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The Business of Fashion Podcast

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

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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Behind every luxury handbag, bespoke suit and couture gown lies an intricate value chain powered by skilled artisans. But as master craftspeople retire without successors, fashion faces a growing shortage of skilled workers — US tailoring employment ... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Kane
Designer; Mulberry creative director for Women's Wear
Mulberry
Episode: Christopher Kane: Mulberry’s Heritage Is a Foundation, Not a Limitation
Colleen Allen
Founder and designer of a self-funded women's wear label
Colleen Allen label
Episode: Why Colleen Allen Turns Away Retailers That Won't Pay Deposits
W. David Marx
Author and BoF contributor, longtime observer of Tokyo fashion and culture
Author; BoF contributor
Episode: W. David Marx: Fashion Is Bigger Than Ever — but Worse at Rewarding Invention
Daniela Morosini
BoF Senior Beauty Correspondent
Business of Fashion
Episode: Who’s Winning and Losing in Beauty’s First Half
Nick Knight
Founder of ShowStudio and influential fashion photographer
Show Studio, Pro Studios
Episode: Nick Knight Is Building His Own AI
Kelly Wearstler
Designer and founder of Kelly Wearstler studio
Kelly Wearstler Studio / Wearstler World
Episode: Kelly Wearstler on What Waiting Tables Taught Her About Design
Cathaleen Chen
BoF retail editor who reported on the independent retail renaissance
Business of Fashion
Episode: What the Best Fashion Stores Get Right
Christopher Green
Founder of Ven. Space, Brooklyn
Ven. Space
Episode: Chris Green on Why The Best Fashion Stores Don’t Chase Scale
Owen O'Donnell
BoF Careers Senior Team Member
The Business of Fashion
Episode: The Fashion and Beauty Companies Everyone Wants to Work For

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • 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.

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    kimnuknuk
    United States2 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
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    Nicola Adams
    United Kingdom4 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 Kingdom5 months ago
  • Brian is unbearable.

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AndyMoOz
    United States6 months ago
  • We need the videos for the podcast.

    Please, we need the videos here on Apple podcast like you do on Spotify or YouTube.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    humbertolongoriaa
    United States6 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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Can Fashion Sell a New Generation on Trade Jobs?
Q: What strategies have brands tried to reframe these jobs for younger workers?
Brands like Nordstrom are reframing tailoring as a creative, mobility-oriented path tied to sustainability and life-cycle thinking, while large houses in groups like LVMH and Chanel invest in academies and programs to preserve know-how and create new career ladders within craftsmanship.
Can Fashion Sell a New Generation on Trade Jobs?
Q: Dan, what's the core problem keeping skilled craftspeople from filling the pipeline right now?
A combination of the historical offshoring of manufacturing, glamor focus on design roles, and the lack of long-form, financially supported pathways into traditional crafts have left a generation gap where fewer young people pursue hands-on trades.
Nick Knight Is Building His Own AI
Q: How are you using AI in your day-to-day life and what tools do you rely on?
He describes using in-house and open-source AI tools, building private data sets, turning still photographs into moving or three-dimensional forms, and continuously experimenting with prompts and data to avoid mere replication of past imagery.
Nick Knight Is Building His Own AI
Q: Let's talk about that time... Was it to excavate the past?
Knight discusses the metaverse and related technologies as evolving concepts, arguing that the industry is moving beyond the original hype, while new forms of digital and moving imagery are emerging as legitimate creative media.
What the Best Fashion Stores Get Right
Q: If you had to choose one thing that will define the best fashion stores for the next decade, what would it be?
Conviction in what they curate and how they present it, and the willingness to push boundaries to create a distinct, meaningful, and tightly focused edit that resonates with customers.

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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. Christopher Kane
2. Colleen Allen
3. W. David Marx
4. Daniela Morosini
5. Nick Knight
6. Kelly Wearstler
7. Cathaleen Chen
8. Christopher Green

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