like Julia Nobis and Clément Chabernaud for fashion houses including Dior, Prada and Givenchy. “It would be bordering on pretentious to say that I underst…
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Prosper and Martine Assouline’s business began with a passion project: A book dedicated to their love for La Colombe d’Or, a boutique hotel in the South of France; Martine produced the images and Prosper was responsible for the text. But since publishing that first title 30 years ago, Assouline Publishing has gone on to capture the history and visu…
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In this episode, Victory talks about what it is like being a beginner in an industry and the perspective shift of embracing it. Ask a question on the pod: https://bit.ly/bizofafricanfashionpodquestions저자 Business of African Fashion
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Hello all! In this episode, we are talking about skipping steps on the way to success - how to feel about it, reflections, etc. Enjoy!저자 Business of African Fashion
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Jordan Brand’s Larry Miller on the Power of Second Chances
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Starting in 1999, Larry Miller worked alongside Michael Jordan to build Nike’s Jordan brand, which today generates more than $5 billion in revenue for Nike. But his journey to the C-suite was a unique one. Growing up in West Philadelphia, Miller joined a gang, which led him to serve multiple prison sentences for a series of crimes, including second…
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Owen Eastwood and Tim Brown on Building High Performing Teams
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As a performance coach to England’s national football team, the Royal Ballet and more, Eastwood taps into his Māori heritage to help groups foster a sense of togetherness and drive performance. For Allbirds co-founder and chief innovation officer Tim Brown, co-founder and chief innovation officer at Allbirds, a company that has gone on a rollercoas…
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The Retail Philosopher Creating Waves in Egypt and Beyond
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Amir Fayo, the founder of 69 Group, marries brand architecture and art direction to create retail and hospitality concepts rooted in culture and connection. Best known for operating Egyptian stores Maison69 and Villa Baboushka, Fayo breaks with conventions to create immersive store experiences that resonate with consumers on an emotional level. Eve…
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Tim Blanks and Imran Amed Reflect on Autumn/Winter 2024
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This fashion month was all about looking ahead. At several major brands, newly-appointed creative directors ushered in a new era, including Seán McGirr at Alexander McQueen, Adrian Appiolaza at Moschino and Chemena Kamali at Chloé. But beyond the creative director premieres, recurring motifs of technology and the pared down everyday reflected the c…
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In this episode, Victory discusses 3 signs to check if you are an entrepreneur and what to do if you are. Entrepreneurship is a buzz word these days, but it may not be for everybody. Free resource for books: Zlibrary https://z-lib.io/ Ask a Question on the Podcast: https://bit.ly/bizofafricanfashionpodquestions Join our mailing list (we don't spam)…
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Avery Trufelman on the Meaning Behind the Clothes We Wear
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On her award-winning podcast “Articles of Interest,” host and producer Avery Trufelman dives deep into the stories behind the clothes we wear. From the evolution of prep to the origins of wedding dresses, Avery guides her listeners through the multi-faceted layers behind the aesthetics of fashion. “It's crops, it's the earth, it's handwork, it's cu…
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In 2010, model Arizona Muse was catapulted into the fashion spotlight. After opening and closing Prada’s Spring/Summer 2011 show, she was signed as a face of the brand. But after years of the modelling, grind and some serious personal reflection, the British-American model has swapped the glamour of the runway for environmental activism. “[Modellin…
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In this episode, Victory shares who Bigi is and why you should be like them in business. Ask a Question on the Podcast: https://bit.ly/bizofafricanfashionpodquestions Join the Community on Mighty Networks: https://business-of-african-fashion.mn.co/저자 Business of African Fashion
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In the world of high fashion, few names have commanded as much attention — and controversy — as John Galliano. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, his sensual designs and runway theatrics earned him worldwide acclaim.But Galliano’s career imploded in 2011 when a video of him emerged using antisemitic slurs. In a new documentary, “High & Low: John Galli…
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Pat Boguslawski Is the Secret Weapon Behind John Galliano’s Fashion Drama
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Pat Boguslawski is setting the fashion world in motion. The Polish movement director at Maison Margiela is the creative mastermind behind some of fashion’s most memorable runway moments. From German model Leon Dame’s viral runway stomp in 2020 to the seductive strides of corseted characters in John Galliano’s triumphant 2024 Maison Margiela couture…
