May 10, 2025

[EN] Imran Amed | Founder of The Business of Fashion: How Imran Amed Overcame Obstacles, Created BoF, and Redefined the Fashion Industry with His Passionate Vision and Commitment to Innovation and Inclusion. [REDIFF]

1 hour 16 minutes

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It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Imran Amed to the inaugural episode of TheBoldWay. An iconic and influential figure in the world of fashion, Imran, in my view, embodies the ideal blend of creativity, innovation, and audacity.

In 2007, at just 29 years old, he created The Business of Fashion. From a simple blog, this platform has transformed into a global benchmark in the fashion industry, delivering insights and analyses to a community of over 100,000 passionate and engaged paying subscribers.

Driven by the mission to open, inform, and globally connect the fashion industry, Imran ceaselessly pushes boundaries and shapes the future of the world of fashion.

In this episode, you will discover:

The fascinating journey of Imran, from his early years in Calgary (Canada) to the creation of a global platform of influence in the fashion industry.

The deep motivations that shaped Imran's vision and determination, rooted in the education of immigrant parents and the desire to find a purpose and meaning in his life.

The key stages and decisive moments that marked the construction of BoF, from the humble beginnings of the blog to the establishment of a trusted brand and a committed community.

Imran's unique strategies for maintaining creativity, innovation, and relevance in a constantly evolving sector, as well as the sources of inspiration that fuel his vision.

Imran's audacity and self-confidence, and how he overcame doubts and criticisms to realize his dreams.

The importance of credibility and relevance in the fashion industry and why people choose BoF over other platforms.

Imran's leadership in the fashion industry and his commitment to innovation and inclusion.

The impact of BoF on the fashion industry, highlighting established brands and giving a voice to emerging creators.

Some of the key habits, rituals, and coaching strategies of Imran that contributed to his personal development and success.

The lessons learned from failures, the sacrifices made, and the daily tools used by Imran to maintain his motivation and passion.

Prepare to be inspired by the captivating story of Imran Amed and to delve into the backstage of The Business of Fashion.

References :

The Business of Fashion (BoF)

TED Talks

Augustinus Bader

Okhtein

Thomas Lenthal

Morie Fontanez

Recommandations de podcasts : BBC Podcasts, The News Agents, Jay Chetty

La bague connectée Oura Ring

Book recommandation : “A Suitable Boy” by Vikram Seth

Personnalité suggérée pour un futur épisode : Tim Blanks

Find the episode in text and images on www.thebolway.fr

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Nb: TheBoldWay ou The Bold Way, anciennement connu sous le nom de Entreprendre dans la mode ou EDLM , est un podcast produit et réalisé par Adrien Garcia.

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