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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

Fashion Week

Why Isn’t the World’s Fashion Capital Producing More Emerging Fashion Businesses?

As fashion month comes to a close in Paris, BoF examines the prospects for the city's young fashion designers.

Fashion Week

Why Isn’t the World’s Fashion Capital Producing More Emerging Fashion Businesses?

As fashion month comes to a close in Paris, BoF examines the prospects for the city's young fashion designers.


News & Analysis

Marking Five Years of BoF

LONDON, United Kingdom — This week marks a very special milestone in the history of The Business of Fashion : our 5th birthday!

News & Analysis

Marking Five Years of BoF

LONDON, United Kingdom — This week marks a very special milestone in the history of The Business of Fashion : our 5th birthday!


Fashion Week

Colin's Column | Top Collections from London Fashion Week

Legendary fashion writer and BoF contributing editor Colin McDowell has been attending and reviewing fashion shows for more than 30 years. Who better

Fashion Week

Colin's Column | Top Collections from London Fashion Week

Legendary fashion writer and BoF contributing editor Colin McDowell has been attending and reviewing fashion shows for more than 30 years. Who better


Technology

Halston | Fast fashion resurrection

It's been a long time since the days of disco, Studio54 and the iconic American fashion brand Halston. But, Net-a-Porter and the new team behind

Technology

Halston | Fast fashion resurrection

It's been a long time since the days of disco, Studio54 and the iconic American fashion brand Halston. But, Net-a-Porter and the new team behind


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.

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