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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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South Africa | Nascent Fashion Destination

Today, BoF begins an exploration of  fashion in an unlikely place: South Africa. In the past year, with the election of Barack Obama as President,

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South Africa | Nascent Fashion Destination

Today, BoF begins an exploration of  fashion in an unlikely place: South Africa. In the past year, with the election of Barack Obama as President,


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BoF Exclusive | A New Chapter for Vionnet

PARIS, France —Today, WWD and the International Herald Tribune will announce the acquisition of Vionnet by Matteo Marzotto, scion of the Italian

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BoF Exclusive | A New Chapter for Vionnet

PARIS, France —Today, WWD and the International Herald Tribune will announce the acquisition of Vionnet by Matteo Marzotto, scion of the Italian


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Friday Column | The Colour of Fashion

Michelle Obama in Isabel Toledo, courtesy Jim Watson-AFP-Getty Images

News & Analysis

Friday Column | The Colour of Fashion

Michelle Obama in Isabel Toledo, courtesy Jim Watson-AFP-Getty Images


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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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