Alber Elbaz
1961 - 2021
The late designer was one of the most beloved people in fashion, he helmed and reinvigorated Lanvin for 14 years and launched AZ Factory as his last venture.


Op-Ed | Is Digital Imagery Creating Cut-and-Paste Fashion Trends?
The rise of high definition, highly accessible digital documentation is driving cut-and-paste fashion trends, argues Liroy Choufan.

Op-Ed | Is Digital Imagery Creating Cut-and-Paste Fashion Trends?
The rise of high definition, highly accessible digital documentation is driving cut-and-paste fashion trends, argues Liroy Choufan.

Summer Menswear in Paris a Relaxed Affair
PARIS, France — Menswear season in Paris brought the lofty catwalks back to the people, with a series of shows that twinned the glamor and energy of

Summer Menswear in Paris a Relaxed Affair
PARIS, France — Menswear season in Paris brought the lofty catwalks back to the people, with a series of shows that twinned the glamor and energy of

Lanvin Menswear Goes Stylishly Film Noir
PARIS, France — Lanvin's spring-summer 2014 menswear show evoked a feeling of being on a film noir set.

Lanvin Menswear Goes Stylishly Film Noir
PARIS, France — Lanvin's spring-summer 2014 menswear show evoked a feeling of being on a film noir set.

5 of Fashion's Top Global Talent Spotters and Matchmakers
Today, BoF highlights five of the world's top talent spotters and matchmakers, behind-the-scenes influencers who are each experts in identifying and developing the best design and business talent in the global fashion industry.

5 of Fashion's Top Global Talent Spotters and Matchmakers
Today, BoF highlights five of the world's top talent spotters and matchmakers, behind-the-scenes influencers who are each experts in identifying and developing the best design and business talent in the global fashion industry.

Power Moves | Thierry Andretta Leaves Lanvin, Michèle Huban to Take the Reins
PARIS, France — Thierry Andretta has stepped down as the managing director of Lanvin, a position he held since 2009. Michèle Huban, Lanvin's current

Power Moves | Thierry Andretta Leaves Lanvin, Michèle Huban to Take the Reins
PARIS, France — Thierry Andretta has stepped down as the managing director of Lanvin, a position he held since 2009. Michèle Huban, Lanvin's current

The Spotlight | Joe Richards
This month, the BoF Spotlight shines on Joe Richards, a young London-based designer who, after working for the likes of Céline and Dior, has debuted a women's collection under his own name, combining simplicity and sophistication for a modern, masculine effect.

The Spotlight | Joe Richards
This month, the BoF Spotlight shines on Joe Richards, a young London-based designer who, after working for the likes of Céline and Dior, has debuted a women's collection under his own name, combining simplicity and sophistication for a modern, masculine effect.

Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season
This season, the most successful fashion films broke away from the old template, embracing the unexpected plots, quirky music and bursts of humour that resonate with online audiences. Sit back, turn up your speakers and enjoy BoF's Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season.

Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season
This season, the most successful fashion films broke away from the old template, embracing the unexpected plots, quirky music and bursts of humour that resonate with online audiences. Sit back, turn up your speakers and enjoy BoF's Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season.

Looking Back at a Historic Paris Fashion Week
Today, Jessica Michault, editor-in-chief of Nowfashion.com, shares her thoughts on the Paris Fashion Week collections.

Looking Back at a Historic Paris Fashion Week
Today, Jessica Michault, editor-in-chief of Nowfashion.com, shares her thoughts on the Paris Fashion Week collections.

Colin's Column | Making the Case for a Modern Couture
PARIS, France — Strange people in the fashion world. Take Dior. The couturier who founded the house with money provided by Marcel Boussac, the cotton

Colin's Column | Making the Case for a Modern Couture
PARIS, France — Strange people in the fashion world. Take Dior. The couturier who founded the house with money provided by Marcel Boussac, the cotton

The Art and Science of Valuing Vintage
How to price vintage goods? The answer is part art, part science.

The Art and Science of Valuing Vintage
How to price vintage goods? The answer is part art, part science.
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.




