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Welcome to The Debrief, a new weekly podcast from The Business of Fashion, where we go beyond the glossy veneer and unpack our most popular BoF Professional stories. Hosted by BoF correspondents Sheena Butler-Young and Brian Baskin, The Debrief will be your guide into the mega labels, indie upstarts and unforgettable personalities shaping the $2.5 trillion global fashion industry.

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When Elliot Hill returned to Nike as chief executive in October 2024, he was tasked with reversing one of the most significant slumps in the company’s history. 

The business had lost momentum with both investors and consumers and his strategy has fo... more

In March, H&M released financial results alongside its annual sustainability report, presenting two seemingly contrasting narratives. The company reported a 34.6 percent reduction in emissions from 2019 levels and also noted that 91 percent of its ma... more

For years, Revolve was fashion retail’s byword for influencer marketing, particularly around its over-the-top Coachella event. But as the Instagram aesthetic matures and the cost of human-led marketing rises, the company is pivoting. The new mandate?... more

For years, European luxury brands set the pace in fashion, while American labels were often dismissed as overly commercial and too broadly distributed to compete at the highest end of the market. 

But that balance is shifting. As many European luxur... more

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Shiza Walid
BoF reporter who conducted the interview with H&M leadership
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Episode: Can H&M Prove Sustainability is a Growth Engine?
Cath Chen
Retail editor
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Episode: The Retailer That’s Obsessed With AI
Rachael Griffiths
BoF beauty correspondent
Business of Fashion
Episode: Why Fragrance Is Fashion’s Newest Digital Frontier
Mike Sykes
Correspondent, talks about sneakers and sneaker culture
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Episode: The Sneaker of the Year 2025
Shayeza Walid
BoF reporter reporting on tariff impacts in India
The Business of Fashion
Episode: The Human Cost of Trump's Tariffs
Cat Chen
BoF Retail Editor
The Business of Fashion
Episode: Can a Shop Truly Be a “Third Place”?
Jessica Kwon
Gen Z Editorial Apprentice
The Business of Fashion
Episode: Gen Z Isn’t Buying Luxury’s Story
Joan Kennedy
BoF reporter
The Business of Fashion
Episode: The Great Fashion Reset: Can New Designers Still Build a Business?
Robert Williams
Luxury Correspondent at Large
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Episode: The Great Fashion Reset: Can Designer Debuts Revive Luxury?

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Sheena Butler-Young
Senior Correspondent specializing in key trends and market analysis within the fashion industry.
Brian Baskin
Executive Editor focused on analyzing and presenting the complex narratives influencing the fashion sector.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 143 ratings
  • Veneta

    As an Italian who lives in NY and lives fashion , it’s shocking to hear fashion experts pronounce Bottega Veneta wrongly. It comes across as disrespectful. The accent in VEneta is in the “VE” .

    Please 🙏

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    Plutopiccolino
    United States5 months ago
  • Informative

    Best podcast covering the business aspects of fashion, great length too

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    NeverAReviewer
    United States3 years ago
  • Love it

    In-depth analysis of interesting topics. Lauren Sherman does an amazing job, I’m definitely going to subscribe to BOF for more from her.

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    zonoia!
    United States3 years ago
  • So so good

    Great investigative coverage

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    princesspeach1310
    United States3 years ago
  • > BOF

    Lauren delivers a deeper dive in a more digestible format.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Frankiefiveoh
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of insights and analysis related to the fashion industry, often highlighting its relevance to both professionals and casual enthusiasts.
Positive feedback focuses on the informative nature of discussions, suggesting that the content successfully bridges the gap between high-level business insights and accessible storytelling.
There are mentions of a desire for more exploration of sustainability and equity in fashion, indicating these are areas of active interest for the audience.

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What European Luxury Can Learn From American Fashion
Q: Can American brands sustain luxury appeal at higher price points?
Yes, by balancing elevated product quality and curated experiences with selective distribution and a clear brand narrative, as seen with The Row, Kate, and Ralph Lauren respectively.
What European Luxury Can Learn From American Fashion
Q: How important is creative continuity to a luxury brand's success?
Creating a consistent vision through stable leadership or founder involvement helps customers connect with the brand's ethos, making it easier to define who the customer is and what the brand stands for.
What European Luxury Can Learn From American Fashion
Q: What's changed in the marketplace to shift momentum toward American brands?
American brands addressed issues European brands had encountered a decade earlier, refocusing on core customers, tightening product cycles, and resisting overexposure to maintain desirability and authenticity.
The Retailer That’s Obsessed With AI
Q: Cath, before we dive into the AI of it all, what is Revolve and why are we spending an entire episode on them?
Cath explains Revolve is a hybrid tech/fashion company driven by data science, with AI woven into both product discovery and merchandising. She notes their long evolution as a data-centric retailer, the growth of private labels powered by consumer insights, and the careful, measured approach to expanding physical stores, all while maintaining a strong emphasis on speed, testing, and customer-centricity.
How Oil Shock Fears Are Rippling Through Fashion
Q: What does the wartime surge in shipping costs look like on the ground, and is there a way to quantify the impact for brands and retailers?
Surcharges vary by route and carrier, with some vessels facing costs from about $1,200 to $4,000 per voyage, and routes like around the Cape of Good Hope or via the Swiss Canal being used depending on conditions.

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What is The Debrief about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fresh perspective on the global fashion industry is provided through insightful discussions featuring correspondent-hosts who aim to explore the intricacies behind prominent stories published by a leading fashion outlet. By inviting industry experts and utilizing analytical insights, the episodes navigate through crucial topics such as luxury retail strategies, the intersection of fashion and technology, influencer marketing, and the evolution of consumer behavior. With a mix of in-depth analysis and current industry trends, the podcast delves into the challenges and transformations within the fashion landscape, equally emphasizing mega brands and emerging indie labels. Listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of the economic, social,... more

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