Giorgio Armani
1934 - 2025
The venerable Italian designer built a global empire around sleek tailoring and on-brand hospitality.


Fashion Writer Suzy Menkes to Sell Her Own Clothes Online
LONDON, United Kingdom — Suzy Menkes, doyenne of the fashion press, says she plans to auction off part of her own label-strewn wardrobe at a two-week

Fashion Writer Suzy Menkes to Sell Her Own Clothes Online
LONDON, United Kingdom — Suzy Menkes, doyenne of the fashion press, says she plans to auction off part of her own label-strewn wardrobe at a two-week

Tiffany & Co Reports First Quarter Results in Excess of Estimates
NEW YORK, United States — Tiffany & Co on Tuesday reported higher-than-expected sales for the first quarter that included Valentine's Day, helped by

Tiffany & Co Reports First Quarter Results in Excess of Estimates
NEW YORK, United States — Tiffany & Co on Tuesday reported higher-than-expected sales for the first quarter that included Valentine's Day, helped by

Bertelli and Prada Discuss Success, Expansion and Why Miu Miu Won't Show in Milan
MILAN, Italy — "We dedicate a lot of time to understand markets, and at the basis there is Miuccia's work in creating product, which has an

Bertelli and Prada Discuss Success, Expansion and Why Miu Miu Won't Show in Milan
MILAN, Italy — "We dedicate a lot of time to understand markets, and at the basis there is Miuccia's work in creating product, which has an

BoF Exclusive | Robin Derrick Speaks to CSM's New Magazine, 1Granary
To mark the launch of 1Granary, a new title produced by the students of London's Central Saint Martins, BoF brings you an exclusive excerpt from the magazine's interview with creative director and Saint Martins alumnus Robin Derrick.

BoF Exclusive | Robin Derrick Speaks to CSM's New Magazine, 1Granary
To mark the launch of 1Granary, a new title produced by the students of London's Central Saint Martins, BoF brings you an exclusive excerpt from the magazine's interview with creative director and Saint Martins alumnus Robin Derrick.

Barneys CEO Lee Takes Anti-Penney Approach to Turnaround
NEW YORK, United States — At a time when department stores are chopping themselves into mini-malls — J.C. Penney Co. being the most prominent example

Barneys CEO Lee Takes Anti-Penney Approach to Turnaround
NEW YORK, United States — At a time when department stores are chopping themselves into mini-malls — J.C. Penney Co. being the most prominent example

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.

The China Edit | Shanghai Tang, L’Oréal Expands, Uniqlo Performs, Triple-Major, Made-in-Asia Luxury
Today, we bring you the first instalment of The China Edit, a weekly curation of the most important must-read fashion business news and analysis from and about the world's largest luxury market.

The China Edit | Shanghai Tang, L’Oréal Expands, Uniqlo Performs, Triple-Major, Made-in-Asia Luxury
Today, we bring you the first instalment of The China Edit, a weekly curation of the most important must-read fashion business news and analysis from and about the world's largest luxury market.

Op-Ed | Is Church and State Obsolete?
With the rise of shopable magazines and a new hybrid business model built around retail, advertising and newsstand sales, Jeremy Langmead, editor-in-chief of Mr Porter, argues that it's time to dispense with the pretense of 'church and state' divisions between the commercial and editorial sides of a fashion media business.

Op-Ed | Is Church and State Obsolete?
With the rise of shopable magazines and a new hybrid business model built around retail, advertising and newsstand sales, Jeremy Langmead, editor-in-chief of Mr Porter, argues that it's time to dispense with the pretense of 'church and state' divisions between the commercial and editorial sides of a fashion media business.

Thom Browne Might be More 'Suit' Than You'd Think
NEW YORK, United States — Don't overthink Thom Browne.

Thom Browne Might be More 'Suit' Than You'd Think
NEW YORK, United States — Don't overthink Thom Browne.

Dark Looks Rule Milan Catwalks for Autumn/Winter 2013
MILAN, Italy -- Fashion designers at Milan fashion week delivered a dark palette and masculine styles for autumn-winter wardrobes in a reflection of

Dark Looks Rule Milan Catwalks for Autumn/Winter 2013
MILAN, Italy -- Fashion designers at Milan fashion week delivered a dark palette and masculine styles for autumn-winter wardrobes in a reflection of
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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.




