| 21 December, 2012 | by Imran Amed, Editor | | The Best of BoF | Top Articles of 2012 |  Best of BoF 2012 LONDON, United Kingdom — It's that time again when we take a look back at the people, places and innovations that have defined the year in the business of fashion. And what a year it's been. From the debuts of new heavyweight designers at megabrands Dior and Yves Saint Laurent to the flurry of digital innovations and the rising markets of India, China and Brazil, we've covered it all. It was a particularly special year for BoF, as we celebrated our 5th birthday at events in New York, London and Florence, packed with our friends and supporters from across the BoF community, further emboldening us to continue BoF's development into a must-read resource for fashion professionals around the world. We are grateful for the support our community has shown us this past year, and are looking forward to the fruitful years ahead. But now, it's time for even BoF to take a break from the fashion frenzy. We will be off until 3 January, 2013. Until then, we look back at the best of BoF in 2012. Happy holidays to everyone, and best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous 2013! PEOPLE  François-Henri Pinault | Photo: Virgile Guinard Here at BoF, we are constantly inspired by the movers, shakers and decision makers who are shaping fashion as we know it. CEO Talk | François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PPR
Over the summer, I caught up with the affable Francois-Henri Pinault for an exclusive interview on PPR's newly announced joint-venture with Yoox Group. Mr Pinault plans to rapidly build out PPR's ecommerce capability across its brand portfolio with a view to having €1billion in online turnover by 2020. CEO Talk | Bruno Pavlovsky, President of Fashion, Chanel
In contrast, a few months later I spoke with Chanel's Bruno Pavlovsky and learned the thinking behind Chanel's decision to not sell its ready-to-wear and accessories online. It was a fascinating, revealing look into this, one of the world’s most powerful luxury brands. The Business of Blogging | The Man Repeller
Then there was the sensationally funny Leandra Medine, who sat down with BoF managing editor Vikram Kansara and me at the Bowery Hotel in New York one afternoon, keeping us in stitches with her witty repartee and impressing us with the smart strategy behind her breakout blog, The Manrepeller. First Person | Tory Burch Says Work Hard, Think Long Term and Be Patient
First Person | Jenna Lyons Says You Have To Make Quick Decisions From the Gut
And, our New York-based writer Tommye Fitzpatrick met with two stylish and inspirational women, Jenna Lyons and Tory Burch, for our signature First Person interviews. Each shared their personal and professional stories, and in doing so, explained how they came to be two of the most influential people working in fashion today. TECHNOLOGY  Digital London West | Illustration: Clara Terne for Wallpaper* The impact of new technologies on the fashion industry has long been a focus of our intelligence and analysis. This past year was no exception. In Digital London, Technology and Fashion Collide
In an article co-published with Wallpaper* magazine, we explored how London's rising technology and fashion scenes have intersected, giving the city a much-needed creative and entrepreneurial boost. Fashion 2.0 | The Next Chapter of Content and Commerce Integration
We also explored the evolution of the content-meets-commerce model that has come to define fashion and luxury e-commerce. "Over the last decade, the interconnectedness of the web has rewired reality and given rise to new business models that integrate commerce and content," wrote Vikram Kansara. E-Commerce Week | The Stage is Set for an E-Commerce Explosion
Elizabeth Knopf reported on how recent innovations and infrastructural advances have set the stage for an e-commerce explosion. The Long View | Chris Anderson Says the 'Maker' Movement is the Next Industrial Revolution
Former Wired US editor Chris Anderson shared his thoughts on the ‘Maker’ Movement. Retail Recon | Burberry's Bet on Retail Entertainment
And, in a bit of 'Retail Recon,' we visited Burberry's sparkling new flagship on London's Regent Street, reviewing all its digital bells and whistles. GLOBAL CURRENTS India Inc. | Thinking Beyond the Cashmere Crowd
