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The Business of Fashion Podcast

The Business of Fashion

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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36:33

Es Devlin on Collaboration, Creativity and Stagecraft

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/11/17

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 and Adele as well as immersive experiences for Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent and most recently, Gucci which recently brought its Cosmos exhibition to London’s

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40:56

Re-imagining Indian Beauty

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/11/10

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 sphere in particular is in the midst of a transformative shift, embracing inclusivity and making an impact far beyond its borders.“This is a 5,000-year-old

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21:43

Conformity Is the ‘Enemy of Progress, Creativity and...

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/11/03

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 additional role of chief business officer of Condé Nast Britain.At BoF VOICES 2021, Kingori shared her leadership lessons with Mory Fontanez, purpose and

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20:51

Adut Akech’s Journey From Refugee Camp to Runway

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2023/10/27

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 away from fashion shows and Vogue cover shoots: The model was born while her family was fleeing war in South Sudan and spent her early years in a Kenyan

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21:09

Christian Louboutin on Balancing Personal Identity...

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/10/20

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.Louboutin spoke with writer and cultural activist Rozan Ahmed at BoF VOICES 2021 about how his identity and upbringing have shaped how he approaches

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41:46

Pharrell Williams On His Vision for Louis Vuitton

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/10/13

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 andhis 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 music producer. But earlier this year, when he was named men’s creative director for Louis Vuitton, his career took on a whole new trajectory.This week on The

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52:41

Tim Blanks and Imran Amed on the Fashion Month Gone By

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/10/06

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 (Sarah Burton atAlexander McQueen, Fabio Zambernardi at Prada and Miu Miu, and Gabriela Hearst at Chloé). But, beyond those headline-making moments, the

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35:13

Peter Hawkings on His Tom Ford Debut

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2023/09/29

Tom Ford’s new creative director opens up to Imran Amed about his progression in the fashion industry and his first womenswear collection for the brand.Background: When Tom Ford started his namesake brand in 2004, his longtime deputy at Gucci Peter Hawkings was his first call —and his first employee. Fast-forward to April 2023, Hawkings’ phone rang again. Only this time, Ford said he was stepping down and putting Hawkings forward for the top job.“I didn't sleep for the first two nights. It was

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33:11

How to Break Into the Modelling Industry – and Last

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/09/22

BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed speaks to veteran modelling agent Chris Gay to understand the shifting power dynamics in the modelling industry and how models can build a career that stands the test of time.Background:In the sometimes fickle and murky world of fashion modelling, the most successful models are taking control of their careers by bypassing the gatekeepers and creatingdirect relationships with customers, building and engaging their own fanbase.“If you want real longevity in

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42:37

Why London Is the World’s Most Exciting Creative City

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/09/15

As London Fashion Week kicks off, BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with four London-based creative talents to explore how the city’s rich creative scene stems from its unique cultural diversity and the sense of community and collaboration this provides.Background:With over 300 languages spoken within its city limits — more than any other metropolis —London has cemented its place among the world’s most global cities.This has boosted its reputation not only as a creative hub, but

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58:07

KidSuper’s Colm Dillane On Breaking Down The Walls of...

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/09/08

The founder of the streetwear sensation broke into fashion thanks not only to his steely determination and breakthrough creative ideas, but also the unwavering support of the community he built from the ground up.Background:Within a decade, Colm Dillane, the New York-based founder and designer of streetwear label KidSuper, went from selling T-shirts to fellow students out of his New York University dorm room to winning the the Karl Lagerfeld Special Jury Prize at the LVMH Prize in 2021 and designing

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40:38

The Changing Dynamics of New York Fashion Week

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/09/01

Ahead of New York Fashion Week, The Washington Post’s Rachel Tashjian speaks with BoF’s founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed about how the industry ischangingpost-pandemic.Background:There's a good reason why New York Fashion Week isn’t the all important agenda-setter it once was, according to Rachel Tashjian, a fashion writer for The Washington Post. US consumers, she says, now take their fashion cues from influencers and social media as much as they do the runway. “Some of the more interesting

