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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
Retail

Diane von Furstenberg and New CEO Discuss Future of DVF

In an interview with BoF, the American fashion brand's namesake and recently appointed chief executive Sandra Campos outline plans for a digital, direct-to-consumer push.

Retail

Diane von Furstenberg and New CEO Discuss Future of DVF

In an interview with BoF, the American fashion brand's namesake and recently appointed chief executive Sandra Campos outline plans for a digital, direct-to-consumer push.


News & Analysis

Burberry Appoints New Chairman

The British house has named Gerry Murphy, currently chairman of Tate & Lyle, as its new chairman, completing a series of changes at the top of the company in the past year.

News & Analysis

Burberry Appoints New Chairman

The British house has named Gerry Murphy, currently chairman of Tate & Lyle, as its new chairman, completing a series of changes at the top of the company in the past year.


News & Analysis

Will Riccardo Tisci Work at Burberry?

The appointment fits into the brand’s elevation strategy, but Tisci’s penchant for sexual dressing and hard-edged urban romanticism seems at odds with Burberry’s DNA, argues Alexandra Shulman.

News & Analysis

Will Riccardo Tisci Work at Burberry?

The appointment fits into the brand’s elevation strategy, but Tisci’s penchant for sexual dressing and hard-edged urban romanticism seems at odds with Burberry’s DNA, argues Alexandra Shulman.


News & Analysis

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

From Gucci's surrealist illustrations to Loewe's comment on consumption with the Steven Meisel lensed campaign titled "Fruits", BoF rounds up the best ads of the Spring/Summer 2018 season.

News & Analysis

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

From Gucci's surrealist illustrations to Loewe's comment on consumption with the Steven Meisel lensed campaign titled "Fruits", BoF rounds up the best ads of the Spring/Summer 2018 season.


Fashion Week

Gucci, Chanel Among Fashion Month's Instagram Winners

New data from the video and photo sharing app unveils the most buzzed about brands and models over the Autumn/Winter 2018 season.

Fashion Week

Gucci, Chanel Among Fashion Month's Instagram Winners

New data from the video and photo sharing app unveils the most buzzed about brands and models over the Autumn/Winter 2018 season.


News & Analysis

What Gucci's Gun Stance Says About the End of Corporate Neutrality

Neutrality on political issues was once the norm, but millennial spending power and political polarisation mean it's now riskier to be neutral than to take a stance.

News & Analysis

What Gucci's Gun Stance Says About the End of Corporate Neutrality

Neutrality on political issues was once the norm, but millennial spending power and political polarisation mean it's now riskier to be neutral than to take a stance.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Yoox Hires Global Brand Director, Calvin Klein Appoints CMO

This week, Yoox has named Giuseppe Tamola its new global brand and marketing director, while Marie Gulin-Merle has been named Calvin Klein’s new chief marketing officer.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Yoox Hires Global Brand Director, Calvin Klein Appoints CMO

This week, Yoox has named Giuseppe Tamola its new global brand and marketing director, while Marie Gulin-Merle has been named Calvin Klein’s new chief marketing officer.


Workplace & Talent

Why Burberry Chose Riccardo Tisci

The former Givenchy creative director will succeed Christopher Bailey.

Workplace & Talent

Why Burberry Chose Riccardo Tisci

The former Givenchy creative director will succeed Christopher Bailey.


Fashion Week

Special Invitation: Join Us for Tim’s Take Live

Tune in to watch Tim Blanks deliver his take on the Autumn/ Winter 2018 season, in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed, in a members-only livestream on Wednesday, March 7.  

Fashion Week

Special Invitation: Join Us for Tim’s Take Live

Tune in to watch Tim Blanks deliver his take on the Autumn/ Winter 2018 season, in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed, in a members-only livestream on Wednesday, March 7.  


News & Analysis

Burberry’s LGBTQ+ Statement Was More Than Marketing

Christopher Bailey's swan song for Burberry sounded a powerful call to action for LGBTQ+ rights around the world where freedoms are far from secure, argues Bandana Tewari.

News & Analysis

Burberry’s LGBTQ+ Statement Was More Than Marketing

Christopher Bailey's swan song for Burberry sounded a powerful call to action for LGBTQ+ rights around the world where freedoms are far from secure, argues Bandana Tewari.


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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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