Skip to main content

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
Luxury

Galliano, McQueen and The Scent of Couture

Watch the BoF Breakfast Club, a discussion of the week’s most important fashion news with fashion’s most opinionated experts. On the menu this week: two new books on John Galliano and Alexander McQueen, and the logic behind Viktor & Rolf's new focus on haute couture.

Luxury

Galliano, McQueen and The Scent of Couture

Watch the BoF Breakfast Club, a discussion of the week’s most important fashion news with fashion’s most opinionated experts. On the menu this week: two new books on John Galliano and Alexander McQueen, and the logic behind Viktor & Rolf's new focus on haute couture.


News & Analysis

Galliano's Return and the Future of Gucci

Watch the inaugural BoF Breakfast Club, discussing the week’s most important fashion news with fashion’s most opinionated experts. On the menu this week: the return of John Galliano and the future of Gucci.

News & Analysis

Galliano's Return and the Future of Gucci

Watch the inaugural BoF Breakfast Club, discussing the week’s most important fashion news with fashion’s most opinionated experts. On the menu this week: the return of John Galliano and the future of Gucci.


News & Analysis

Will John Galliano Take Maison Margiela to New Heights?

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

News & Analysis

Will John Galliano Take Maison Margiela to New Heights?

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


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Joan Didion, DSquared2, Menswear Shows

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Joan Didion, DSquared2, the menswear shows and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Joan Didion, DSquared2, Menswear Shows

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Joan Didion, DSquared2, the menswear shows and more.


News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2014 | People

Next up in our retrospective of the stories that drove the conversation and defined the year in the business of fashion, we highlight some of 2014’s top articles from our People channel.

News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2014 | People

Next up in our retrospective of the stories that drove the conversation and defined the year in the business of fashion, we highlight some of 2014’s top articles from our People channel.


News & Analysis

Tomes of the Times

Just in time for the holidays, Colin McDowell picks the best fashion books of the season.

News & Analysis

Tomes of the Times

Just in time for the holidays, Colin McDowell picks the best fashion books of the season.


News & Analysis

Victoria's Secret's Missed Opportunity

LONDON, United Kingdom — We may already be in the final stages of 2014, but you'd never know it by looking at the fashion calendar this week. Over

News & Analysis

Victoria's Secret's Missed Opportunity

LONDON, United Kingdom — We may already be in the final stages of 2014, but you'd never know it by looking at the fashion calendar this week. Over


News & Analysis

Why is Net-a-Porter on the IPO Block?

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

News & Analysis

Why is Net-a-Porter on the IPO Block?

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


News & Analysis

Week in Review | #BoF500, Young Designer Investment Targets, Hermès, Michael Gordon, Frida Giannini, Goodhood

MILAN, Italy — Earlier this week, an amazing cross-section of the BoF community gathered at the London Edition hotel to celebrate the second annual

News & Analysis

Week in Review | #BoF500, Young Designer Investment Targets, Hermès, Michael Gordon, Frida Giannini, Goodhood

MILAN, Italy — Earlier this week, an amazing cross-section of the BoF community gathered at the London Edition hotel to celebrate the second annual


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Christopher Bailey, Geoffrey Beene, Floriane de Saint Pierre

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Christopher Bailey, Geoffrey Beene, and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Christopher Bailey, Geoffrey Beene, Floriane de Saint Pierre

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Christopher Bailey, Geoffrey Beene, and more.


What is The BoF 500?

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.

The BoF 500 2025 medallion logo