Calvin Klein
Founder, Calvin Klein
With his minimalist aesthetic and sensual imagery, he launched an iconic American lifestyle brand encompassing apparel, fragrance and jewellery.


Carolina Herrera's New Man
Wes Gordon's debut as creative director of the house was flashy, flamboyant and fit for Giorgio Beverly Hills, if a bit too trendy at times.

Carolina Herrera's New Man
Wes Gordon's debut as creative director of the house was flashy, flamboyant and fit for Giorgio Beverly Hills, if a bit too trendy at times.

What's Next for New York?
The centrifugal force that once held New York Fashion Week together is losing its strength but that’s not necessarily a bad thing for the likes of Sies Marjan, Rodarte, Prabal Gurung and Opening Ceremony.

What's Next for New York?
The centrifugal force that once held New York Fashion Week together is losing its strength but that’s not necessarily a bad thing for the likes of Sies Marjan, Rodarte, Prabal Gurung and Opening Ceremony.

Ralph Lauren Loosens Up
At its 50th anniversary Central Park extravaganza, the American mega-brand proved it could loosen up and credibly live outside the strict confines of its preppy vision as it fights to regain relevance with consumers.

Ralph Lauren Loosens Up
At its 50th anniversary Central Park extravaganza, the American mega-brand proved it could loosen up and credibly live outside the strict confines of its preppy vision as it fights to regain relevance with consumers.

Rebooting Escada for a New Era
Tim Blanks gets a first look inside the reinvention of the former colossus ahead of its New York Fashion Week debut, designed by Niall Sloan and brought to life by a dream team of Pat McGrath, Guido Palau, Jacob K, Frederic Sanchez and Stefan Beckman.

Rebooting Escada for a New Era
Tim Blanks gets a first look inside the reinvention of the former colossus ahead of its New York Fashion Week debut, designed by Niall Sloan and brought to life by a dream team of Pat McGrath, Guido Palau, Jacob K, Frederic Sanchez and Stefan Beckman.

New York Fashion Show Spotlights Adaptive Fashion
Amid a week of shows dominated by brands like Calvin Klein and Tom Ford, the Runway of Dreams Foundation gave a presentation devoted to looks created specially for people with physical challenges.

New York Fashion Show Spotlights Adaptive Fashion
Amid a week of shows dominated by brands like Calvin Klein and Tom Ford, the Runway of Dreams Foundation gave a presentation devoted to looks created specially for people with physical challenges.

Stella McCartney, Alber Elbaz, Christopher Wylie and Riz Ahmed to Headline VOICES 2018
McCartney will also receive the 2018 Global VOICES Award for her pioneering work in the field of sustainability within the fashion space.

Stella McCartney, Alber Elbaz, Christopher Wylie and Riz Ahmed to Headline VOICES 2018
McCartney will also receive the 2018 Global VOICES Award for her pioneering work in the field of sustainability within the fashion space.

Will Fashion's Retail Boom Last?
A new fashion cycle is pushing consumers to update their wardrobes with items like palazzo pants and distressed denim, breathing new life into struggling mall retailers.

Will Fashion's Retail Boom Last?
A new fashion cycle is pushing consumers to update their wardrobes with items like palazzo pants and distressed denim, breathing new life into struggling mall retailers.

Ivan Bart Rethinks IMG’s Approach to Fashion Week
The executive, who now oversees IMG’s global fashion event business, says providing a platform for conversation is the key to regaining the agency’s grip on New York Fashion Week.

Ivan Bart Rethinks IMG’s Approach to Fashion Week
The executive, who now oversees IMG’s global fashion event business, says providing a platform for conversation is the key to regaining the agency’s grip on New York Fashion Week.

Tommy Hilfiger’s Pivot to Asia
Ahead of its TommyNow show in Shanghai, the brand shares its big plans for Asia. Standing in its way are a crowded marketplace, fickle consumers and the potential fallout from a trade war.

Tommy Hilfiger’s Pivot to Asia
Ahead of its TommyNow show in Shanghai, the brand shares its big plans for Asia. Standing in its way are a crowded marketplace, fickle consumers and the potential fallout from a trade war.

Why Thom Browne Is Worth $500 Million to Zegna
Ermenegildo Zegna Group paid a hefty sum to acquire 85 percent of the American fashion label, but the price tag comes with new opportunities and synergies for the Italian company.

Why Thom Browne Is Worth $500 Million to Zegna
Ermenegildo Zegna Group paid a hefty sum to acquire 85 percent of the American fashion label, but the price tag comes with new opportunities and synergies for the Italian company.
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.




