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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

Market Pulse | Big Shoes to Fill

The Savigny Luxury Index lost ground in October, as consumer appetite for mega-brands continues to cool and management changes shake up the industry.

News & Analysis

Market Pulse | Big Shoes to Fill

The Savigny Luxury Index lost ground in October, as consumer appetite for mega-brands continues to cool and management changes shake up the industry.


News & Analysis

Week in Review | Burberry's Surprise, Anatomy of a Soundtrack, Isabella Blow, AF Vandevorst's Journey, Logomania

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.


News & Analysis

Fashion Funnies | When They Were Kids

LONDON, United Kingdom — Today, BoF brings you the next instalment of "When They Were Kids," a cartoon series depicting fashion figures as children,

News & Analysis

Fashion Funnies | When They Were Kids

LONDON, United Kingdom — Today, BoF brings you the next instalment of "When They Were Kids," a cartoon series depicting fashion figures as children,


News & Analysis

Making Sense of Burberry's Big News

BoF’s Imran Amed reflects on the surprise news that Christopher Bailey is set to take on the dual title of chief creative and chief executive officer, following the departure of Angela Ahrendts to Apple.

News & Analysis

Making Sense of Burberry's Big News

BoF’s Imran Amed reflects on the surprise news that Christopher Bailey is set to take on the dual title of chief creative and chief executive officer, following the departure of Angela Ahrendts to Apple.


News & Analysis

Angela Ahrendts to Leave Burberry for Apple, Christopher Bailey to Be CEO

Angela Ahrendts is set to exit her role as the company's chief executive in mid-2014 to join Apple. In an unusual move, Christopher Bailey will replace Ahrendts, taking on the dual title of chief creative and chief executive officer.

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Angela Ahrendts to Leave Burberry for Apple, Christopher Bailey to Be CEO

Angela Ahrendts is set to exit her role as the company's chief executive in mid-2014 to join Apple. In an unusual move, Christopher Bailey will replace Ahrendts, taking on the dual title of chief creative and chief executive officer.



News & Analysis

CEO Talk | Angela Ahrendts on Burberry's Connected Culture

In a BoF Exclusive, Imran Amed sits down with Burberry chief executive Angela Ahrendts to discuss the company's connected culture as the company launches its first fragrance since taking its beauty business in house earlier this year.

News & Analysis

CEO Talk | Angela Ahrendts on Burberry's Connected Culture

In a BoF Exclusive, Imran Amed sits down with Burberry chief executive Angela Ahrendts to discuss the company's connected culture as the company launches its first fragrance since taking its beauty business in house earlier this year.


News & Analysis

5 of Fashion's Top Global Talent Spotters and Matchmakers

Today, BoF highlights five of the world's top talent spotters and matchmakers, behind-the-scenes influencers who are each experts in identifying and developing the best design and business talent in the global fashion industry.

News & Analysis

5 of Fashion's Top Global Talent Spotters and Matchmakers

Today, BoF highlights five of the world's top talent spotters and matchmakers, behind-the-scenes influencers who are each experts in identifying and developing the best design and business talent in the global fashion industry.


Fashion Week

Burberry to Bring Men’s Show Home to London

LONDON, United Kingdom — British megabrand Burberry is set to bring its menswear show back to London on June 18, after more than ten years of showing

Fashion Week

Burberry to Bring Men’s Show Home to London

LONDON, United Kingdom — British megabrand Burberry is set to bring its menswear show back to London on June 18, after more than ten years of showing


Global Markets

Following the Thread of India's Artisans

Today, BoF columnist Bandana Tewari reports on Project Renaissance, a unique collaboration between Indian artisans and international fashion brands

Global Markets

Following the Thread of India's Artisans

Today, BoF columnist Bandana Tewari reports on Project Renaissance, a unique collaboration between Indian artisans and international fashion brands


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