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Grace Wales Bonner

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The LVMH Prize-winning menswear designer is tipped as one of the most promising newcomers in the world of fashion.

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Fashion Week

Reconciling Worlds at Wales Bonner

Grace Wales Bonner insisted that she herself is more playful now, and it certainly seemed that way.

Fashion Week

Reconciling Worlds at Wales Bonner

Grace Wales Bonner insisted that she herself is more playful now, and it certainly seemed that way.


News & Analysis

Thebe Magugu First LVMH Prize Recipient From Africa

South African designer Thebe Magugu has been awarded the LVMH Prize, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.

News & Analysis

Thebe Magugu First LVMH Prize Recipient From Africa

South African designer Thebe Magugu has been awarded the LVMH Prize, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.


Workplace & Talent

The Best Global Jobs in Menswear

As the season comes to a close, the market forces that will define the future of menswear are becoming more apparent — as are the job opportunities they will create.

Workplace & Talent

The Best Global Jobs in Menswear

As the season comes to a close, the market forces that will define the future of menswear are becoming more apparent — as are the job opportunities they will create.


News & Analysis

Does Chanel Need a Change Agent?

Following the death of Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel named former studio director Virginie Viard his successor in a bid for continuity. But the world’s most popular luxury megabrand may need to disrupt itself to stay on top.

News & Analysis

Does Chanel Need a Change Agent?

Following the death of Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel named former studio director Virginie Viard his successor in a bid for continuity. But the world’s most popular luxury megabrand may need to disrupt itself to stay on top.


News & Analysis

Men Are Changing. Are Brands Keeping Up?

Brands and advertisers have invested billions in constructing an image of manhood defined by strength and power. But the mainstream perception of masculinity is changing, with icons like Timothée Chalamet reflecting the new look and attitude.

News & Analysis

Men Are Changing. Are Brands Keeping Up?

Brands and advertisers have invested billions in constructing an image of manhood defined by strength and power. But the mainstream perception of masculinity is changing, with icons like Timothée Chalamet reflecting the new look and attitude.


News & Analysis

The Face Is Back

The team behind the relaunch of the British style bible speaks to BoF about its new strategy and the ‘double-edged sword’ of its cult heritage.

News & Analysis

The Face Is Back

The team behind the relaunch of the British style bible speaks to BoF about its new strategy and the ‘double-edged sword’ of its cult heritage.


Fashion Week

London’s Female Fashion Stars

Grace Wales Bonner, Roksanda Illicic, Rejina Pyo and Charlotte Knowles brought context, confidence and craft to the London runways.

Fashion Week

London’s Female Fashion Stars

Grace Wales Bonner, Roksanda Illicic, Rejina Pyo and Charlotte Knowles brought context, confidence and craft to the London runways.


Fashion Week

A Silver Lining to London's Menswear Exodus

The absence of headline acts like Burberry, JW Anderson, Craig Green and Grace Wales Bonner has cast doubt on the future of London Fashion Week Men’s — but also made space for new talent to shine.

Fashion Week

A Silver Lining to London's Menswear Exodus

The absence of headline acts like Burberry, JW Anderson, Craig Green and Grace Wales Bonner has cast doubt on the future of London Fashion Week Men’s — but also made space for new talent to shine.


Luxury

Ssense’s Billion-Dollar Ambitions: More Than Hype

The e-tailer that pioneered selling luxury streetwear to millennials is opening a five-storey flagship in Montréal. The next challenge: building a billion-dollar global business while keeping its cool.

Luxury

Ssense’s Billion-Dollar Ambitions: More Than Hype

The e-tailer that pioneered selling luxury streetwear to millennials is opening a five-storey flagship in Montréal. The next challenge: building a billion-dollar global business while keeping its cool.


Workplace & Talent

Want a Fashion Job in London?

The British capital is one of the best places in the world to build a career in fashion, due to record-breaking investment in its technology sector and its ability to attract global talent.

Workplace & Talent

Want a Fashion Job in London?

The British capital is one of the best places in the world to build a career in fashion, due to record-breaking investment in its technology sector and its ability to attract global talent.


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