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.
#BoF500 – The New Class: Executives
CEOs, presidents, chairmen and directors operate the firms that make fashion tick. Meet the 18 executives who are new to the #BoF500 this year.
#BoF500 – The New Class: Executives
CEOs, presidents, chairmen and directors operate the firms that make fashion tick. Meet the 18 executives who are new to the #BoF500 this year.
How Kering Built a Start-Up to Disrupt the Eyewear Market
Bringing Gucci eyewear in-house, Kering is leading a wider trend for 'intrapreneurial' ventures.
How Kering Built a Start-Up to Disrupt the Eyewear Market
Bringing Gucci eyewear in-house, Kering is leading a wider trend for 'intrapreneurial' ventures.
The Unlikely Success of Virgil Abloh
Having gained prominence as a creative consultant to Kanye West, Off-White founder Virgil Abloh is proving his three-year-old brand has the business chops to back up the buzz.
The Unlikely Success of Virgil Abloh
Having gained prominence as a creative consultant to Kanye West, Off-White founder Virgil Abloh is proving his three-year-old brand has the business chops to back up the buzz.
The Big Paris Shake-Up: Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino
What lies ahead for the new creative configurations at Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino? BoF examines the challenges and opportunities they face.
The Big Paris Shake-Up: Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino
What lies ahead for the new creative configurations at Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino? BoF examines the challenges and opportunities they face.
Alice in Ghettoland at Philipp Plein
Plein's sensorial seasonal carnival came with layered high-low clichés galore in a messy pastiche of quilted denim and leather, chains, strass and animalia jacquards.
Alice in Ghettoland at Philipp Plein
Plein's sensorial seasonal carnival came with layered high-low clichés galore in a messy pastiche of quilted denim and leather, chains, strass and animalia jacquards.
After Long Slumber, Italian Fashion Wakes to ‘Beautiful Moment’
A new generation of high-potential fashion labels is blossoming in Italy in spite of a fashion system they say has been slow to provide the support they needed to get off the ground.
After Long Slumber, Italian Fashion Wakes to ‘Beautiful Moment’
A new generation of high-potential fashion labels is blossoming in Italy in spite of a fashion system they say has been slow to provide the support they needed to get off the ground.
Following The Gucci-Striped Road To Fashion Oz
Once more Alessandro Michele made magic, but the spell is changing.
Following The Gucci-Striped Road To Fashion Oz
Once more Alessandro Michele made magic, but the spell is changing.
In London, Creativity Lost in Collage
While Simone Rocha sparkled, many of the designers at London Fashion Week seemed stuck in a maze of collage, surface decoration and styling, argues Angelo Flaccavento.
In London, Creativity Lost in Collage
While Simone Rocha sparkled, many of the designers at London Fashion Week seemed stuck in a maze of collage, surface decoration and styling, argues Angelo Flaccavento.
What You May Have Missed This Week
BoF brings you the top fashion news and analysis stories of the week.
What You May Have Missed This Week
BoF brings you the top fashion news and analysis stories of the week.
Gucci Among World’s Hottest Fashion Brands, While Prada Cools
Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel are among fashion's ‘hottest’ luxury brands, earning editorial coverage that matches or exceeds their print advertising spend.
Gucci Among World’s Hottest Fashion Brands, While Prada Cools
Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel are among fashion's ‘hottest’ luxury brands, earning editorial coverage that matches or exceeds their print advertising spend.
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.
