Adut Akech
Model
The South Sudanese refugee was the second black model in history to land the concluding bridal spot in a Chanel couture show and has scored five Vogue September issue covers.
How Valentino Embraced Diversity
Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli has reimagined the storied Roman fashion house as an extraordinary hybrid of extravagance and inclusivity, casting black models like Sudanese refugee Adut Akech to bring a modern edge to his couture and send a message to the world.
How Valentino Embraced Diversity
Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli has reimagined the storied Roman fashion house as an extraordinary hybrid of extravagance and inclusivity, casting black models like Sudanese refugee Adut Akech to bring a modern edge to his couture and send a message to the world.
At the #BoF500 Gala in Paris, Inclusivity Takes Centre Stage
Naomi Campbell, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Karen Elson and other industry leaders from around the world celebrated the #BoF500 and inclusivity during Paris Fashion Week.
At the #BoF500 Gala in Paris, Inclusivity Takes Centre Stage
Naomi Campbell, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Karen Elson and other industry leaders from around the world celebrated the #BoF500 and inclusivity during Paris Fashion Week.
Stories Embedded in the Fabric at McQueen
There have been seasons when Sarah Burton’s allegiance to her past crippled her own relevance. Time has a way of readjusting such perceptions.
Stories Embedded in the Fabric at McQueen
There have been seasons when Sarah Burton’s allegiance to her past crippled her own relevance. Time has a way of readjusting such perceptions.
Introducing the #BoF500 Class of 2019
In advance of tonight's annual BoF 500 gala at Paris Fashion Week, The Business of Fashion is proud to reveal the latest members of the #BoF500, a community of people shaping the global fashion industry that grows stronger over time.
Introducing the #BoF500 Class of 2019
In advance of tonight's annual BoF 500 gala at Paris Fashion Week, The Business of Fashion is proud to reveal the latest members of the #BoF500, a community of people shaping the global fashion industry that grows stronger over time.
Dapper Dan, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Chika Are Our #BoF500 Cover Stars
For the seventh annual BoF 500, we spotlight the change agents who are helping to create a more inclusive fashion industry.
Dapper Dan, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Chika Are Our #BoF500 Cover Stars
For the seventh annual BoF 500, we spotlight the change agents who are helping to create a more inclusive fashion industry.
Valentino’s Haute Humanism
Pierpaolo Piccioli's insistence on diversity and inclusivity has brought couture down to earth at the same time as he has sent it soaring to heaven.
Valentino’s Haute Humanism
Pierpaolo Piccioli's insistence on diversity and inclusivity has brought couture down to earth at the same time as he has sent it soaring to heaven.
Stella McCartney Opens a Door
The collection had a vigorous breadth and depth, but also an imaginative flair that has eluded her in the past.
Stella McCartney Opens a Door
The collection had a vigorous breadth and depth, but also an imaginative flair that has eluded her in the past.
Alexander McQueen Casts a Spell
Sarah Burton has her own tale to tell, outside the overweening narrative of McQueen, and the way she chose to tell it yielded a challenging, breathtaking show.
Alexander McQueen Casts a Spell
Sarah Burton has her own tale to tell, outside the overweening narrative of McQueen, and the way she chose to tell it yielded a challenging, breathtaking show.
Genuine Obsession at Off-White
The collection’s showpiece was surely a dramatic coat, beaded with the rear-vision rubric, "Things are closer than they appear." Abloh said that was his mantra.
Genuine Obsession at Off-White
The collection’s showpiece was surely a dramatic coat, beaded with the rear-vision rubric, "Things are closer than they appear." Abloh said that was his mantra.
Versace Goes Big
The strength of Donatella’s new work is the way she embraces it, with love and fearlessness and the same dry wit with which she deals with all the tricky propositions in her life.
Versace Goes Big
The strength of Donatella’s new work is the way she embraces it, with love and fearlessness and the same dry wit with which she deals with all the tricky propositions in her life.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
