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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Fashion Is Your Business is a weekly show about FASHIONTECH, the intersection of fashion business and fashion technology. Guests include the world's foremost fashion technology and retail technology pioneers, discussing everything from textiles to retailtech to e-commerce, and everything in between. We cover business news from startups to conglomerates, with a fun and accessible morning radio vibe. FIYB is produced by MouthMedia Network, a premium business podcast production company in New Y ...
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On Business Before Fashion, we stitch together the sparkle of the fashion and beauty worlds with threads of data-driven digital marketing insights. If you're poised to revolutionize your brand with creative zeal and analytic precision, you've just found your newest obsession. Each episode is a catwalk that showcases the behind-the-scenes mechanics and strategies driving the success of fashion and beauty brands. We're not just about the glitz; we're here to empower you with the tangible tools ...
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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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From a start-up chain of stores to spearheading a prom dress empire, fashion designer DeBora Rachelle breaks the seams of business know-how, offering real & true tips for making your dream come true. Explore the trials & triumphs of what it takes to create a brand & thrive in business. This podcast will inspire entrepreneurs to take the leap & figure out what they were meant to do. Looking for info on business, fashion, fashion design, importing/exporting, manufacturing, publishing, licensin ...
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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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In this episode, we discuss the importance of shifting from consuming to creating. And If you’re not ready to create or worry that you don’t have anything valuable, listen till the end for a tip!Business of African Fashion tarafından oluşturuldu
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Alessandro Michele and Jacopo Venturini on the New Valentino
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Over the summer, BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed and editor-at-large Tim Blanks both spent time with Valentino’s new creative director Alessandro Michele to learn about his vision for the fabled Roman couture house. One thing became clear in those conversations. Alessandro was drawn to Valentino in part because it would reunite him with Valentino’s …
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BoF’s Top Stories of 2024
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As the year comes to a close, BoF’s executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young look back on some of their favourite articles from 2024. The stories include topics that dominated industry conversations throughout the year, as well as some that have had key updates since publication. The four articles they discuss are …
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How Independent Brands Can Thrive in a Fashion World Ruled by Giants
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Background: In a slowing luxury and fashion market, it’s not just the big brands and e-commerce companies that are being impacted. Independent fashion designers around the world — from China to the US to Europe — are facing a barrage of challenges too. As more multi-brand retailers shut down, this not only puts tremendous cash flow pressure on smal…
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The Future of DEI and ESG in a Hostile Political Environment
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In the late 2010s, and particularly after George Floyd’s murder in 2020, the fashion industry appeared to embrace a progressive awakening on issues like racial justice and climate change. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) departments were established, and companies announced ambitious sustainability targets. Yet, from the outset, critics - oft…
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How Skims and On Create Cultural Relevance
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Many fashion brands are realising that operating across multiple cultural sectors is a business necessity. In our social feeds, fashion competes with music, film, and sports for our attention. Learning how to tap into other cultural sectors is something that many fashion brands are trying to do, but few have done it better than this week’s guests. …
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Resale is no longer confined to thrift stores or niche platforms; it has grown into a roughly $50 billion industry in the U.S. alone, by some measures. Platforms like Poshmark, The RealReal and Vestiaire Collective have transformed the experience, making it more accessible and attractive to consumers at every price point. At the same time, brands a…
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The Business of African Fashion® podcast explores the dynamic intersection of African fashion and business, diving into the entrepreneurial side of the industry. We discuss the strategies behind successful African designers, emerging fashion brands, and the role of innovation in shaping the future of African fashion. Topics include fashion marketin…
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The Great Luxury E-Commerce Reckoning
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In 2024, luxury e-commerce faced a harsh reckoning. A pandemic-era boom gave way to a bruising downturn that exposed deep-seated weaknesses, as rising marketing costs, excessive discounting, outdated technology management and intensifying competition hit profitability. MatchesFashion went into administration at the start of the year, shortly after …
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Jacquemus: A Coming of Age Story
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When Simon Porte Jacquemus came on to the scene in 2009, he did so with a bang. The French designer’s playful take on Parisian fashion draws inspiration from 20th century sculpture, the French New Wave, and sunny afternoons in Marseille. His creations have catapulted him and his label into stardom, with the brand’s campaigns often going viral on so…
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What Happened to Beauty’s Billion-Dollar Brands?
