The Business of Fashion Podcast

The Business of Fashion Podcast

Author: The Business of Fashion Language: English Episodes: 100
Behind the runway shows and seasonal collections lies a vast, intricate industry where creativity meets commerce. The Business of Fashion Podcast pulls back the curtain on this world, offering candid conversations that go far beyond surface-level trends. Each episode connects you directly with the minds shaping what we wear and why-designers grappling with production challenges, CEOs navigating global markets, and innovators rethinking sustainability and technology. These are not just interviews, but substantive discussions that unpack the real decisions, pressures, and breakthroughs happening at the intersection of art and enterprise. You’ll hear analysis on shifting consumer behaviors, the economics behind brand strategies, and personal stories from leaders who have built iconic labels or are launching disruptive new ventures. It’s the audio companion to the publication’s deeply reported journalism, providing context and clarity on the forces driving fashion forward. For anyone curious about the craft, the culture, and the calculated risks that define modern style, this podcast serves as an essential, engaging guide. Tune in for perspectives that are as insightful as they are accessible, whether you’re building a career in the industry or simply want to understand the business behind the beauty.
Episodes
The New Rules for Influencer Marketing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:49
Influencer marketing in 2026 is a different beast. Once dominated by follower counts and splashy sponsored posts, the sector is now shaped by richer performance data, new monetisation models and growing consumer sceptici…
The Couture Season That Cut Through [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:10
Editor-at-large, Tim Blanks and editor-in-chief, Imran Amed are back from the Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2026 shows where the biggest moments of the week lived up to all the anticipation.Jonathan Anderson’s debut at Dio…
Making Sense of Fashion’s Brutal Job Market [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:44
Across fashion, companies that once embraced remote or hybrid work are increasingly pushing employees back into the office, with some moving towards four or even five days a week. At the same time, competition for jobs,…
How Jonathan Anderson is Refashioning the House of Dior [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:16
On Monday Jan. 26, Jonathan Anderson debuted his first couture collection for Christian Dior.In December, BoF founder Imran Amed travelled to Paris to meet with Anderson to get a first look, and to take stock of his jour…
Lessons on Purpose, Restraint and Responsibility [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:20
Speaking at the Institut Français de la Mode graduation ceremony in Paris, BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed reflected on his own personal journey that led him to create The Business of Fashion, starting with a chance encou…
Have Sneakers Lost Their Cool? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:09
Sneakers have driven growth for the sportswear industry for decades, in recent years accelerated by the pandemic and work-from-home culture. However, a recent Bank of America report sparked debate by suggesting the sneak…
Saks’ Bankruptcy and the Future of Luxury Retail [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:21
Saks’ bankruptcy was widely expected, yet still felt like a shock to the fashion system. The department store giant’s Chapter 11 filing outlines $1.75 billion in restructuring finance and $3.4 billion owed to as many as…
Inside Beauty’s 2026 M&A Pipeline [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:21
2026 opens with real movement in beauty deals. As first reported by The Business of Beauty, Estée Lauder is exploring a packaged sale of Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart to free up cash and refocus the portfolio. Who’s n…