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Entertainer

The hip hop star has collaborated with Louis Vuitton, Nike and Canada Goose, cementing his status as a leading fashion player.

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Luxury

FYI Brand Group Launches Fashion and Pop Culture Division

The brand strategy agency that links rap stars Travis Scott and DJ Khaled with luxury fashion houses from Dior to Saint Laurent, is launching a dedicated fashion division.

Luxury

FYI Brand Group Launches Fashion and Pop Culture Division

The brand strategy agency that links rap stars Travis Scott and DJ Khaled with luxury fashion houses from Dior to Saint Laurent, is launching a dedicated fashion division.


Luxury

Louis Vuitton Has a Michael Jackson Problem

The explosive 'Leaving Neverland' documentary, in which the pop superstar is accused of sexually abusing children, could spark a PR crisis for the French luxury brand as it weighs what to do about Virgil Abloh's Michael Jackson-inspired men's collection.

Luxury

Louis Vuitton Has a Michael Jackson Problem

The explosive 'Leaving Neverland' documentary, in which the pop superstar is accused of sexually abusing children, could spark a PR crisis for the French luxury brand as it weighs what to do about Virgil Abloh's Michael Jackson-inspired men's collection.


News & Analysis

Karl Lagerfeld Dies in Paris

The world’s most iconic and prolific designer was widely known as the king of fashion.

News & Analysis

Karl Lagerfeld Dies in Paris

The world’s most iconic and prolific designer was widely known as the king of fashion.


News & Analysis

StockX Opens Office in London and Plans Store

The three-year-old company that has quickly become the largest marketplace in the world is going after the UK’s $262 million sneaker resale market.

News & Analysis

StockX Opens Office in London and Plans Store

The three-year-old company that has quickly become the largest marketplace in the world is going after the UK’s $262 million sneaker resale market.


News & Analysis

Why Hasn’t #MeToo Come for Ian Connor?

Despite multiple rape allegations, the former Kanye West creative consultant and current streetwear ‘it’-boy is still front and centre in the fashion business.

News & Analysis

Why Hasn’t #MeToo Come for Ian Connor?

Despite multiple rape allegations, the former Kanye West creative consultant and current streetwear ‘it’-boy is still front and centre in the fashion business.


News & Analysis

The Business of Reggaeton Style

They have swag, sex appeal and their infectious music videos secure billions of views. No wonder brands as diverse as Chanel, Guess and Dolce & Gabbana are waking up to the influence of these Latin music megastars.

News & Analysis

The Business of Reggaeton Style

They have swag, sex appeal and their infectious music videos secure billions of views. No wonder brands as diverse as Chanel, Guess and Dolce & Gabbana are waking up to the influence of these Latin music megastars.


Media

The Rise of Drake’s OVO Label

The contemporary sportswear line, co-owned by Canadian rapper Drake and business partners Oliver El-Khatib and Noah "40" Shebib, is expected to reach $50 million in revenue this year.

Media

The Rise of Drake’s OVO Label

The contemporary sportswear line, co-owned by Canadian rapper Drake and business partners Oliver El-Khatib and Noah "40" Shebib, is expected to reach $50 million in revenue this year.


Retail

Is Inclusivity the New Exclusivity? Gucci Certainly Thinks So

The Italian luxury megabrand attributes its phenomenal success to a bold paradigm shift from exclusivity to inclusivity, but Gucci is much less sticky than inclusive brands like Apple.

Retail

Is Inclusivity the New Exclusivity? Gucci Certainly Thinks So

The Italian luxury megabrand attributes its phenomenal success to a bold paradigm shift from exclusivity to inclusivity, but Gucci is much less sticky than inclusive brands like Apple.


Luxury

Why Rappers Are Fashion’s New Royalty

After years of avoiding associations with hip-hop, the fashion industry has woken up to the marketing power of America’s greatest cultural export.

Luxury

Why Rappers Are Fashion’s New Royalty

After years of avoiding associations with hip-hop, the fashion industry has woken up to the marketing power of America’s greatest cultural export.


News & Analysis

Craig Green Is Pitti Uomo's Next Guest Designer

The acclaimed menswear designer will present his Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the Pitti Uomo trade show in Florence, skipping London Fashion Week Men's.

News & Analysis

Craig Green Is Pitti Uomo's Next Guest Designer

The acclaimed menswear designer will present his Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the Pitti Uomo trade show in Florence, skipping London Fashion Week Men's.


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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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