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Christopher Bailey

Former President & Chief Creative Officer, Burberry

With Angela Ahrendts, he transformed a staid British label into a coveted luxury megabrand with a focus on digital innovation.

Christopher Bailey
News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

Burberry to Unify Brands Under One Label in Bid to Boost Appeal

Burberry will phase out the Prorsum, London and Brit labels by the end of 2016, chief executive officer Christopher Bailey told reporters Tuesday.

News & Analysis

Burberry to Unify Brands Under One Label in Bid to Boost Appeal

Burberry will phase out the Prorsum, London and Brit labels by the end of 2016, chief executive officer Christopher Bailey told reporters Tuesday.


News & Analysis

Breaking the Bill Blass Curse

The pioneering American brand is back with a new business model and a new creative director. Can Chris Benz succeed where so many others have failed?

News & Analysis

Breaking the Bill Blass Curse

The pioneering American brand is back with a new business model and a new creative director. Can Chris Benz succeed where so many others have failed?


News & Analysis

The Rise of the Chief People Officer

As an increasing number of fashion companies appoint their first chief people officer, BoF asks, is the CPO a key business hire, or a HR rebrand too far?

News & Analysis

The Rise of the Chief People Officer

As an increasing number of fashion companies appoint their first chief people officer, BoF asks, is the CPO a key business hire, or a HR rebrand too far?


Financial Markets

Burberry to Slash CEO Bailey’s Pay Amid Chinese Sales Slump

Burberry Group Plc chief executive officer Christopher Bailey will get a pay cut along with other employees after the UK trenchcoat maker forecast a second year of declining profit.

Financial Markets

Burberry to Slash CEO Bailey’s Pay Amid Chinese Sales Slump

Burberry Group Plc chief executive officer Christopher Bailey will get a pay cut along with other employees after the UK trenchcoat maker forecast a second year of declining profit.


Global Markets

LA Confidence: A Fashion Force Beyond Film

With a thriving art scene, retail momentum and a GDP of more than $825 billion, Los Angeles is a growing fashion force with impact beyond its Hollywood star power.

Global Markets

LA Confidence: A Fashion Force Beyond Film

With a thriving art scene, retail momentum and a GDP of more than $825 billion, Los Angeles is a growing fashion force with impact beyond its Hollywood star power.


Fashion Week

The Business of Fashion Celebrates the #BoF500 2015

On Monday night, fashion’s top players from around the world descended on the London Edition Hotel to celebrate the unveiling of this year's BoF 500 and an accompanying special print edition examining the theme of 'Reinvention.'

Fashion Week

The Business of Fashion Celebrates the #BoF500 2015

On Monday night, fashion’s top players from around the world descended on the London Edition Hotel to celebrate the unveiling of this year's BoF 500 and an accompanying special print edition examining the theme of 'Reinvention.'


Fashion Week

"Only You" Moyet Sings for Bailey at Burberry

Since becoming chief executive at Burberry, Christopher Bailey has taken the business in idiosyncratic new directions, giving the brand an arty little kick.

Fashion Week

"Only You" Moyet Sings for Bailey at Burberry

Since becoming chief executive at Burberry, Christopher Bailey has taken the business in idiosyncratic new directions, giving the brand an arty little kick.


China

Burberry Chief Bailey Downplays Prospects of Chinese Rebound

Burberry Group Plc chief executive officer Christopher Bailey downplayed the prospect of any imminent rebound in China.

China

Burberry Chief Bailey Downplays Prospects of Chinese Rebound

Burberry Group Plc chief executive officer Christopher Bailey downplayed the prospect of any imminent rebound in China.


Fashion Week

The Shifting Jigsaw Puzzle of Fashion Week Schedules

This season, all four fashion capitals will see brands from Givenchy and Pucci to Chloé and The Row moving their slots. Why the big change around?

Fashion Week

The Shifting Jigsaw Puzzle of Fashion Week Schedules

This season, all four fashion capitals will see brands from Givenchy and Pucci to Chloé and The Row moving their slots. Why the big change around?


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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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