The Philippine fashion, beauty, and business industry gathered to learn from the visionary behind the Business of Fashion . The Samsung Performing Arts Theater buzzed with excitement as Vogue Philippines hosted the seventh edition of Vogue Talks featuring Imran Amed, founder and editor-in-chief of the Business of Fashion (BoF). The July 9 event is the latest in a series of enlightening conversations with industry leaders, which included creatives and thought leaders such as Sharif Hamza, Marian Pastor Roces, Anna Lagon, and Carlo Chen-Delantar.
On stage, Amed was joined by Vogue Philippines editor-in-chief Bea Valdes and fashion director Pam Quiñones, who facilitated the talk. Amed captivated the audience with his journey from a management consultant in London to becoming one of fashion’s most influential voices. Guests were from a variety of industries, including Dr.
Vicki Belo and Dr. Hayden Kho from the Belo Medical Group, and representatives from Suyen Corporation, Vision Express, BAYO, Dexterton, Opulence, Hermes, Alpha Line, and Gucci. “The people who are drawn to the fashion industry are drawn to it from a place of passion,” the BoF founder says at the start.
The entrepreneur recalled his own unfulfilled feelings after 10 years of following a traditional business path. “There were a lot of people telling me there were no jobs for people like me in fashion, so I decided to start my own company.” The 49-year-old comes from a family of immigrants, with his sch.
