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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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Fashion Week

In London, Emerging Designers Face a Critical Season

Despite rising Covid-19 cases, smaller labels in the British capital are betting that in-person shows and appointments will help to deliver much-needed orders from wholesale buyers.

Fashion Week

In London, Emerging Designers Face a Critical Season

Despite rising Covid-19 cases, smaller labels in the British capital are betting that in-person shows and appointments will help to deliver much-needed orders from wholesale buyers.


Retail

Will This Time Be Different for Neiman Marcus and J.C. Penney?

This week, everyone will be talking about fashion weeks in New York and London, the post-bankruptcy futures of Neiman Marcus and J.C. Penney, and sales updates from the owners of Zara and H&M. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Retail

Will This Time Be Different for Neiman Marcus and J.C. Penney?

This week, everyone will be talking about fashion weeks in New York and London, the post-bankruptcy futures of Neiman Marcus and J.C. Penney, and sales updates from the owners of Zara and H&M. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Luxury

Fashion Week Can’t Be Just Another Online Video Festival

One thing’s for sure, appointments and digital videos do not a fashion week make. But for now, let’s make the most of it and reconnect as a community, writes Imran Amed.

Luxury

Fashion Week Can’t Be Just Another Online Video Festival

One thing’s for sure, appointments and digital videos do not a fashion week make. But for now, let’s make the most of it and reconnect as a community, writes Imran Amed.


Marketing

The Risks and Rewards of Dressing American Politicians

In a polarised country, dressing political figures can boost brand awareness and sales, but it can also backfire.

Marketing

The Risks and Rewards of Dressing American Politicians

In a polarised country, dressing political figures can boost brand awareness and sales, but it can also backfire.


Fashion Week

Who Are Fashion Shows For?

Industry insiders, from buyers to editors, are weighing whether or not it makes sense to attend live events this fall. But the real question is, should they ever bother returning?

Fashion Week

Who Are Fashion Shows For?

Industry insiders, from buyers to editors, are weighing whether or not it makes sense to attend live events this fall. But the real question is, should they ever bother returning?


Fashion Week

What to Expect From NYFW This Season

Organisers are planning for shows and presentations in front of live audiences despite the pandemic. But with international travel restricted and some major designers absent from the schedule, will anyone be watching?

Fashion Week

What to Expect From NYFW This Season

Organisers are planning for shows and presentations in front of live audiences despite the pandemic. But with international travel restricted and some major designers absent from the schedule, will anyone be watching?


Entrepreneurship

Where Do Independent Fashion Brands Go From Here?

Many have already closed, or will shut down in the coming months. But for those that make it through the industry’s implosion, they’ll need to find a better, more viable way of doing business. Some thoughts on moving forward.

Entrepreneurship

Where Do Independent Fashion Brands Go From Here?

Many have already closed, or will shut down in the coming months. But for those that make it through the industry’s implosion, they’ll need to find a better, more viable way of doing business. Some thoughts on moving forward.


Fashion Week

The Verdict on New York Fashion Week

The sparse schedule was crushing, as was the lack of new ideas. But if America’s premier fashion showcase has indeed hit bottom, there’s nothing to do but evolve and nowhere to go but up.

Fashion Week

The Verdict on New York Fashion Week

The sparse schedule was crushing, as was the lack of new ideas. But if America’s premier fashion showcase has indeed hit bottom, there’s nothing to do but evolve and nowhere to go but up.


Luxury

Amazon Has a Secret Luxury Fashion Site

VRSNL, operated by Amazon’s Zappos subsidiary, has been quietly selling coveted items like Bottega Veneta’s “Pouch” bag for months, BoF has learned. 

Luxury

Amazon Has a Secret Luxury Fashion Site

VRSNL, operated by Amazon’s Zappos subsidiary, has been quietly selling coveted items like Bottega Veneta’s “Pouch” bag for months, BoF has learned. 


Fashion Week

What Comes After Barneys and Opening Ceremony?

In New York, designers reckon with how and where to sell their wares.

Fashion Week

What Comes After Barneys and Opening Ceremony?

In New York, designers reckon with how and where to sell their wares.


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