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The beauty industry has witnessed a wave of disruptors rise and fall. Brands like Anastasia Beverly Hills, Glossier and Morphe leveraged social media and influencer marketing to achieve rapid success and unicorn valuations. But maintaining momentum has proven challenging, and some of these disruptor brands have seen sales fall and financial hurdles…
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Tina Brown on the Role of Journalism in the Age of Donald Trump
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Tina Brown is a force of nature in the world of journalism, offering unflinching and sometimes provocative glimpses into the lives of the world's most famous figures. Born in England and educated at Oxford, she stormed the traditionally male bastions of print media, becoming editor-in-chief of Tatler at just 25. A few years later, she ushered in a …
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For nearly a decade, the luxury sector has experienced what seemed like limitless growth, with brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Chanel pushing product prices higher — and seeing consumers pay up. However, recent quarterly reports have marked a sudden shift, with even industry giants reporting disappointing revenue. As luxury editor Robert Will…
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Ditch Founder On How He Started A Multi-Million Dollar Brand At 21
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Start & Grow Your Fashion Brand For Free Here: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourseFree Brand & Design Reviews: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourseDitch: https://www.instagram.com/storymfg/?hl=enZeb Chace is the founder of fashion brand Ditch. Zeb, started his fashion brand at just 17 years old, and by 21, he has grown Ditch into a cult bran…
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Sammy Basso on the Power of Positive Thinking
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Sammy Basso left an indelible mark on our community last year at BoF VOICES 2023. Sammy had a rare genetic condition called Progeria that accelerates ageing, affecting only one in 20 million people, with an average life expectancy of 13-and-a-half years. Last year at VOICES, Sammy celebrated his 28th birthday with us, and shared his extraordinary r…
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Story mfg Founder On Staying True To Your Fashion Vision
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Start & Grow Your Fashion Brand For Free Here: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourse/aboutGet Your Brand/Designs Reviewed For Free Here: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourse/aboutStory MFG is known as one of the most respected brands in the industry. They show a unique mix of strong discipline and commitment to their core values, proving that …
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Why Some Sports Win Big in Fashion — and Others Don't
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In recent years, sports has provided a rich ground for fashion partnerships. Where even three years ago Dior’s tie-up with Paris Saint-Germain was relatively novel, today it’s harder to find luxury brands that aren’t at least dabbling in football, Formula 1 or other sports. These deals are also getting increasingly elaborate, with brands outfitting…
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Khalid Al Tayer on Driving Transformation in the GCC's Luxury Market
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Khalid Al Tayer, Managing Director of Al Tayer Insignia and CEO of the luxury e-commerce platform Ounass, leads one of the Middle East’s most powerful retail networks. In his first public interview at Oud Fashion Talks, Al Tayer shares insights into the rapid evolution of the Middle Eastern luxury market, the region's growing influence on global tr…
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Can AI Make Shopping Online Less Annoying?
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Online shopping promises convenience, but finding the right product among thousands – or hundreds of thousands – of options can often feel like a chore. To address this, retailers are experimenting with AI tools that aim to cut through the clutter with improved search capabilities and personalised shopping experiences. These models don’t just match…
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Robert Geller on the Power of Saying Yes
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Growing up in Hamburg with a photographer father and a stepmother who ran a vintage boutique, Robert Geller was immersed in the world of fashion, art and creativity from a young age. His journey from Marc Jacobs intern to co-founder of cult New York fashion label Cloak to creative director at Rag & Bone is the result of his personal philosophy of s…
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How Dupe Culture is Challenging Traditional Luxury
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A growing number of direct-to-consumer brands are disrupting the luxury market by offering high-quality alternatives at more affordable prices. As traditional luxury brands focus on the ultra-wealthy and fast fashion dominates the budget market, these “dupe” brands cater to middle-class consumers who feel priced out of luxury but still want value f…
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How Michelle Yeoh Conquered Hollywood — and Fashion
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Michelle Yeoh has captivated audiences for decades, from her iconic role in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon to her Oscar-winning performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once. Over her storied career, she has consistently pushed boundaries, proving her versatility both on and off the screen, breaking paths as an Asian woman on the global stage. N…
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How Beauty Blunders Go Viral and What Brands Do Next
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The beauty industry thrives on virality, but in the age of social media, that can be a double-edged sword. One viral TikTok video can catapult a brand to success — or bring it to its knees. From Youthforia’s foundation shade controversy to Huda Beauty’s mislabeling error, brands are discovering that managing customer expectations and addressing bac…
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How Zac Posen is Reenergising Gap Inc.
