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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
Fashion Week

Christopher Bailey's Grand Last Act

For his final presentation for Burberry, the designer infused much of the collection with a spirited LGBTQ+ rainbow that recalled his whimsical early years at the house.

Fashion Week

Christopher Bailey's Grand Last Act

For his final presentation for Burberry, the designer infused much of the collection with a spirited LGBTQ+ rainbow that recalled his whimsical early years at the house.


Technology

Burberry Teams up with Farfetch in Online Push

Burberry will work closely with Farfetch to expand its distribution globally, giving the British brand access to over 150 countries.

Technology

Burberry Teams up with Farfetch in Online Push

Burberry will work closely with Farfetch to expand its distribution globally, giving the British brand access to over 150 countries.


News & Analysis

Should Fashion Brands Bet on Star Designers?

There are advantages to hiring a star designer who knows how to feed the voracious publicity machine, argues Alexandra Shulman.

News & Analysis

Should Fashion Brands Bet on Star Designers?

There are advantages to hiring a star designer who knows how to feed the voracious publicity machine, argues Alexandra Shulman.


Retail

Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week

BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.

Retail

Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week

BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.


News & Analysis

On Sex Abuse, We Are All Guilty

The fashion industry must take collective responsibility for normalising alleged sex offenders like Mario Testino and Bruce Weber.

News & Analysis

On Sex Abuse, We Are All Guilty

The fashion industry must take collective responsibility for normalising alleged sex offenders like Mario Testino and Bruce Weber.


Financial Markets

Op-Ed | Burberry's Lost in a Fashion Wilderness

The British luxury brand needs a top creative director to turn things around.

Financial Markets

Op-Ed | Burberry's Lost in a Fashion Wilderness

The British luxury brand needs a top creative director to turn things around.


Financial Markets

Burberry Holiday Sales Miss Estimates as Gobbetti Pushes Change

Retail revenue rose 2 percent on a comparable basis for the quarter ended December 31, missing the 4 percent growth predicted by analysts.

Financial Markets

Burberry Holiday Sales Miss Estimates as Gobbetti Pushes Change

Retail revenue rose 2 percent on a comparable basis for the quarter ended December 31, missing the 4 percent growth predicted by analysts.


News & Analysis

Kim Jones Exiting Louis Vuitton

The artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear is set to leave the LVMH-owned mega-brand after seven years.

News & Analysis

Kim Jones Exiting Louis Vuitton

The artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear is set to leave the LVMH-owned mega-brand after seven years.


Beauty

How Ryan Seacrest Went From American Idol to Selling $50 Million Worth of Menswear a Year

The mega entertainer is parlaying his on-camera success into a lifestyle empire that already includes a popular fashion brand. His next challenge? Getting ‘regular’ guys to buy into beauty.

Beauty

How Ryan Seacrest Went From American Idol to Selling $50 Million Worth of Menswear a Year

The mega entertainer is parlaying his on-camera success into a lifestyle empire that already includes a popular fashion brand. His next challenge? Getting ‘regular’ guys to buy into beauty.


Luxury

The Best of BoF 2017 | Business

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2017. Today, we highlight some of the top Business stories.

Luxury

The Best of BoF 2017 | Business

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2017. Today, we highlight some of the top Business stories.


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