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Brandice Daniel on Making Room for Diversity in Fashion
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As founder of Harlem’s Fashion Row, Brandice Daniel is a change agent. For more than 15 years, she has been working to bridge the gap between the fashion industry and Black and Latinx designers who often don’t come from famous fashion schools like Parsons or FIT. Following the surge in interest in diversity, equity and inclusion following the murde…
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The fashion industry is responsible for up to 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. But the most profitable fashion companies are often headquartered in the countries that have historically generated more emissions, while the nations with a smaller carbon footprint often find themselves more severely impacted by extreme weather driven by th…
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Quick checkin and summary of my trip to Nigeria저자 Business of African Fashion
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S3 Ep7: Thinking outside the box Marketing - Warm up Session
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In this episode, Victory shares a strategy to think outside the box with marketing for your fashion brand. Ask a Question on the Podcast: https://bit.ly/bizofafricanfashionpodquestions Join the Community: https://business-of-african-fashion.mn.co/저자 Business of African Fashion
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Matthieu Blazy has been a quiet but powerful force in the fashion industry for years, having worked under powerhouse designers like Raf Simons and Phoebe Philo. But in 2021, he earned that status on his own when he was named the creative director of Bottega Veneta. Since then, he’s developed a reputation for pushing creative boundaries; BoF editors…
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In this episode, Victory shares the steps to take in order to stack good habits in the new year. She also discusses the strategy to stay motived in the new year as a fashion entrepreneur and how to achieve your goals.저자 Business of African Fashion
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Dan Levy and Jonathan Anderson on Balancing Creativity and Commerce
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The delicate dance between artistic integrity and commercial viability is a challenge Dan Levy and Jonathan Anderson know well. Levy's Emmy Award-winning Netflix show Schitt's Creek harmonises creative brilliance with mainstream appeal, while at the luxury label Loewe, Anderson’s refreshingly original designs have earned him both critical acclaim a…
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Diane von Fürstenberg has been synonymous with women’s empowerment since she first unveiled her revolutionary wrap dress in 1974. But for her, the garment became much more than a symbol, it became the key to her own independence. “I did not know what I wanted to do, but I knew the kind of woman I wanted to be,” von Fürstenberg told author and spiri…
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S3 Ep5: How to LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE in the new year 2024
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In this episode, Victory shares the 3 areas of your life to implement changes in the new year, in order to level up your life. She covers the importance of having a vision for your life in the new year that aligns with your goals and north-star. She also covers giving yourself grace as you show up daily to achieve your goals in the new year. Free B…
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Brunello Cucinelli on Humanistic Capitalism in an Age of AI
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Since 1978, Brunello Cucinelli’s namesake brand has been a standard-bearer for both luxury clothing and a more responsible way of doing business. At a time of great change, Cucinelli believes that businesses must strike a balance between embracing technological innovation that could threaten livelihoods, like AI, to push creativity forward while al…
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In this podcast episode, Victory talks about the 3 key steps to start a fashion brand in 2024. She stresses the importance of community, emphasizing that "if you want to go FAST, go alone, but if you want to go FAR, go with others". Learn more about the free online community: bit.ly/africanfashioncommunity…
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This year, Barbie-mania swept the globe. A key architect of that phenomenon was Richard Dickson, who served as president and chief operating officer of Barbie’s parent company, Mattel, for almost a decade. There, he revived Barbie, a name that had lost its cultural relevance, and brought it firmly back into the zeitgeist. Now, Dickson is taking his…
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After she was scouted in a modelling competition in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 12, Ashley Graham went on to break barriers in the fashion industry by becoming the first plus-size model to appear on the covers of both Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue and American Vogue. “It started shifting the minds of agents, casting directors, art directo…
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In this podcast episode, Victory shares the importance of delivering value to your customers as a fashion brand by taking their feedback into consideration when making decisions. The strategy is always to GIVE VALUE and satisfying customers as a fashion brand is asking them for feedback and implementing it. Ask a question on the podcast: https://bi…
