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Jason Wu

Designer, Jason Wu

The Taiwanese-born designer shot to fame when Michelle Obama wore his dress at her husband’s inauguration and was artistic director of Hugo Boss womenswear.

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News & Analysis

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

With hundreds of Autumn/Winter advertising campaigns set to populate major fashion magazines, Internet forums and social media platforms like Tumblr, Facebook and Pinterest, BoF picks the Top 10 Campaigns of the Season.

News & Analysis

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

With hundreds of Autumn/Winter advertising campaigns set to populate major fashion magazines, Internet forums and social media platforms like Tumblr, Facebook and Pinterest, BoF picks the Top 10 Campaigns of the Season.


China

The China Edit | Taiwanese Shoemaker Takes on Paris, SuperGroup Expands, Lane Crawford's Shanghai Flagship, Boost to Luxury Outlets

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | Taiwanese Shoemaker Takes on Paris, SuperGroup Expands, Lane Crawford's Shanghai Flagship, Boost to Luxury Outlets

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


Workplace & Talent

Alexandre de Betak, Fashion's Wizard Producer

The multidisciplinary wizard behind the fashion shows of brands like Christian Dior, Hussein Chalayan and Rodarte speaks to BoF about his personal and professional journey — and the passion, planning and adrenaline that go into staging a world-class runway show.

Workplace & Talent

Alexandre de Betak, Fashion's Wizard Producer

The multidisciplinary wizard behind the fashion shows of brands like Christian Dior, Hussein Chalayan and Rodarte speaks to BoF about his personal and professional journey — and the passion, planning and adrenaline that go into staging a world-class runway show.


Luxury

The Rise of the Fashion Sweatshirt

The humble sweatshirt has been reborn as a high fashion statement piece for both men and women, striking a chord with consumers and offering fashion businesses unmistakable commercial opportunities. BoF investigates.

Luxury

The Rise of the Fashion Sweatshirt

The humble sweatshirt has been reborn as a high fashion statement piece for both men and women, striking a chord with consumers and offering fashion businesses unmistakable commercial opportunities. BoF investigates.


News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Eyes Asia for One Fifth of Group Sales

FRANKFURT, Germany — German fashion house Hugo Boss wants its Asian business to lift its contribution to group sales to 21 percent from 15 percent by

News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Eyes Asia for One Fifth of Group Sales

FRANKFURT, Germany — German fashion house Hugo Boss wants its Asian business to lift its contribution to group sales to 21 percent from 15 percent by


Global Markets

South Asian American Designers with Strong Ties to Home Make Their Mark

Along with a healthy dose of raw talent, a group of South Asian American designers, hailing from India and Nepal, have leveraged their close ties to home to help build their brands and businesses.

Global Markets

South Asian American Designers with Strong Ties to Home Make Their Mark

Along with a healthy dose of raw talent, a group of South Asian American designers, hailing from India and Nepal, have leveraged their close ties to home to help build their brands and businesses.



News & Analysis

Why Creative Directors Matter More Than Ever

Following a flurry of high profile announcements, BoF's editor-in-chief, Imran Amed, muses on the enduring importance of the creative director.

News & Analysis

Why Creative Directors Matter More Than Ever

Following a flurry of high profile announcements, BoF's editor-in-chief, Imran Amed, muses on the enduring importance of the creative director.


News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Woos Wu to New Position of Boss Womenswear Artistic Director

NEW YORK, United States — Jason Wu is set to take up the newly created position of Artistic Director for Hugo Boss ' BOSS womenswear line, effective

News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Woos Wu to New Position of Boss Womenswear Artistic Director

NEW YORK, United States — Jason Wu is set to take up the newly created position of Artistic Director for Hugo Boss ' BOSS womenswear line, effective


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Olivier Theyskens Speaks to Dorian Grinspan, Founder of Out of Order Magazine

Today, BoF brings you an exclusive interview with Olivier Theyskens, courtesy of Out of Order magazine, in which the designer discusses his work for Rochas, Nina Ricci and Theory, what the future holds, and why he used to want to be a girl.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Olivier Theyskens Speaks to Dorian Grinspan, Founder of Out of Order Magazine

Today, BoF brings you an exclusive interview with Olivier Theyskens, courtesy of Out of Order magazine, in which the designer discusses his work for Rochas, Nina Ricci and Theory, what the future holds, and why he used to want to be a girl.


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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