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The Business of Fashion Podcast

The Business of Fashion
Fashion Industry
Sustainability
Luxury Fashion
Chanel
Dior
Nike
E-Commerce
Luxury Market
Gucci
Tariffs
Social Media
Luxury Brands
Luxury Fashion Industry
Fashion
Artificial Intelligence
Consumer Behavior
Beauty Industry
Fashion Week
Creativity
Sephora

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.”

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Latest Episodes

Every season, as the fashion world travels from New York to London, Milan and Paris, Simbarashe Cha is outside the shows, photographing what people are actually wearing on the street for The New York Times. His work also takes him far beyond the West... more

Luxury’s best salespeople have always been in demand, but the stakes have changed. As AI automates more of the shopping experience and price hikes strain loyalty, retailers are leaning harder on the one thing a machine can’t replicate: a human salesp... more

This week’s Lagos Fashion Week campaign is a series of portraits drawing on the tradition of African studio photography. They were shot by the creative director Daniel Obasi.

Few people have done more to shape how the world sees Lagos. Louis Vuitton... more

For years, a coveted pair of Air Jordans could send sneaker fans into a frenzy. But when Nike brought back the black-and-blue Air Jordan 1 Royal this month, the response was muted — days after release, the shoe was still available in several sizes, w... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Obasi
Creative director, photographer and image-maker whose work includes Louis Vuitton's Fashion Eye series and Beyoncé's Black Is King
AMAH
Episode: Daniel Obasi on Why Lagos Is a ‘Creative Factory’
Mike Sykes
BoF correspondent reporting on Nike and sportswear.
The Business of Fashion
Episode: Why Nike Can’t Find Its Next Hit
Olivier Bron
CEO of Bloomingdale's with previous leadership experience at Galeries Lafayette and Central Group
Bloomingdale's
Episode: Olivier Bron on Making Bloomingdale’s Desirable Again
Diana Pearl
US editor at The Business of Fashion.
The Business of Fashion
Episode: The Generation Fashion Forgot
Jessica Kwon
Business of Fashion correspondent who reports on retail and customer service
The Business of Fashion
Episode: Who’s to Blame for Bad Customer Service?
Cathaleen Chen
Retail editor at The Business of Fashion
The Business of Fashion
Episode: Who’s to Blame for Bad Customer Service?
Matthieu Blazy
Creative director, Chanel (season context and research process)
Chanel
Episode: How Independent Thinking Powered the Spring/Summer 2027 Shows
Miuccia Prada
Creative force behind Prada, featured in BOF coverage
Prada
Episode: How Independent Thinking Powered the Spring/Summer 2027 Shows
Robert Williams
BoF's chief luxury correspondent
Business of Fashion
Episode: The Verdict on Luxury Fashion’s Designer Reset

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Spring 27 review

    Great review except why skirt around the issue that Dior hired the wrong person. Chanel, Givenchy, Bottega and Noten nailed it. At Dior, Anderson waffles on and on and on about ‘art’ & inspiration taking time. Please, my nerves. He should go back to JW and focus on his ‘art’ projects there.

    Loewe is still doing great…makes me think the team there had a bigger role than we realized…..

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jonnyc100098
    United States21 days ago
  • Wool comes from sheep not cows; can you correct on the podcast?

    It is great to hear consumers are finally engaging more in learning what their clothes are made of.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    kimnuknuk
    United States3 months ago
  • Modern Professionalism

    I’ve been a keen listener for past two years and love the care and professionalism of each episode.

    I’ve learnt so much and also found the podcast calms me (which is an added bonus).

    Many thanks to all involved, we appreciate your efforts, as hopefully other people appreciate ours.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicola Adams
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Few female voices

    I’m tired of listening to men discussing and opining on clothes made for women.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Lazerwilco
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Brian is unbearable.

    Love this podcast by Brian is unbearable and feels very elitist.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AndyMoOz
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners praise professionalism and deep industry insight across episodes.
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Quality interviews with renowned editors and designers are a recurring positive theme.
Some critiques note a lack of diverse voice representation in guest lineups.

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#10
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#106
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#8
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#12
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#50
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#137
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Why Nike Can’t Find Its Next Hit
Q: Is there one signal that you would look for or watch that lets you know Nike is turning a corner?
Sykes watches resale prices because premiums show how much consumers covet shoes and value the brand. He says a meaningful turnaround will take years, not just a quarter or two.
Why Nike Can’t Find Its Next Hit
Q: What does the reception to the Air Jordan 1 Royal tell you about what's happening at Nike?
Sykes says Nike does not currently know which products consumers want. Classic retro styles have lost appeal, and promising running products have yet to generate broad cultural excitement.
Daniel Obasi on Why Lagos Is a ‘Creative Factory’
Q: So if you're a 22 year old Lego stylist or designer or creative, what's what's your advice for them?
Obasi advises young creatives to keep going, treat mistakes as lessons, and understand that support may come from outside their immediate community before people at home eventually come around.
Daniel Obasi on Why Lagos Is a ‘Creative Factory’
Q: Why do you think that disconnect was there? If the Senegalese had found a way of expressing their culture while not diluting it in a global context, what is it about the history or the people or the attitude here that prevented that same thing from happening?
Obasi links the disconnect to a persistent desire to leave Nigeria, rooted in the country's politics since independence and a civil war he says has not been properly addressed. He argues that migration and aspiration became ways to escape rather than confront those histories.
The Generation Fashion Forgot
Q: Can you talk a little bit about this idea of multi-generational selling or creating a balance that's really important right now for brands?
Pearl says brands that appeal to mothers, daughters and grandmothers can reach a wider customer base and build lasting emotional connections, while adapting to the different ways generations discover and engage with brands.

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A thoughtful deep-dive into fashion business, design, retail, and technology, with interviews that balance industry analysis, founder stories, and critiques of brand strategy. Episodes frequently explore how data, sustainability, and digital tools reshape fashion—from AI-assisted image making and influencer economics to independent retail and couture narratives. Noteworthy is the mix of veteran editors and high-profile designers or founders who bring practical insights, candid reflections, and forward-looking bets about the industry's future. The show often centers on real-world lessons for brands, retailers, and professionals seeking to navigate a rapidly evolving market while maintaining craft, storytelling, and human connection.

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Recent guests on The Business of Fashion Podcast include:

1. Daniel Obasi
2. Mike Sykes
3. Olivier Bron
4. Diana Pearl
5. Jessica Kwon
6. Cathaleen Chen
7. Matthieu Blazy
8. Miuccia Prada

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