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Having dominated Hollywood's cinematic landscape for decades, Angelina Jolie is now moving into uncharted territory — the world of fashion. This week, she opened the doors to Atelier Jolie, a multi-purpose brick-and-mortar workshop at 57 Great Jones Street in New York, once a home to art world legends Andy Warhol and Jean Michel Basquiat. The histo…
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At every juncture of her extraordinary professional journey, Leena Nair has authored a series of 'firsts’. Growing up in her home country of India, she was part of the first cohort of female students at her school, at Unilever she was the first woman to lead global human resources, responsible for 150,000 employees and in January 2022 she became Ch…
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S3 Ep2: Best AI Tools for Fashion Entrepreneurs: Warm Up Session
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In this episode, Victory explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the fashion industry and introduces some of the best AI tools that fashion businesses can use to enhance their operations, improve customer experiences, and make informed decisions. Join our email list for exclusive updates Become a part of the community: bit.ly/a…
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Gabriella Karefa-Johnson on Building a Better Fashion Industry
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The stylist and fashion editor reveals to BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed why she resigned from Vogue and how she is channelling her influence and energy to support that next generation of fashion talent. Background: In the dynamic world of fashion magazines, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson stands out. Karefa-Johnson has always stood out, growi…
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The pioneering set designer speaks to BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed about how she’s set the stage for some of fashion’s most talked-about immersive experiences. Background: In the world of set design, Es Devlin is a trailblazing, unstoppable force. Her remarkable career has seen her craft stages for global superstars like Beyoncé, U2 a…
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BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with Anaita Shroff-Adajania, Bandana Tewari, Lakshmi Menon and Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif to explore the country’s evolving beauty landscape. Background: It’s been 16 years since Vogue India’s inaugural issue put a global spotlight on India’s fashion and beauty industries. Today, the beauty…
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Conformity Is the ‘Enemy of Progress, Creativity and Business’
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This week on The BoF Podcast, Condé Nast Britain’s chief business officer speaks with purpose and intuition coach Mory Fontanez about leading as an outsider in the modern workplace. Background: In 2017, Vanessa Kingori became British Vogue’s first female publishing director. Since then, she has become a mother, received an MBE and stepped into the …
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In this episode of the BOAF podcast, Victory reflects on her year and explains that she will be sharing her journey of building AsoebiBar with the audience. To reconnect with her audience, she decides to just be human and have a few warm-up sessions. Ask a question on the podcast: https://bit.ly/bizofafricanfashionpodquestions…
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The South Sudanese model reflects on her path from a Kenyan refugee camp to travelling the globe as an international top model. Background: South Sudanese model Adut Akech has made her mark on fashion, having appeared on countless international magazine covers and on the runway for brands including Chanel and Prada. But Akech’s story begins worlds …
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Christian Louboutin on Balancing Personal Identity and Public Brand
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Christian Louboutin opens up to Rozan Ahmed at BoF VOICES 2021 about identity, passion and building a brand worth $2.7 billion from the ground up. Background: Christian Louboutin’s iconic red-soled stilettos have made him one of fashion’s most recognisable names. But few know the story of the multi-faceted man behind the Christian Louboutin brand. …
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BoF’s founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with the men's creative director of Louis Vuitton to discuss his journey into the luxury industry and his plans for the world’s largest luxury brand. Background: Pharrell Williams has been part of the global cultural consciousness for the better part of two decades as a rapper, songwriter and m…
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Tim Blanks and Imran Amed on the Fashion Month Gone By
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BoF’s editor-at-large and founder and editor-in-chief look back at the key moments of fashion month, from Sabato de Sarno’s debut at Gucci to Sarah Burton’s farewell show for Alexander McQueen. Background: This season, fashion month saw several highly-anticipated debuts (Sabato de Sarno at Gucci, and Peter Hawkings at Tom Ford) as well as goodbyes …
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