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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

Will John Galliano Take Maison Margiela to New Heights?
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

Will John Galliano Take Maison Margiela to New Heights?
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Why is Net-a-Porter on the IPO Block?
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

Why is Net-a-Porter on the IPO Block?
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

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

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

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.

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.