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Zac Posen burst onto the fashion scene in the early 2000s, gaining acclaim for his glamorous designs and dressing Hollywood's elite. After nearly two decades, Posen closed his label in 2019, finding himself at a crossroads that eventually led to a meeting with Richard Dickson, the new CEO of Gap Inc., and the chance to join the company as creative …
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How Influencers Make Money
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The influencer landscape has shifted dramatically over the last decade. While the image of influencers posting flawless selfies on exotic, brand-sponsored trips still resonates, the reality has become far more complex. Influencers now host live shoppable streams, publish newsletters on Substack and engage in intimate group chats. Their goal is not …
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Tim Blanks and Imran Amed Reflect on the Spring/Summer 2025 Shows
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Amid economic uncertainty, a global luxury industry slowdown, and conflicts erupting around the world, designers at the Spring/Summer 2025 shows balanced restraint and expression, resulting in collections that sought deeper emotional and intellectual impact. Megabrands scaled back fashion week festivities as they battened down the hatches with budg…
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Can Department Stores Save Themselves?
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For decades, department stores were symbols of American retail success, but their shine has long since faded. Overexpansion that began in the 1990s, the growth of e-commerce and the decline of many malls has left a saturated market, with more stores than there is demand. Major department stores have been struggling for decades to adapt to changes i…
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Alessandro Michele: “There is always Mr. Valentino somewhere with me”
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Alessandro Michele’s whimsical, bold vision as creative director of Gucci revitalised the brand, turning it into a cultural juggernaut. Now, he’s attempting to do the same at Valentino, bringing his signature blend of nostalgia, craftsmanship, and artistic risk-taking to reimagine the Roman couture house. “This place has such a specific story,” he …
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Why Does Menswear All Look the Same?
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A style renaissance that changed how many men dress – mostly for the better – has congealed into a sea of sameness, at least in the eyes of a growing number of fashion critics and influencers. Too many interchangeable brands take the same approach, blending tailoring with casualwear in neutral-toned collections that are stylish but often fail to in…
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Skepta on Failing, Learning and Freedom in Fashion
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The renowned grime MC and rapper Skepta knows that there’s no such thing as an overnight success. After the rapper launched his fashion brand, Mains, in 2017, it was put on pause after a split from his manufacturer before making a return to London Fashion Week last year. Progress, he believes, takes time and resilience. "Like anything in the world,…
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Luxury Fashion’s Designer Diversity Problem
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Luxury fashion remains an exclusive club, where leadership positions are often filled from within tight, familiar circles. Despite industry-wide commitments to diversity and inclusion, the sector continues to struggle with gender and racial diversity in its top creative roles. Many luxury companies still operate within networks that favour traditio…
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Clare Waight Keller on Finding Opportunity in Discomfort
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Clare Waight Keller’s career in fashion has been defined by her versatility as a designer and desire to step outside her comfort zone. She started out specialising in knitwear at the Royal College of Art before taking on a role in knitwear at Calvin Klein, before moving on to Ralph Lauren. She returned to Europe to work at Gucci under Tom Ford, and…
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Fast Fashion Disruption With Shein and H&M
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Shein has fundamentally changed the fashion market, challenging fast fashion giants that were not so long ago in the disruptor position themselves. Once the category's upstart, H&M now finds itself struggling to keep pace as Shein redefines consumer expectations with ultra-low prices, endless selection and lightning-fast production. In response, H&…
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Lyas on the Enduring Power of Fashion Storytelling
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Fashion narrator Lyas is one of the most compelling and authentic fashion communicators to have arrived on the scene, and whose takes on fashion shows and editorials are incisive, honest and well-informed. “I think we’ve lost the mindset of thinking that it’s possible to be creative and make money for the company, because the golden age of designer…
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Nike’s streak as the undisputed leader in the activewear category spans generations, but the brand is facing its most significant hurdles in decades. However, recent shifts in leadership, oversupply issues and a botched direct-to-consumer strategy have chipped away at its once-untouchable brand image. As challengers like Hoka and On gain ground, an…
