Alessandro Michele
Creative Director, Valentino
The surprise choice for Gucci creative director re-energised the historic house in a matter of months and now he is set to take the helm at Valentino.


Chaos and a Little Creation in Milan
While change is afoot, Milan lacks a new generation of visionaries to lead Italian fashion into the future, argues Angelo Flaccavento.

Chaos and a Little Creation in Milan
While change is afoot, Milan lacks a new generation of visionaries to lead Italian fashion into the future, argues Angelo Flaccavento.

Milan Fights for Emerging Labels
Milan is revamping its fashion week line-up with a slew of young labels — many from Asia. But can it really rival London as a platform for emerging fashion talent?

Milan Fights for Emerging Labels
Milan is revamping its fashion week line-up with a slew of young labels — many from Asia. But can it really rival London as a platform for emerging fashion talent?

For Gucci, Why More is More
While some fashion editors may see it as repetitive, Alessandro Michele’s creative strategy is driving impressive revenue growth for Gucci.

For Gucci, Why More is More
While some fashion editors may see it as repetitive, Alessandro Michele’s creative strategy is driving impressive revenue growth for Gucci.

The Kate Young Effect
The stylist’s knack for turning Hollywood ‘it-girls’ into sartorial stars has made her one of the most powerful figures in the dance between the film and fashion industries.

The Kate Young Effect
The stylist’s knack for turning Hollywood ‘it-girls’ into sartorial stars has made her one of the most powerful figures in the dance between the film and fashion industries.

The Bally Club
A vague ‘gentlemen’s club’ theme framed the season’s eclectic leather-goods, yet the brand’s ‘fashion’ message lacked coherence with its heritage.

The Bally Club
A vague ‘gentlemen’s club’ theme framed the season’s eclectic leather-goods, yet the brand’s ‘fashion’ message lacked coherence with its heritage.

The Extraordinary Alchemy of Alessandro Michele
There were a million bits and pieces in Wednesday's Gucci show, some extremely beautiful, some ludicrous, and some a startling, provocative marriage of both.

The Extraordinary Alchemy of Alessandro Michele
There were a million bits and pieces in Wednesday's Gucci show, some extremely beautiful, some ludicrous, and some a startling, provocative marriage of both.

Gucci Helps Kering Report Fastest Growth Since 2012
Kering follows peers LVMH, Burberry and Hermes as the latest luxury-goods company to report improvements in Asia and Europe.

Gucci Helps Kering Report Fastest Growth Since 2012
Kering follows peers LVMH, Burberry and Hermes as the latest luxury-goods company to report improvements in Asia and Europe.

Behind Gucci’s All-Black Campaign Teaser
Recently released ‘audition videos’ for Gucci’s next ad campaign reveal a cast of nine black models, a significant shift for a brand that once got ‘two thumbs down for diversity.’

Behind Gucci’s All-Black Campaign Teaser
Recently released ‘audition videos’ for Gucci’s next ad campaign reveal a cast of nine black models, a significant shift for a brand that once got ‘two thumbs down for diversity.’

As ‘Re-commerce’ War Rages, Vestiaire Collective Arms Up with $62 Million Raise
Vestiaire Collective will use the funding to fuel expansion into new markets and reinforce customer acquisition amidst competition from The RealReal, Tradesy and others.

As ‘Re-commerce’ War Rages, Vestiaire Collective Arms Up with $62 Million Raise
Vestiaire Collective will use the funding to fuel expansion into new markets and reinforce customer acquisition amidst competition from The RealReal, Tradesy and others.

The Best of BoF 2016 | Top 10 Videos
From rare in-depth interviews with industry icons Yohji Yamomto and John Galliano, to talks with pop-culture figures will.i.am and Joan Smalls, in 2016 BoF captured the people shaping the global fashion industry on film.

The Best of BoF 2016 | Top 10 Videos
From rare in-depth interviews with industry icons Yohji Yamomto and John Galliano, to talks with pop-culture figures will.i.am and Joan Smalls, in 2016 BoF captured the people shaping the global fashion industry on film.
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.




