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'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Op-Ed | Burberry's Lost in a Fashion Wilderness
The British luxury brand needs a top creative director to turn things around.

Op-Ed | Burberry's Lost in a Fashion Wilderness
The British luxury brand needs a top creative director to turn things around.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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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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