The Debrief

Welcome to The Debrief, a new weekly podcast from The Business of Fashion, where we go beyond the gl

Episodes

Total: 74

In early April, President Donald Trump announced an unprecedented wave of tariffs, imposing duties a

President Donald Trump announced an unprecedented wave of tariffs on April 2, imposing duties as hig

Fast-fashion giant H&M recently announced its plans to deploy AI-generated "digital twins" of re

Pat McGrath is widely regarded as one of the most influential makeup artists of all time. Known simp

Once a dominant player in fast fashion, Forever 21 recently filed for bankruptcy for the second time

In the 2010s and early 2020s, a new generation of sexual wellness companies selling sex toys, massag

Can Farfetch Be Fixed?

2025/3/4

Once hailed as a pioneering platform for online luxury, Farfetch is now undergoing a dramatic operat

The revelation this year of child labour in India’s cotton fields and modern-day slavery in Taiwanes

Can Kering Fix Gucci?

2025/2/19

Gucci has long been the shining star of Kering’s luxury portfolio, but the brand's recent struggles

Estée Lauder was long celebrated as a pioneer in prestige beauty, building a global empire on the st

After a prolonged slowdown, fashion’s M&A market is springing back to life. A combination of fal

The fashion workplace is evolving, shaped by a wave of technological advancements, leadership change

Brand collaborations were once rare, highly anticipated events that generated significant buzz. But

Public relations in fashion has transformed drastically from securing magazine features to managing

Background:As the year comes to a close, BoF’s executive editor Brian Baskin and senior corresponden

In the late 2010s, and particularly after George Floyd’s murder in 2020, the fashion industry appear

The Future of Resale

2024/12/4

Resale is no longer confined to thrift stores or niche platforms; it has grown into a roughly $50 bi

Background:Over the past year, the pristine image luxury brands have built on their links to artisan

The beauty industry has witnessed a wave of disruptors rise and fall. Brands like Anastasia Beverly

Inside Luxury's Slowdown

2024/11/12

For nearly a decade, the luxury sector has experienced what seemed like limitless growth, with brand