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Colin McDowell

Fashion Writer

The seasoned British fashion critic and journalist has spent decades writing for major publications, writing fashion tomes and supporting young designers.

Colin McDowell
News & Analysis

Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading 2017

BoF’s Colin McDowell shares his essential holiday reading list, from 'Schiaparelli and the Artists' to new retrospectives on Calvin Klein and Yves Saint Laurent.

News & Analysis

Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading 2017

BoF’s Colin McDowell shares his essential holiday reading list, from 'Schiaparelli and the Artists' to new retrospectives on Calvin Klein and Yves Saint Laurent.


News & Analysis

Welcoming Alexandra Shulman to the BoF Team

Imran Amed welcomes former British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman to BoF, where she will write a monthly column set to launch in September.

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Welcoming Alexandra Shulman to the BoF Team

Imran Amed welcomes former British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman to BoF, where she will write a monthly column set to launch in September.


News & Analysis

Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2017

Colin McDowell shares his essential summer fashion reading list, featuring books on Rei Kawakubo, Irving Penn, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent’s Dior years and more.

News & Analysis

Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2017

Colin McDowell shares his essential summer fashion reading list, featuring books on Rei Kawakubo, Irving Penn, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent’s Dior years and more.


News & Analysis

Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading

Just in time for the holidays, Colin McDowell shares his list of the best fashion books of the season.

News & Analysis

Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading

Just in time for the holidays, Colin McDowell shares his list of the best fashion books of the season.


News & Analysis

BoF Education: Online Courses and Global Fashion School Rankings 2016

We are proud to introduce the second iteration of BoF Education, unveiling BoF's first paid online fashion education courses and the 2016 edition of our Global Fashion Schools Ranking.

News & Analysis

BoF Education: Online Courses and Global Fashion School Rankings 2016

We are proud to introduce the second iteration of BoF Education, unveiling BoF's first paid online fashion education courses and the 2016 edition of our Global Fashion Schools Ranking.


News & Analysis

What Does Burberry's New Strategy Mean for Men's Fashion Weeks?

As fashion brands large and small opt to combine their menswear and womenswear collections, is unifying men's and women's fashion weeks the next logical step?

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What Does Burberry's New Strategy Mean for Men's Fashion Weeks?

As fashion brands large and small opt to combine their menswear and womenswear collections, is unifying men's and women's fashion weeks the next logical step?


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What Do You Want to Read Next?

Which burning topic in the fashion industry deserves a 10,000-word long-read feature?

News & Analysis

What Do You Want to Read Next?

Which burning topic in the fashion industry deserves a 10,000-word long-read feature?


Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Chris Moore, Runway Photographer

Chris Moore, runway photographer and founder of Catwalking.com, says that running a photography business "requires a strong team of people and a clear idea of what picture editors need."

Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Chris Moore, Runway Photographer

Chris Moore, runway photographer and founder of Catwalking.com, says that running a photography business "requires a strong team of people and a clear idea of what picture editors need."


Fashion Week

Introducing BoF Fashion Week

Introducing BoF Fashion Week, a new industry destination for independent coverage of the international fashion shows, launching this weekend.

Fashion Week

Introducing BoF Fashion Week

Introducing BoF Fashion Week, a new industry destination for independent coverage of the international fashion shows, launching this weekend.


News & Analysis

Introducing BoF Education, Fashion’s Platform for Online Learning

Introducing BoF Education, an online resource for fashion students, educators and entrepreneurs, with the support of River Island and The Communications Store.

News & Analysis

Introducing BoF Education, Fashion’s Platform for Online Learning

Introducing BoF Education, an online resource for fashion students, educators and entrepreneurs, with the support of River Island and The Communications Store.


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