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Giorgio Armani

1934 - 2025

The venerable Italian designer built a global empire around sleek tailoring and on-brand hospitality.

Giorgio Armani
News & Analysis

Sid Neigum’s Mathematical Approach

This month, our Spotlight shines on Canadian designer Sid Neigum, whose preoccupation with mathematics has spawned collections that are anything but formulaic.

News & Analysis

Sid Neigum’s Mathematical Approach

This month, our Spotlight shines on Canadian designer Sid Neigum, whose preoccupation with mathematics has spawned collections that are anything but formulaic.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | In Defence of Milan and the Italian New Wave

Federico Poletti speaks up for Milan’s creative kudos.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | In Defence of Milan and the Italian New Wave

Federico Poletti speaks up for Milan’s creative kudos.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Dior and I, Paco Rabanne, Uniqlo

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Dior and I, Paco Rabanne, Uniqlo and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Dior and I, Paco Rabanne, Uniqlo

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Dior and I, Paco Rabanne, Uniqlo and more.


Luxury

At the Paris Couture Shows, a Foggy Limbo

Haute couture lingers in a foggy, if wonderful, limbo between fantasy and normality, says Angelo Flaccavento.

Luxury

At the Paris Couture Shows, a Foggy Limbo

Haute couture lingers in a foggy, if wonderful, limbo between fantasy and normality, says Angelo Flaccavento.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Natalia Vodianova, Gucci, Le Labo

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Natalia Vodianova, Gucci, Le Labo and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Natalia Vodianova, Gucci, Le Labo

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Natalia Vodianova, Gucci, Le Labo and more.


Beauty

Edouard Roschi, Perfume Developer

Perfume developer Edouard Roschi tells BoF about his role taking perfumes from initial concept to final product, and how, along with Fabrice Penot, he founded and grew niche fragrance brand Le Labo, which was recently acquired by beauty behemoth Estée Lauder.

Beauty

Edouard Roschi, Perfume Developer

Perfume developer Edouard Roschi tells BoF about his role taking perfumes from initial concept to final product, and how, along with Fabrice Penot, he founded and grew niche fragrance brand Le Labo, which was recently acquired by beauty behemoth Estée Lauder.


Fashion Week

In Milan, Hail the Femminiello

The gender-bending trend, seen on the Gucci runway in Milan, is about to get huge, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Milan, Hail the Femminiello

The gender-bending trend, seen on the Gucci runway in Milan, is about to get huge, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Retail

Small is Beautiful Too

In China’s fashion market, making a statement used to be a matter of muscle and might. But 'doing things big' is no longer the only way to succeed.

Retail

Small is Beautiful Too

In China’s fashion market, making a statement used to be a matter of muscle and might. But 'doing things big' is no longer the only way to succeed.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Gap Hires New Presidents, Chaumet Names CEO, De Boni Exits Giorgio Armani

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Versace, Korean Travel Market, Bulgari

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Versace, the Korean travel market, Bulgari and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Versace, Korean Travel Market, Bulgari

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Versace, the Korean travel market, Bulgari and more.


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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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