Imran Amed shares his key findings from recent fashion weeks in London, Milan and Paris as the industry grapples with a slowdown that has raised questions about the long-term business model of the luxury sector.

After a year of war, things continued to heat up in the Middle East this week. BoF spoke to industry sources in the region to assess the impact, from Beirut’s ateliers to fashion retailers in Dubai.

BoF founder and editor in chief Imran Amed sits down with the newly-appointed creative director of Gap Inc. to explore how the latest chapter in his creative journey is changing the way he thinks about success and professional fulfilment.

The British designer is leaving the Roman fur and leather goods house and will ‘concentrate fully’ on his role as menswear artistic director at LVMH stablemate Dior.

With the US presidential election just weeks away, concerns are rising about its potential impact on global financial markets, as a close race between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump could lead to significant trade policy shifts affecting sectors from European exports to emerging markets.

The move that reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations amid rising regulatory pressures.