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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 –

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 –


BoF Exclusive | Film Premiere: Band of Outsiders' Scott Sternberg in Being There, by The Little Squares

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

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

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

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
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.




