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Brandon Maxwell

Designer, Brandon Maxwell

The LVMH Prize finalist and CFDA Swarovski Award winner’s gowns are a red carpet staple for clients including Karlie Kloss and Jennifer Lawrence.

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Fashion Week

Two New York Showmen Question the Value of Approval at NYFW

Brandon Maxwell and Christian Siriano, fresh off filming another season of the newly rebooted Project Runway and both known for their red carpet looks, presented collections full of unabashed glamour and campy femininity.

Fashion Week

Two New York Showmen Question the Value of Approval at NYFW

Brandon Maxwell and Christian Siriano, fresh off filming another season of the newly rebooted Project Runway and both known for their red carpet looks, presented collections full of unabashed glamour and campy femininity.


News & Analysis

Can Topshop Owner Arcadia Still Be Saved?

Creditors could vote down Arcadia chairman Philip Green's restructuring proposal leaving administrators to seek out new owners for Topshop.

News & Analysis

Can Topshop Owner Arcadia Still Be Saved?

Creditors could vote down Arcadia chairman Philip Green's restructuring proposal leaving administrators to seek out new owners for Topshop.


News & Analysis

The CFDA Enters Its Tom Ford Era at 2019 Awards

The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony said goodbye to chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg and honoured Jennifer Lopez, Brandon Maxwell, Rick Owens, Eileen Fisher and Carine Roitfeld.

News & Analysis

The CFDA Enters Its Tom Ford Era at 2019 Awards

The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony said goodbye to chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg and honoured Jennifer Lopez, Brandon Maxwell, Rick Owens, Eileen Fisher and Carine Roitfeld.


News & Analysis

How Long Does It Really Take to Create a Beauty Product? Hint: Not Two Years

Founders and brands often say they labour for years to perfect their latest skincare and cosmetics products. But the two-year journey from concept to store shelves is more marketing myth than reality.

News & Analysis

How Long Does It Really Take to Create a Beauty Product? Hint: Not Two Years

Founders and brands often say they labour for years to perfect their latest skincare and cosmetics products. But the two-year journey from concept to store shelves is more marketing myth than reality.


News & Analysis

New York’s Other Fashion Week

Monday’s Met Gala anchored a week as packed with marquee fashion events as any New York Fashion Week.

News & Analysis

New York’s Other Fashion Week

Monday’s Met Gala anchored a week as packed with marquee fashion events as any New York Fashion Week.


Luxury

Which Designers Dressed the Most Stars at the Met Gala?

Gucci dominated the Met Gala's pink carpet, generating more buzz on social media than any other brand. But a single look (or in Lady Gaga's case, four looks) was enough to draw attention to some smaller designers.

Luxury

Which Designers Dressed the Most Stars at the Met Gala?

Gucci dominated the Met Gala's pink carpet, generating more buzz on social media than any other brand. But a single look (or in Lady Gaga's case, four looks) was enough to draw attention to some smaller designers.


Marketing

Capitalising on the Met Gala Moment Is Harder Than it Looks

The Costume Institute benefit is fashion’s biggest night, but brands have few options to up the marketing potential. Are companies missing out by not thinking beyond the red carpet?

Marketing

Capitalising on the Met Gala Moment Is Harder Than it Looks

The Costume Institute benefit is fashion’s biggest night, but brands have few options to up the marketing potential. Are companies missing out by not thinking beyond the red carpet?


News & Analysis

What Tom Ford’s CFDA Post Means for American Fashion

After a three-year search, the organisation has found a successor for Diane von Furstenberg.

News & Analysis

What Tom Ford’s CFDA Post Means for American Fashion

After a three-year search, the organisation has found a successor for Diane von Furstenberg.


Fashion Week

At New York Fashion Week, Designers Dispense with the Runway

In the quest to sell clothes, alternative approaches to storytelling are, for some designers, trumping the catwalk.

Fashion Week

At New York Fashion Week, Designers Dispense with the Runway

In the quest to sell clothes, alternative approaches to storytelling are, for some designers, trumping the catwalk.


Fashion Week

Why a Plus-Size Online Retailer is Kicking Off Fashion Week

Despite the presence of curve models on the runway and an undeniable market opportunity among consumers, fashion has remained stubbornly inaccessible to plus-size women. Now, 11 Honoré is challenging the norm.

Fashion Week

Why a Plus-Size Online Retailer is Kicking Off Fashion Week

Despite the presence of curve models on the runway and an undeniable market opportunity among consumers, fashion has remained stubbornly inaccessible to plus-size women. Now, 11 Honoré is challenging the norm.


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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.

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