And, we had one outstanding piece on India’s own version of the ‘bridge and tunnel’ crowd from our contributing editor, the inimitable Bandana Tewari, whose travels around the world and busy schedule made it impossible for us to get more out of her — this year. I agree with Rymn Nassand of New York who commented below her article, “Succinct, insightful and smart-as usual. Tell us more!” OPINION  Source: Dandy Diary Opinion pieces from the BoF team, as well as those from Op-Ed contributors, have become a very popular feature on the site. Perhaps it’s not surprising because so much fashion journalism has become watered down. Even if I don’t always personally agree with their conclusions, I firmly believe that BoF should be a platform for strong points of view, backed by facts and informed opinion. A Wake-Up Call for YSL's PR Team
Shortly after Hedi Slimane’s debut at Yves Saint Laurent, I reported on the bizarre PR antics of the house in the six months leading up to the show in Paris in October. I’ll leave to you to read the details, but suffice it to say the piece struck a nerve. It is the most read (and certainly the most discussed) article in BoF history. Colin's Column | Remembering Diana Vreeland
We love Colin’s Column, and apparently so do many of you! Colin McDowell’s regular musings on the fashion industry in all its guises have sparked endless controversy here on BoF, and elsewhere. Our favourite column of the year, and this was a tough choice, was his vivid and honest account of his interactions with Diana Vreeland. Thank you Colin. Op-Ed | Making The Case Against Fast Fashion Collaborations
When Eugene Rabkin wrote to me earlier this year to share an essay he had written on the H&M and Margiela collaboration, I agreed with him that BoF was the ideal platform for sparking the debate on fast fashion collaborations. Op-Ed | The Problem with Most Fashion-Tech Startups
And finally, highly-respected New York venture capitalist Lawrence Lenihan provided powerful context and advice for fashion-tech startups today. Imran Amed is founder and editor-in-chief of The Business of Fashion |      Email | | | Post a comment | | | 21 December, 2012 | by BoF Team | | BoF Daily Digest | Luxury lustre in 2013, Betsey’s back, Rad couture, V&A to celebrate clubwear, Dream memes |  Christian Dior boutique on Avenue Montaigne, Paris | Source: Dior Luxury goods firms lustre may fade, not vanish in 2013 (Reuters)
“Luxury goods manufacturers won’t retain the immunity from tough global economic conditions they’ve enjoyed for the past two years in 2013, but they’ll still grow and hang on to their decent credit metrics, said Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services today.” Betsey Johnson, Back in the Pink (NY Times)
“Despite repeated pleas, Betsey Johnson would not sit still. The tiny 70-year-old designer — legendary in the fashion world for ending her runway shows with cartwheels and a split — paced nervously in her small studio on West 37th Street in Manhattan, crammed with hot-pink vintage knickknacks and a rainbow of tulle skirts that hung from the ceiling.” Rad Hourani invited to present haute couture in Paris (Montreal Gazette)
“Rad Hourani is "over the moon" with the news that he has been invited to show on the Parisian haute couture calendar as a guest of the Chambre syndicale de la haute couture. It's a first in fashion history on two counts: Not only is Hourani the first Canadian so honoured, but it is also the first time a unisex collection will be presented as part of the elite lineup, in January.” V&A To Celebrate London's Eighties Clubwear (Vogue.co.uk)
“The Victoria & Albert’s museum’s major summer 2013 exhibition will look at how London’s Eighties club scene had a revolutionising impact on the international fashion world. Over 85 outfits by designers such as John Galliano and Vivienne Westwood will be displayed, alongside clubwear worn at the time.” Dream Memes: Fashion Gets Funny in 2012 (Fashionologie)
“Perry Ellis once said that “fashion dies when it is taken too seriously,” but if the social commentary the industry has gotten this year is any indication, there’s no danger of that happening anytime soon. In fact, if the memes spawned in 2012 say anything, it’s that the public’s interest in fashion has never been so high.” | | Email | | | 1 Comment | | | |
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