Christian Louboutin
Designer, Christian Louboutin
The French designer’s signature red soles have catapulted his glamorous creations into the highest strata of luxury footwear.
Riding the Miami Wave
Luxury brands are stepping up their presence in the gateway to Latin America, but can Miami carry their weight?
Riding the Miami Wave
Luxury brands are stepping up their presence in the gateway to Latin America, but can Miami carry their weight?
Franca Sozzani: 'I Respect When People Put Their Life in Front of Their Work'
The Vogue Italia editor on Dubai's fashion potential and what the future holds for the next generation of designers.
Franca Sozzani: 'I Respect When People Put Their Life in Front of Their Work'
The Vogue Italia editor on Dubai's fashion potential and what the future holds for the next generation of designers.
Who's Winning the Fashion E-Commerce Race?
Fashion e-commerce is heating up. In a race between luxury incumbents, ‘pure play’ e-tailers and a slew of upstarts with new business models, who will come out ahead?
Who's Winning the Fashion E-Commerce Race?
Fashion e-commerce is heating up. In a race between luxury incumbents, ‘pure play’ e-tailers and a slew of upstarts with new business models, who will come out ahead?
Mansur Gavriel Responds to ‘Proof’ of Copying
Maryam Nassir Zadeh has accused breakout accessories label Mansur Gavriel of mimicking her shoe designs, sharing what she called ‘clear proof’ with BoF. In an exclusive statement, designers Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel respond.
Mansur Gavriel Responds to ‘Proof’ of Copying
Maryam Nassir Zadeh has accused breakout accessories label Mansur Gavriel of mimicking her shoe designs, sharing what she called ‘clear proof’ with BoF. In an exclusive statement, designers Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel respond.
Shop Tactics: Why a First Flagship Matters
A flurry of high fashion labels have opened their first flagships in elite London real estate. With sky-high retail rents and customers accustomed to shopping online, is a physical store worth the investment?
Shop Tactics: Why a First Flagship Matters
A flurry of high fashion labels have opened their first flagships in elite London real estate. With sky-high retail rents and customers accustomed to shopping online, is a physical store worth the investment?
Luxe for Sale as Cartier, Prada Become Bargains in Brazil
Because of a plunge in the value of Brazil’s currency, many luxury products are now cheaper in Sao Paulo than they are in New York.
Luxe for Sale as Cartier, Prada Become Bargains in Brazil
Because of a plunge in the value of Brazil’s currency, many luxury products are now cheaper in Sao Paulo than they are in New York.
NY Exhibit Unties History, Culture of Sneakers
"The Rise of Sneaker Culture," which opens at the Brooklyn Museum on Friday, traces the history of sneakers from their humble beginnings to iconic status.
NY Exhibit Unties History, Culture of Sneakers
"The Rise of Sneaker Culture," which opens at the Brooklyn Museum on Friday, traces the history of sneakers from their humble beginnings to iconic status.
Pedder Group, Kurt Geiger Tapping Asia Footwear Growth
Incumbents and new entrants alike are seizing the opportunity in Asia’s growing footwear market.
Pedder Group, Kurt Geiger Tapping Asia Footwear Growth
Incumbents and new entrants alike are seizing the opportunity in Asia’s growing footwear market.
Online Luxury Reseller RealReal Raises $40 Million in Funding
The RealReal built a $100 million business around second-hand Chanel flap bags and lightly scuffed Christian Louboutin pumps. Now it wants to double in size using a new injection of venture funding.
Online Luxury Reseller RealReal Raises $40 Million in Funding
The RealReal built a $100 million business around second-hand Chanel flap bags and lightly scuffed Christian Louboutin pumps. Now it wants to double in size using a new injection of venture funding.
Pop Quiz | Alessandro Michele, Mulberry, LVMH Prize
How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Alessandro Michele, Mulberry, LVMH Prize and more.
Pop Quiz | Alessandro Michele, Mulberry, LVMH Prize
How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Alessandro Michele, Mulberry, LVMH Prize and more.
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.
