Podcasts

Tracee Ellis Ross shares her journey from Hollywood actress to entrepreneur with BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed, detailing the systemic changes she’s driving in the haircare industry.

As immigration raids in Los Angeles spur large-scale protests, the fashion industry has remained largely silent. The Debrief explores the reasons behind the muted response and the tangible actions brands can take to support vulnerable workers.

At The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025, Hailey Bieber reflects on launching Rhode, achieving rapid success and her vision for a lasting legacy brand.

Sheena Butler-Young and Brian Baskin delve into whether this year’s high-profile campaigns, critical executive changes and a blockbuster sneaker release signal a newfound focus on female athletes.

Founder Emily Oberg discusses her entrepreneurial journey from Calgary to Los Angeles, transforming her passion for fashion and wellness into the cult lifestyle brand Sporty & Rich.

E.l.f. Beauty’s $1 billion acquisition of Rhode demonstrates the power of authentic branding amid a sea of generic beauty lines fronted by famous faces.

Giancarlo Giammetti, co-founder of Valentino, sits down for an exclusive interview with BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed in Rome to discuss the early days of Valentino, the importance of protecting creativity in a fashion market that prioritises commercialisation, and why it is critical for the industry to support young designers who are overlooked by a fashion system under pressure.

Once thought to be resistant to economic downturns, the beauty industry is facing a significant slowdown. This week on The Debrief, BoF’s Daniela Morosini explains why consumers are pulling back and what brands can do next.

Imran Amed, founder and CEO of The Business of Fashion, and Luca Solca, managing director of luxury goods at Bernestein, speak to System Magazine’s Jonathan Wingfield about how luxury fashion is navigating economic headwinds, shifting consumer values and the urgent need for creative renewal.

In a time of consumer caution and social division, fashion brands are investing in community to drive loyalty. BoF’s Lei Takanashi joins The Debrief to explore the emotional core of brand building today.

Maryse Mbonyumutwa of Pink Mango, Laduma Ngxokolo of MaXhosa Africa, and Reni Folawiyo of Alara join writer Rozan Ahmed at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 to discuss how African brands are overcoming operational challenges to bring global creativity and sustainability to fashion.

The US and China's 90-day trade truce is welcome news for fashion, but uncertainty lingers. BoF’s Cathleen Chen and Marc Bain join The Debrief to break down the immediate impact, lasting challenges and strategies brands should adopt in uncertain times.