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38:15

Why Fashion, Media and Entertainment Are Converging

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/08/25

Darnell Strom’s professional path has wound its way from politics to Hollywood, a trajectory that started with several globe-trotting years working for former US President Bill Clinton. As partner and head of culture and leadership at entertainment agency UTA today Strom represents totemic cultural figuresincluding Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai and Edward Enninful, the outgoing editor-in-chief of British Vogue, as well as Gisele Bundchen and Michaela Cole. The breadth of his client

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21:08

How to Turn Our Fear of AI Into Optimism

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/08/18

Mo Gawdat, an artificial intelligence expert and former chief business officer of Google X, explains how humans have the power to turn AI into a positive force that benefits society.Background:Public perception of artificial intelligence ranges widely. Depending on who you’re listening to, it could be a source of unlimited technological potential or a dire threat right out of a science fiction novel.According to Mo Gawdat, the former chief business officer for Google X, concerns about AI are valid

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18:42

Why Entrepreneurial Success Is About More Than a Big...

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/08/11

When Ben Gorham of Byredo and Monique Rodriguez of Mielle Organics sold the businesses they spent years building, the financial milestone was just the culmination of more meaningful professional journeys that began with a clear sense of purpose.Background:Beauty founders Ben Gorham of fragrance label Byredo, and Monique Rodriguez of hair care brand Mielle Organics, both took their businesses from indie beauty darlings with cult followings to high-profile exits to major conglomerates: Byredo sold to

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31:19

Allbirds’ Tim Brown on Learning to Lead With Resilience

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/08/04

The co-founder and chief innovation officer of the Nasdaq-listed sneaker brand reflects on how his previous career in sports prepared him professionally and personally for leading a company through both the highs and the lows.Background: When Tim Brown stepped away from his role as co-chief executive at Allbirds in May, the footwear retailer that he co-founded seven years ago was losing its sheen as the sustainability-focused direct-to-consumer darling that once enraptured investors. Its first

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22:10

Francesca Bellettini on Managing Creativity,...

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/07/28

Kering’s new deputy CEO of brand development shares her luxury brand management playbook in this archive interview with Imran Amed from BoF VOICES 2018.Background: Last week, Francesca Belletini was appointed deputy CEO of brand development at Kering, making her arguably the most powerful female fashion executive in the luxury sector. As part of her new role, not only will she retain her position as CEO of Saint Laurent, she will also oversee Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen

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22:56

Why Brand Marketing Still Matters

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/07/21

What do Poolside FM and Isamaya Beauty have in common? Their founders have created brands with unique yet relatable identities.Background:Isamaya Ffrench, makeup artist and founder of Isamaya Beauty, and Marty Bell, co-founder of sunscreen brand Vacation (and Poolside FM), both took unconventional routes to turning their products into veritable brands. Vacation began as a spinoff of the internet radio station inspired by summer tunes of the 1980s, Meanwhile, Ffrench’s brand sparked attention for her

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42:01

Oliver Spencer on The Ups and Downs of Building a...

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/07/14

The celebrated menswear designer joins BoF’s Imran Amed to discuss the evolution of his career in fashion from selling secondhand clothes to building his own brands.Background:At first glance, Oliver Spencer’s story might seem like a fashion fairytale. In just a matter of a few years, he went from selling secondhand garments in a stall on London’s Portobello Road to seeing actors wearing his bespoke waistcoats in the 1994 film “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” puttinghis formalwear label Favourbrook

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15:51

Samuel Ross on Fostering Inclusion in Creative...

The Business of Fashion Podcast ·

2023/07/07

British fashion designer Samuel Ross opens up to BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed about his work to foster more diversity in fashion.Background: Creative industries still have a long way to go before they become truly inclusive, according to Samuel Ross, designer and founder of London-based fashion label A-Cold-Wall and industrial and product design studio SR_A.“There's not enough diversity in the sector for high achievers who should be there,” he said to BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed on

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