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Kamala Harris and the Politics of Style
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As the first female, Black, and South Asian Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris’s every move is closely watched — from her policy decisions to her wardrobe. With Harris now leading the Democratic ticket in the 2024 presidential election, her style and beauty choices — from her for her sleek silk press hairstyle to her endless variety…
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How Tweens Took Over the Beauty Aisle
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2024 has brought forth the arrival of the “Sephora tweens,” which refers to members of Gen Alpha (roughly defined as those born between 2010 and 2024) who have enthusiastically taken to buying up skincare and makeup. This phenomenon, driven largely by beauty-related chatter on social media, has resulted in a new wave of brands catering specifically…
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S3 Ep20: OniGele Shares His Secrets for a Successful Business in African Fashion & Beauty
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Hi Fashion entrepreneurs! This is the audio interview with Tolu of OniGele where he shares his journey in the fashion & beauty industry, lessons for those just starting out and how he manages his finances. Enjoy! Connect with OniGele on IG: https://www.instagram.com/oni_gele/ Ask a Question on the Podcast: https://bit.ly/bizofafricanfashionpodquest…
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What Happens When It’s Too Hot to Make Fashion?
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Many of fashion’s largest manufacturing hubs, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, are increasingly at risk of dangerous, record-breaking heatwaves. As extreme heat becomes more frequent, more intense and longer-lasting, what is the cost to industry and how will we adapt to the growing climate risks? Senior correspondent, Sheena Butler-Young a…
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Convoy on How to Create Fashion Moments
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Creative directors and brand strategists Juan Costa Paz and Nordine Benotmane, who founded Paris-based creative agency Convoy in 2012, are paid to think outside the box for clients from Nike to Louis Vuitton. “We care about having conversations outside of the fashion echo chamber,” said Costa Paz. “I like to create tension, even if people don't lik…
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Kate Spade Co-Founder On How to Build A Fashion Empire
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Start & Grow Your Fashion Brand For Free Here: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourse/aboutGet Your Brand/Designs Reviewed For Free Here: https://www.skool.com/fashionanticourse/aboutIn this week's episode, we sat down with Kate Spade Co founder, and Francis Valentine Founder, Elyce Arons.Kate Spade is a multi billion dollar fashion brand that rev…
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In this episode, Victory answers a question from a listener who is having some trouble with his employee and setting boundaries. Enjoy! Ask a Question on the Podcast: https://bit.ly/bizofafricanfashionpodquestions Join the community on Mighty Networks: https://business-of-african-fashion.mn.co/Business of African Fashion tarafından oluşturuldu
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Willy Chavarria on Promoting Social Justice Through Fashion
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Willy Chavarria has become a force in American fashion, known for his Chicano-inspired take on menswear. Last year, Willy broke through, winning the CFDA award for Menswear Designer of the Year. For more than two decades before that, Willy worked behind-the scenes in major American fashion companies like Ralph Lauren, American Eagle and Calvin Klei…
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In this episode, Victory answers a question sent in by a listener. Ask a Question on the Podcast: https://bit.ly/bizofafricanfashionpodquestions Join the community on Mighty Networks: https://business-of-african-fashion.mn.co/ Books to read: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VzuCRWv9JrmEPApiQAJzm71saNgcj2IxTYdrRKXGiLU/edit?usp=sharing…
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Stéphane Ashpool on Fashion, Sports and the Paris Olympics
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Sport and fashion have always been a part of Stéphane Ashpool’s life: He was raised watching his artistic parents socialise with designers like Claude Montana in Paris, while simultaneously falling in love with basketball watching the LA Lakers on TV. He followed both of these passions into adulthood, eventually launching streetwear brand Pigalle i…
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Vennette Ho on the Future of Beauty M&A
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2024 has the potential to be a dynamic year for dealmaking in beauty, as brands including Makeup by Mario, Kosas, Merit and even Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty begin exploring their strategic options. But strategic buyers and private equity firms are also adopting more selective acquisition strategies. At The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2024, Venne…
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