How Fashion Brands Build Community in 2025

Earlier this month, A Ma Maniére — one part of James Whitner's The Whitaker Group — was named one of BoF's Best Fashion Stores in the World, our definitive global list of retailers with the most distinctive edits and experiences.Whitner has spent twenty years building an independ ...  Show more

For a long time, upcycling sat on the fringes of the fashion industry, a tactic used primarily by small independent designers, niche sustainability labels and in one-off capsule collections. That's changing. At Paris Couture Week this spring, Swiss designer Kevin Germanier closed ...  Show more

As inflation bites and politics polarise, the fashion industry in 2025 is facing unprecedented pressure to hold onto its customers. Brands are looking to community as a deeper and more emotional form of engagement. But building true community takes more than buzzwords. In this ep ...  Show more

“Community” is a buzzword that gets thrown around a lot in the business world. But what does it really mean to build one—and what does it take to make it last? More importantly, how can businesses create communities that drive long-term success? Matt Mullenweg, the co-founder of ...  Show more

Shayna Macklin, Fractional CMO at Rainbow Shops, delves into fashion brand partnerships and social media. In an oversaturated influencer market, brands are seeking effective partnership strategies. Fortunately, evergreen creator programs and cross-branded collaborations offer the ...  Show more

In this episode, Michelle Thames discusses the power of community and growing your business through relationships. She emphasizes the importance of networking and finding your tribe, as well as leveraging platforms for engagement and creating spaces for connection. She shares ...