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The Business of Fashion Podcast

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

When the designer Kelly Wearstler was five or six years old, she made little drawings and small sculptures out of cans and cartons, laid them out on the table at family gatherings, and put price tags on them.

She grew up in Myrtle Beach, South Carol... more

For much of the last decade, fashion brands and retailers were fixated on making shopping as seamless as possible — endless product online, algorithmic recommendations, next-day delivery. But after years of digital sameness, something more analogue i... more

Independent multi-brand retailers have long been among fashion's most influential tastemakers, introducing emerging designers, shaping customer discovery and building communities around a distinct point of view. Yet many have struggled in recent year... more

What makes a fashion or beauty company a truly desirable place to work? BoF’s second annual ranking of the industry’s most sought-after employers looks beyond brand recognition to examine what workers value — and where companies’ reputations do not a... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dan Hastings
BoF Careers Senior Team Member
The Business of Fashion
Episode: The Fashion and Beauty Companies Everyone Wants to Work For
Owen O'Donnell
BoF Careers Senior Team Member
The Business of Fashion
Episode: The Fashion and Beauty Companies Everyone Wants to Work For
Paloma Elsesser
Model and founder pursuing a body care venture rooted in ritual and personal belonging
Founder/Founder-in-progress of body care brand
Episode: Paloma Elsesser on Purpose, Representation and the New Rituals of Body Care
Tim Blanks
Fashion journalist and critic
BoF (The Business of Fashion)
Episode: Decoding Paris Haute Couture: Wonder, Restraint and the Call of the Void
Bruno Pavlovsky
President of Chanel
Chanel
Episode: Luxury’s New Reality
Mona Kattan
Founder of Kayali; co-founder of Huda Beauty
Kayali, Huda Beauty
Episode: Mona Kattan on Finding the Courage to Go It Alone

Hosts

Imran Amed
Host of The BoF Podcast; influential figure in fashion business media and leadership commentary
Sheena Butler-Young
Host of The Debrief; senior fashion journalist and editor
Brian Baskin
Executive Editor and host of The Debrief; BoF editor and journalist

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • 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 Kingdom2 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 Kingdom4 months ago
  • Brian is unbearable.

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AndyMoOz
    United States5 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 States5 months ago
  • Too much ego, not enough insight

    Imran Amed dominates conversations and doesn’t give his guests space to speak. The podcast feels self-important and lacks humility. If you want genuine insider insight, this isn’t the place.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Eye_pod
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Feedback highlights value of in-depth fashion business analysis and global perspective.
Critiques mention moments where conversations feel skewed toward insiders; some desire more diverse voices.
Listeners praise high production quality and strong guest lineups but some note the host dominates conversations.

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#10
United States/Arts/Fashion & Beauty
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#94
United States/Arts
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#4
United Kingdom/Arts/Fashion & Beauty
Apple Podcasts
#6
Canada/Arts/Fashion & Beauty
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#51
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#128
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
What the Best Fashion Stores Get Right
Q: Talk to us a little bit about how you decided who would make this list because I believe there was like 300 names sent in. And you can talk about who sent those in and how we found those initial 300.
The process involved a global, multi-step approach: nominations from BoF 500 members and internal teams, expert panel recommendations, and a thorough verification of every retailer before finalizing the list.
Decoding Paris Haute Couture: Wonder, Restraint and the Call of the Void
Q: How do you see the role of storytelling and space shaping couture this season?
Tim explains that story-telling in couture now operates as world-building—venues, set design, and collaborations (e.g., Linda Benglis at Dior) amplify the clothes' narratives and make the experience feel personal and transformative rather than merely visual spectacle.
Decoding Paris Haute Couture: Wonder, Restraint and the Call of the Void
Q: What were your general takeaways from this couture season?
Tim notes that couture felt like a peak moment—an amalgam of extravagant craft and intimate storytelling, with Chanel and Dior highlighting the power of immersive environments and the joy of wearability juxtaposed against overt opulence.
Is Fashion School Still Worth It?
Q: What is one question prospective students should be asking about fashion schools today?
Dan Hastings suggests asking whether the program includes global perspectives, sustainability and future-facing topics like AI, and whether it prepares students for a rapidly changing industry beyond just traditional craft or brand history.

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The show centers on the business of fashion and luxury, pairing high-level brand strategy with practical industry dynamics. Conversations frequently explore leadership, sustainability, craftsmanship, and the evolving relationship between heritage and disruption, often through the lens of global markets, retail strategy, and technology such as AI. Episodes regularly feature chief executives, editors, designers, and retail operators who unpack how macro forces, consumer behavior, and storytelling shape growth, risk, and value in fashion and luxury. A standout trait is the mix of candid leadership insights with hands-on industry context, making it valuable for executives, brand builders, and PR teams seeking informed guests or sponsorship oppo... more

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Recent guests on The Business of Fashion Podcast include:

1. Kelly Wearstler
2. Cathaleen Chen
3. Christopher Green
4. Dan Hastings
5. Owen O'Donnell
6. Paloma Elsesser
7. Tim Blanks
8. Bruno Pavlovsky

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