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Franca Sozzani

1950 - 2016

The frank and outspoken editor led Vogue Italia for 28 years and engaged readers on controversial topics like race and weight.

Franca Sozzani
News & Analysis

The Spotlight | From Britten P/L

This month, BoF shines its Spotlight on From Britten P/L, an under-the-radar menswear label from Melbourne, Australia, now in its sixth season.

News & Analysis

The Spotlight | From Britten P/L

This month, BoF shines its Spotlight on From Britten P/L, an under-the-radar menswear label from Melbourne, Australia, now in its sixth season.


Workplace & Talent

Fashion’s Most Famous Art Director

With a combination of raw talent, unbounded enthusiasm and lessons learned from a remarkable string of mentors, Fabien Baron has reached the pinnacle of his profession.

Workplace & Talent

Fashion’s Most Famous Art Director

With a combination of raw talent, unbounded enthusiasm and lessons learned from a remarkable string of mentors, Fabien Baron has reached the pinnacle of his profession.


News & Analysis

Colin's Column | Does the Format of International Talent Competitions Give English Speakers an Unfair Advantage?

On the occasion of the 2013 International Woolmark Prize, Colin McDowell says it's time to evolve international talent searches to eliminate disadvantages for non-English speakers.

News & Analysis

Colin's Column | Does the Format of International Talent Competitions Give English Speakers an Unfair Advantage?

On the occasion of the 2013 International Woolmark Prize, Colin McDowell says it's time to evolve international talent searches to eliminate disadvantages for non-English speakers.


News & Analysis

International Woolmark Prize goes to Christian Wijnants

LONDON, United Kingdom — Belgian designer Christian Wijnants took home a $100,000 AUD (€77,200) cash prize and will have his pieces stocked in some

News & Analysis

International Woolmark Prize goes to Christian Wijnants

LONDON, United Kingdom — Belgian designer Christian Wijnants took home a $100,000 AUD (€77,200) cash prize and will have his pieces stocked in some


Global Markets

Could Africa be the Next Frontier for Fashion Retail?

NAIROBI, Kenya — In recent weeks, the media hype around Africa has been remarkable, with several articles in major publications proclaiming the

Global Markets

Could Africa be the Next Frontier for Fashion Retail?

NAIROBI, Kenya — In recent weeks, the media hype around Africa has been remarkable, with several articles in major publications proclaiming the


Workplace & Talent

Edward Enninful: 'A Good Stylist Can Work in Any Medium'

BoF traces the personal and professional trajectory of stylist and fashion director Edward Enninful, from his 'baptism into fashion' on the London Tube to the offices of Condé Nast.

Workplace & Talent

Edward Enninful: 'A Good Stylist Can Work in Any Medium'

BoF traces the personal and professional trajectory of stylist and fashion director Edward Enninful, from his 'baptism into fashion' on the London Tube to the offices of Condé Nast.


News & Analysis

The Bottom Line | Condé Nast 2.0

LONDON, United Kingdom – Moves this week from within Condé Nast International suggest that some of the media giant's edgiest fashion publications –

News & Analysis

The Bottom Line | Condé Nast 2.0

LONDON, United Kingdom – Moves this week from within Condé Nast International suggest that some of the media giant's edgiest fashion publications –



News & Analysis

The Spotlight | Roberta Furlanetto

MILAN, Italy — The words "Made in Italy" have long been the pride of the Italian fashion system. But, in recent years, controversy has erupted as the

News & Analysis

The Spotlight | Roberta Furlanetto

MILAN, Italy — The words "Made in Italy" have long been the pride of the Italian fashion system. But, in recent years, controversy has erupted as the


News & Analysis

Paris Fashion Week | Introducing the EVER Manifesto

PARIS, France — Besides the requisite family members (Paul McCartney) and celebrities (Charlotte Rampling and Gwyneth Paltrow) in her audience and

News & Analysis

Paris Fashion Week | Introducing the EVER Manifesto

PARIS, France — Besides the requisite family members (Paul McCartney) and celebrities (Charlotte Rampling and Gwyneth Paltrow) in her audience and


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