What to Make of Fashion's Unlikely Saviours

Is There a New Gucci Brewing? View on Web Add to contacts New reader? Subscribe THE DAILY DIGEST ADVERTISEMENT THE UPFRONT Dear BoF Community, Landlords and their retail tenants have developed relationships during the pandemic that go far beyond the monthly rent check. Mall owners now hold stakes in struggling brands like Brooks Brothers and Forever 21, and landlords are investing in new retailers to fill a growing number of vacant storefronts. But what happens when landlords get into the fashion game? Cathaleen Chen spoke with parties on both sides of these deals. Elsewhere, Tim Blanks talks to Alessandro Michele about GucciFest and his desire to transcend "the old world" before the pandemic. Brian Baskin, Deputy Editor P.S. Would you take a Covid-19 vaccine? Are you reinventing your retail model? From your personal outlook to your business priorities, we want to better understand how 2020 has rewired your world. Take our 2020 Community Survey and see the results at BoF VOICES. TODAY'S MUST READ What Happens When Retail Landlords Invest in Their Tenants? BY Cathaleen Chen As store closures reach a record high in the wake of the pandemic, brands and property owners are working more closely together. But it's not a perfect union. Try BoF Professional for 30 days for $1/£1 JOIN TOP STORIES Fashion Show Review Is There a New Gucci Brewing? BY Tim Blanks Tim Blanks talks in-depth to Alessandro Michele about his multi-day 'GucciFest' and desire to transcend 'the old world' before the pandemic. BoF Professional Black Friday and Fashion's Cloudy Holiday Outlook BY Brian Baskin This week, everyone will be talking about the kickoff to the holiday shopping season, financial results from a trio of mall brands and the status of Brexit negotiations. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet. Try BoF Professional for 30 days for $1/£1 JOIN BoF CAREERS - FEATURED JOBS   Senior Communications & Community Development Manager Zvelle      Toronto, Canada   Customer Success Manager - EMEA JOOR   London, United Kingdom   Head of Production Strategy The RealReal   San Francisco, United States View All Jobs Subscribe Were you forwarded this email? To subscribe to this newsletter, click below. Subscribe for Free Follow Us The Business of Fashion Sponsorship & Advertising About This email was sent to edwardlorilla1986.paxforex@blogger.com Add to Address Book | Unsubscribe | Edit Newsletter Subscriptions The Business of Fashion Moray House - 6th Floor · 23-31 Great Titchfield St London W1W 7PA · United Kingdom