Building emotional, even inspirational, connections to a product is more critical than ever in fashion and beauty. In today’s hyper-competitive, crowded environment, marketing strategies that make brands stand out and stay culturally relevant need a mix of old and new tactics.

Simon Porte Jacquemus staged his latest show at the Palace of Versailles as part of a brand elevation push. Fittingly for the designer, the collection was inspired not by Marie Antoinette but a people’s princess, reports Dan Thawley.

For the first-time, the industry’s hottest independent designer—a charismatic, social-media savvy storyteller from the south of France—reveals the financial underpinnings of his burgeoning company and plans for the next phase of growth.

Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermès and others say they'll stage live runway shows this autumn. But France’s sharp uptick in coronavirus cases could jeopardise organisers’ vision for a fashion week that mixes live-streaming and in-person events.

This week, everyone will be talking about Burberry's first financial results since the lockdowns and the first major live fashion show in months. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Fashion’s mistreatment of garment workers is widespread, but this week, allegations of ‘modern slavery’ at suppliers of British ultra-fast fashion label Boohoo have ignited a firestorm. Why now?

The sought-after producer is responsible for some of the most opulent and over-the-top fashion shows of the last 30 years. Now he’s going public with efforts to radically reduce the impact of the industry’s most important marketing moments.

From financing to navigating a shifting retail market, a host of obstacles are standing between emerging designers and sustainable growth.