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Gisele Bündchen

Model

She led the wave of curvy Brazilian models in the early 2000s and frequently topped Forbes' list of highest-paid models.

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Kendall Jenner Edges Gisele Bündchen out as World's Top-Earning Model

Bündchen has held the top spot since 2002.


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Latin America's Fashion Business Billionaires

At least 30 percent of Latin American billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?

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Latin America's Fashion Business Billionaires

At least 30 percent of Latin American billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?


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Can Adidas Repeat its Stan Smith Success Story?

As sales of the Stan Smith and the Superstar start to wane, Adidas plans to pump up other throwbacks from the back of its closet.

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Can Adidas Repeat its Stan Smith Success Story?

As sales of the Stan Smith and the Superstar start to wane, Adidas plans to pump up other throwbacks from the back of its closet.


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Fashion World Pays Tribute to Rei Kawakubo at the Met Gala

An exhibition honouring the Comme des Garçons designer inspired a more adventurous red carpet, underscoring her exceptional ability to fuel commerce with art.

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Fashion World Pays Tribute to Rei Kawakubo at the Met Gala

An exhibition honouring the Comme des Garçons designer inspired a more adventurous red carpet, underscoring her exceptional ability to fuel commerce with art.


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Inside VOICES, BoF’s First Gathering for Big Thinkers

From terrorism to disruptive technology, fashion’s top business leaders, entrepreneurs and educators gathered to discuss the threats and opportunities facing the $2.4 trillion industry.

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Inside VOICES, BoF’s First Gathering for Big Thinkers

From terrorism to disruptive technology, fashion’s top business leaders, entrepreneurs and educators gathered to discuss the threats and opportunities facing the $2.4 trillion industry.


China

Unmasking East Asia’s Beauty Ideals

Women from Korea, Japan and China play an increasingly influential role in the global beauty industry but what drives their purchases and influences their trendsetting regimes?

China

Unmasking East Asia’s Beauty Ideals

Women from Korea, Japan and China play an increasingly influential role in the global beauty industry but what drives their purchases and influences their trendsetting regimes?


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BoF Reveals Early Line-Up for VOICES

BoF’s flagship event in December will host an exciting and imaginative group of headliners to inspire the global fashion industry.

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BoF Reveals Early Line-Up for VOICES

BoF’s flagship event in December will host an exciting and imaginative group of headliners to inspire the global fashion industry.


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Gisele Bündchen Holds Top Spot in Forbes Model List

Gisele Bündchen remained the highest-paid female model in the world with annual income of $30.5 million, while Kardashian clan member Kendall Jenner more than doubled her earnings, according to Forbes' 2016 list

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Gisele Bündchen Holds Top Spot in Forbes Model List

Gisele Bündchen remained the highest-paid female model in the world with annual income of $30.5 million, while Kardashian clan member Kendall Jenner more than doubled her earnings, according to Forbes' 2016 list


Beauty

Lucia Pica, Chanel’s Makeup Maverick

How Charlotte Tilbury’s former assistant went from avant-garde makeup artist to global creative makeup and colour designer at Chanel.

Beauty

Lucia Pica, Chanel’s Makeup Maverick

How Charlotte Tilbury’s former assistant went from avant-garde makeup artist to global creative makeup and colour designer at Chanel.


Marketing

Pharrell, Not Kanye, Is Boosting Adidas

Céline designer Phoebe Philo is also helping, as nondescript kicks from the 1970s become a multibillion dollar business.

Marketing

Pharrell, Not Kanye, Is Boosting Adidas

Céline designer Phoebe Philo is also helping, as nondescript kicks from the 1970s become a multibillion dollar business.


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.

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