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.


Will Mass Customisation Work For Fashion?
Despite the success of services like NikeiD, mass customisation has yet to take off in fashion.

Will Mass Customisation Work For Fashion?
Despite the success of services like NikeiD, mass customisation has yet to take off in fashion.

All Change in British Fashion Education
The two top schools in BoF’s global ranking of MA fashion programmes are in the midst of significant leadership changes. What must they do to stay on top?

All Change in British Fashion Education
The two top schools in BoF’s global ranking of MA fashion programmes are in the midst of significant leadership changes. What must they do to stay on top?

Why Has Apple Been Poaching Fashion Execs?
Before the launch of Apple’s Watch, the company made a slew of fashion and luxury hires. But the moves at the notoriously secretive Apple are about more than wearable tech.

Why Has Apple Been Poaching Fashion Execs?
Before the launch of Apple’s Watch, the company made a slew of fashion and luxury hires. But the moves at the notoriously secretive Apple are about more than wearable tech.

BoF Exclusive | How Burberry is Rebuilding Its Japan Business
On June 30, Burberry’s lucrative 35-year licensing deal with Sanyo Shokai came to a quiet close, enabling Burberry to take direct control of its Japanese business. How will the brand manage the transition and make up the shortfall?

BoF Exclusive | How Burberry is Rebuilding Its Japan Business
On June 30, Burberry’s lucrative 35-year licensing deal with Sanyo Shokai came to a quiet close, enabling Burberry to take direct control of its Japanese business. How will the brand manage the transition and make up the shortfall?

Burberry Sales Growth Hit by Weakening Demand
Trench coat maker Burberry is reporting slowing sales amid weakening demand in Asia and a volatile American market.

Burberry Sales Growth Hit by Weakening Demand
Trench coat maker Burberry is reporting slowing sales amid weakening demand in Asia and a volatile American market.

Tesla Hires Ex-Burberry Executive to Lead North American Sales
Tesla Motors Inc. has hired former Burberry senior vice president Ganesh Srivats, adding a sales executive to help the electric-car maker extend its reputation for automotive luxury to an increasingly global audience.

Tesla Hires Ex-Burberry Executive to Lead North American Sales
Tesla Motors Inc. has hired former Burberry senior vice president Ganesh Srivats, adding a sales executive to help the electric-car maker extend its reputation for automotive luxury to an increasingly global audience.

Burberry, JW Anderson and London's New Feminine Mood
Just the right amount of femininity created a new mood at London Collections: Men, writes Colin McDowell.

Burberry, JW Anderson and London's New Feminine Mood
Just the right amount of femininity created a new mood at London Collections: Men, writes Colin McDowell.

Burberry Sees Increased Uncertainty as Annual Profit Declines
Burberry Group Plc reported a 1 percent decline in annual earnings as the strength of sterling and decelerating sales in Hong Kong weighed on margins.

Burberry Sees Increased Uncertainty as Annual Profit Declines
Burberry Group Plc reported a 1 percent decline in annual earnings as the strength of sterling and decelerating sales in Hong Kong weighed on margins.

Burberry May Follow Chanel Narrowing Europe-China Price Gap
Burberry signalled that it may cut prices in Asia and raise them in Europe, following the likes of Chanel in responding to a growing pricing differential between the regions caused by the weakness of the euro.

Burberry May Follow Chanel Narrowing Europe-China Price Gap
Burberry signalled that it may cut prices in Asia and raise them in Europe, following the likes of Chanel in responding to a growing pricing differential between the regions caused by the weakness of the euro.

Burberry Sales Advance as Americas Compensate for Hong Kong Fall
Burberry Group Plc said second-half sales gained 10 percent as growth in the Americas made up for for a decline in Hong Kong.

Burberry Sales Advance as Americas Compensate for Hong Kong Fall
Burberry Group Plc said second-half sales gained 10 percent as growth in the Americas made up for for a decline in Hong Kong.
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