Christian Louboutin
Designer, Christian Louboutin
The French designer’s signature red soles have catapulted his glamorous creations into the highest strata of luxury footwear.


Natalia Vodianova on Making Philanthropy Modern
Inspired by the rise of 'clicktivism,' the model launched Elbi, a charitable-giving app designed to democratise philanthropy. On stage at #BoFVOICES, she questioned how technology can better serve local charities around the world. Watch now.

Natalia Vodianova on Making Philanthropy Modern
Inspired by the rise of 'clicktivism,' the model launched Elbi, a charitable-giving app designed to democratise philanthropy. On stage at #BoFVOICES, she questioned how technology can better serve local charities around the world. Watch now.

Natalia Vodianova: From Fashion Fairy Tale to Philanthropic Movement
The Russian supermodel nicknamed ‘Supernova’ for her spectacular rise will receive The Business of Fashion’s GLOBAL VOICES Award 2017 for her philanthropic and advocacy work.

Natalia Vodianova: From Fashion Fairy Tale to Philanthropic Movement
The Russian supermodel nicknamed ‘Supernova’ for her spectacular rise will receive The Business of Fashion’s GLOBAL VOICES Award 2017 for her philanthropic and advocacy work.

What’s Selling in Trumpland, USA
Consumers of luxury goods in the wealthiest areas of the country that voted for Donald Trump favour traditional labels including Chanel, Louis Vuitton and David Yurman.

What’s Selling in Trumpland, USA
Consumers of luxury goods in the wealthiest areas of the country that voted for Donald Trump favour traditional labels including Chanel, Louis Vuitton and David Yurman.

Fashion’s Hottest Brands and Top Selling Products in Q3
In the latest Lyst Index, Virgil Abloh’s Off-White rockets up 31 spots to become the third-hottest fashion brand behind Balenciaga and Gucci.

Fashion’s Hottest Brands and Top Selling Products in Q3
In the latest Lyst Index, Virgil Abloh’s Off-White rockets up 31 spots to become the third-hottest fashion brand behind Balenciaga and Gucci.

René Caovilla Wants to Be the Moncler of Luxury Footwear
The nearly 100-year-old maker of some of the most expensive shoes in the world has grown exponentially in the past decade. Can the family-run business become a global brand?

René Caovilla Wants to Be the Moncler of Luxury Footwear
The nearly 100-year-old maker of some of the most expensive shoes in the world has grown exponentially in the past decade. Can the family-run business become a global brand?

Decoding the Digital Strategy Behind Ralph Lauren's 'Garage' Show
Chief marketing officer Jonathan Bottomley shares the brand’s strategy for amplifying its ultra-exclusive runway show at the designer’s upstate car garage. Two words: Instagram Stories.

Decoding the Digital Strategy Behind Ralph Lauren's 'Garage' Show
Chief marketing officer Jonathan Bottomley shares the brand’s strategy for amplifying its ultra-exclusive runway show at the designer’s upstate car garage. Two words: Instagram Stories.

Why Younger Designers Are Building Archives
Once the preserve of luxury megabrands with long histories, archives are becoming de rigueur for a handful of fashion labels striding into their second decade.

Why Younger Designers Are Building Archives
Once the preserve of luxury megabrands with long histories, archives are becoming de rigueur for a handful of fashion labels striding into their second decade.

Dior and Louis Vuitton Are the Fashion Brands with Best Instagram Stories Engagement
Just four brands featured in a ranking of users with the highest engagement rate on Instagram Stories, released to mark the feature's first anniversary.

Dior and Louis Vuitton Are the Fashion Brands with Best Instagram Stories Engagement
Just four brands featured in a ranking of users with the highest engagement rate on Instagram Stories, released to mark the feature's first anniversary.

News Bites | Bally x Swizz Beatz, Fashion Tech Lab's Stellar Advisory Board
In today's News Bites, why Bally has collaborated with Swizz Beats, while Miroslava Duma has appointed Diego Della Valle, Alexandre Arnault and Gabriela Hearst to the Fashion Tech Lab advisory board.

News Bites | Bally x Swizz Beatz, Fashion Tech Lab's Stellar Advisory Board
In today's News Bites, why Bally has collaborated with Swizz Beats, while Miroslava Duma has appointed Diego Della Valle, Alexandre Arnault and Gabriela Hearst to the Fashion Tech Lab advisory board.

The Rise of Luxury Strip Malls
Outdoor shopping centres are drawing in customers who long ago wrote off the traditional mall experience through a modern mix of food, fashion and practicality.

The Rise of Luxury Strip Malls
Outdoor shopping centres are drawing in customers who long ago wrote off the traditional mall experience through a modern mix of food, fashion and practicality.
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.




