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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

Week in Review | Fashion Media Gamechangers, Michael Kors in Shanghai, John Lobb, Charles James

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

News & Analysis

Week in Review | Fashion Media Gamechangers, Michael Kors in Shanghai, John Lobb, Charles James

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


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Week in Review | BoF Careers, Victoria Beckham, Hermès, Mickey Drexler, Rick Owens, Instagram

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

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Week in Review | BoF Careers, Victoria Beckham, Hermès, Mickey Drexler, Rick Owens, Instagram

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


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Week in Review | Wang & H&M, Manolo's Marvellous Stories, Ari Seth Cohen, Brazil

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

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Week in Review | Wang & H&M, Manolo's Marvellous Stories, Ari Seth Cohen, Brazil

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


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Pop Quiz | This Week's Answers

Answers to our Pop Quiz, which covers Manolo Blahnik, Alexander Wang, Fashion Week Australia, and more.

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Pop Quiz | This Week's Answers

Answers to our Pop Quiz, which covers Manolo Blahnik, Alexander Wang, Fashion Week Australia, and more.


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Week in Review | Stefano Sassi, Sweaty Betty, Virginie Mouzat, 'Daigou' Agents

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

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Week in Review | Stefano Sassi, Sweaty Betty, Virginie Mouzat, 'Daigou' Agents

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


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Pop Quiz | This Week's Answers

Answers to our Pop Quiz, which covers Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld and more.

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Pop Quiz | This Week's Answers

Answers to our Pop Quiz, which covers Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld and more.


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Week in Review | Generic Consumer Culture, Italian Fashion, Artist-Born Brands, Software, The Elder Statesman

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


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Week in Review | Margaret Howell, YSL Film, Costume Collaborations, Mayfair Moves, Vogue is Not Dead

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


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Week in Review | L'Wren Scott, Veronica Beard, Amy Odell, Everywhere Commerce, Mandi Lennard, Danish Jewellers

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


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Week in Review | Diane Pernet, Honest Critics, Australia's Fashion Crisis, The Blonde Salad, Baja East

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


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