The Debrief

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

Episodes

Total: 60

BoF’s Top Stories of 2024

2024/12/17

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

In recent years, sports has provided a rich ground for fashion partnerships. Where even three years

Online shopping promises convenience, but finding the right product among thousands – or hundre

A growing number of direct-to-consumer brands are disrupting the luxury market by offering high-qual

The beauty industry thrives on virality, but in the age of social media, that can be a double-edged

The influencer landscape has shifted dramatically over the last decade. While the image of influence

For decades, department stores were symbols of American retail success, but their shine has long sin

A style renaissance that changed how many men dress – mostly for the better – has congealed int

Luxury fashion remains an exclusive club, where leadership positions are often filled from within ti

Shein has fundamentally changed the fashion market, challenging fast fashion giants that were not so

How Nike Ran Off Course

2024/9/4

Nike’s streak as the undisputed leader in the activewear category spans generations, but the brand i

As the first female, Black, and South Asian Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris’s eve

2024 has brought forth the arrival of the “Sephora tweens,” which refers to members of Gen Alpha (ro

Many of fashion’s largest manufacturing hubs, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, are increasi

Occasionwear’s late-pandemic comeback may have felt like a reactionary fluke, but retailers and desi