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.
Week in Review | Charlotte Tilbury, Hung Huang, Carlos Jereissati, Kenya, Free Press, Fashion's Rumour Mill
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
Week in Review | Charlotte Tilbury, Hung Huang, Carlos Jereissati, Kenya, Free Press, Fashion's Rumour Mill
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
In Defense of a Free Fashion Press
Fashion critics and journalists should be allowed to publish critical and substantial commentary on fashion shows without brands banning them from runway shows, says Colin McDowell, a member of the recently launched BoF 500.
In Defense of a Free Fashion Press
Fashion critics and journalists should be allowed to publish critical and substantial commentary on fashion shows without brands banning them from runway shows, says Colin McDowell, a member of the recently launched BoF 500.
Colin's Column | The Age of Irresponsible Excess
Following news that a shop assistant in Zurich refused to let Oprah Winfrey examine a $38,000 black bag, Colin McDowell says astronomically priced products are emblematic of exactly what's wrong with the fashion business.
Colin's Column | The Age of Irresponsible Excess
Following news that a shop assistant in Zurich refused to let Oprah Winfrey examine a $38,000 black bag, Colin McDowell says astronomically priced products are emblematic of exactly what's wrong with the fashion business.
Week in Review | India's Big Fat $38 Billion Wedding Market, Fashion Inflation, China Concept Stores, Tomes of the Times, Dennis Freedman, VFiles
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
Week in Review | India's Big Fat $38 Billion Wedding Market, Fashion Inflation, China Concept Stores, Tomes of the Times, Dennis Freedman, VFiles
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
Colin’s Column | Tomes of the Times
In his latest column, Colin McDowell reviews The Mechanical Smile, C.Z. Guest: American Style Icon and Madame Gres: Sculptural Fashion.
Colin’s Column | Tomes of the Times
In his latest column, Colin McDowell reviews The Mechanical Smile, C.Z. Guest: American Style Icon and Madame Gres: Sculptural Fashion.
Week in Review | Saks Acquisition, Olfactive Branding, Florists, Henry Holland's Roving Flagship, Blake Mycoskie, Flourishing Philippines, Fashion's Fourth Estate
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
Week in Review | Saks Acquisition, Olfactive Branding, Florists, Henry Holland's Roving Flagship, Blake Mycoskie, Flourishing Philippines, Fashion's Fourth Estate
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
Colin’s Column | Why Fashion Needs Its Fourth Estate
In his latest column, Colin McDowell examines the sorry state of fashion criticism and why fashion needs its Fourth Estate more than ever.
Colin’s Column | Why Fashion Needs Its Fourth Estate
In his latest column, Colin McDowell examines the sorry state of fashion criticism and why fashion needs its Fourth Estate more than ever.
Week in Review | Fashion Graduates, Great Gatsby, Miami Design District, Scott Malkin, Nigeria, Emotionally-Aware Computing, Tim Blanks
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
Week in Review | Fashion Graduates, Great Gatsby, Miami Design District, Scott Malkin, Nigeria, Emotionally-Aware Computing, Tim Blanks
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
Colin’s Column | The Great Gatsby and the Epidemic of Pornography Masquerading as Style
In Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby, Colin McDowell sees a reflection of everything that's wrong with today's fashion world.
Colin’s Column | The Great Gatsby and the Epidemic of Pornography Masquerading as Style
In Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby, Colin McDowell sees a reflection of everything that's wrong with today's fashion world.
Colin's Column | Ermenegildo Zegna Does Australia, Big-Time
Fresh from a trip down under, where he was schooled in the age-old process of wool production, Colin McDowell shares his experience of the over-the-top Australian extravaganza to celebrate the fiftieth edition of the Ermenegildo Zegna Wool Trophy.
Colin's Column | Ermenegildo Zegna Does Australia, Big-Time
Fresh from a trip down under, where he was schooled in the age-old process of wool production, Colin McDowell shares his experience of the over-the-top Australian extravaganza to celebrate the fiftieth edition of the Ermenegildo Zegna Wool Trophy.
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.
