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Founder, Calvin Klein

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

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Premium Denim's Tentative Comeback

After stagnating in the wake of the global economic crisis, in recent seasons, the premium denim market has seen an uptick in consumer demand. BoF examines the forces behind the rebound.

News & Analysis

Premium Denim's Tentative Comeback

After stagnating in the wake of the global economic crisis, in recent seasons, the premium denim market has seen an uptick in consumer demand. BoF examines the forces behind the rebound.


Workplace & Talent

Vera Wang Says Keep Your Feet on the Ground and Don't Get Ahead of Yourself

Vera Wang has turned what began as a single bridal boutique into a fashion and lifestyle empire with an overall retail value of over $1 billion. BoF speaks to the powerhouse entrepreneur about her remarkable professional journey.

Workplace & Talent

Vera Wang Says Keep Your Feet on the Ground and Don't Get Ahead of Yourself

Vera Wang has turned what began as a single bridal boutique into a fashion and lifestyle empire with an overall retail value of over $1 billion. BoF speaks to the powerhouse entrepreneur about her remarkable professional journey.


Workplace & Talent

Fashion’s Most Famous Art Director

With a combination of raw talent, unbounded enthusiasm and lessons learned from a remarkable string of mentors, Fabien Baron has reached the pinnacle of his profession.

Workplace & Talent

Fashion’s Most Famous Art Director

With a combination of raw talent, unbounded enthusiasm and lessons learned from a remarkable string of mentors, Fabien Baron has reached the pinnacle of his profession.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Racial Diversity on the Runway

It's time for the global fashion industry to stop turning a blind eye to the lack of racial diversity on the runways, says op-ed contributor Demi Sinclair.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Racial Diversity on the Runway

It's time for the global fashion industry to stop turning a blind eye to the lack of racial diversity on the runways, says op-ed contributor Demi Sinclair.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Love Magazine Taps Panos Yiapanis

LONDON, United Kingdom — Biannual fashion tome Love magazine has appointed stylist and longtime contributor Panos Yiapanis as fashion

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Power Moves | Love Magazine Taps Panos Yiapanis

LONDON, United Kingdom — Biannual fashion tome Love magazine has appointed stylist and longtime contributor Panos Yiapanis as fashion


Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Patrick Li, Art Director

Celebrated art director Patrick Li sat down with BoF to talk about his personal journey from a UC Berkeley student obsessed with music and architecture to the top of New York’s fashion media world.

Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Patrick Li, Art Director

Celebrated art director Patrick Li sat down with BoF to talk about his personal journey from a UC Berkeley student obsessed with music and architecture to the top of New York’s fashion media world.


News & Analysis

Colin's Column | Does the Format of International Talent Competitions Give English Speakers an Unfair Advantage?

On the occasion of the 2013 International Woolmark Prize, Colin McDowell says it's time to evolve international talent searches to eliminate disadvantages for non-English speakers.

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Colin's Column | Does the Format of International Talent Competitions Give English Speakers an Unfair Advantage?

On the occasion of the 2013 International Woolmark Prize, Colin McDowell says it's time to evolve international talent searches to eliminate disadvantages for non-English speakers.


News & Analysis

Week in Review | Digital Runway, Loyalty and Satisfaction, NYFW Photo Diary

Fashion 2.0 | Topshop and Google Plan Data-Savvy Digital Runway (Fashion 2.0) "In recent cycles, fashion shows, once closed industry events, have

News & Analysis

Week in Review | Digital Runway, Loyalty and Satisfaction, NYFW Photo Diary

Fashion 2.0 | Topshop and Google Plan Data-Savvy Digital Runway (Fashion 2.0) "In recent cycles, fashion shows, once closed industry events, have


News & Analysis

The Spotlight | Nellie Partow

This month, the BoF Spotlight turns to Nellie Partow, a NY-based designer label known for its pared-back silhouettes, striking hues, sumptuous materials and experimentation with textures and knitwear.

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The Spotlight | Nellie Partow

This month, the BoF Spotlight turns to Nellie Partow, a NY-based designer label known for its pared-back silhouettes, striking hues, sumptuous materials and experimentation with textures and knitwear.


News & Analysis

Photo Diary | NYFW, Days 6-8: Rodarte, Siki Im, Diesel, Sophie Theallet, Jeremy Scott, Reed Krakoff, Calvin Klein

NEW YORK, United States — Today, contributing photographer Sonny Vandevelde files backstage imagery from the Rodarte, Siki Im, Diesel, Sophie

News & Analysis

Photo Diary | NYFW, Days 6-8: Rodarte, Siki Im, Diesel, Sophie Theallet, Jeremy Scott, Reed Krakoff, Calvin Klein

NEW YORK, United States — Today, contributing photographer Sonny Vandevelde files backstage imagery from the Rodarte, Siki Im, Diesel, Sophie


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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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