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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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China

Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn

Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brands.

China

Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn

Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brands.


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.


China

Chinese Firm Acquires Majority Stake in Jason Wu

The New York-based womenswear brand is changing hands in a deal that could boost its business in the fast-growing luxury market.

China

Chinese Firm Acquires Majority Stake in Jason Wu

The New York-based womenswear brand is changing hands in a deal that could boost its business in the fast-growing luxury market.


Financial Markets

Rent the Runway to Expand Into Kids' Clothing

The apparel rental service plans on introducing a slew of new categories on the heels of its $125 million Series F round.

Financial Markets

Rent the Runway to Expand Into Kids' Clothing

The apparel rental service plans on introducing a slew of new categories on the heels of its $125 million Series F round.


China

Caroline Hu Wins Inaugural $100,000 BoF China Prize

The New York-based Chinese fashion designer and self-described ‘daily couturier’ was praised by jury members for her outstanding artistry and entrepreneurial potential.

China

Caroline Hu Wins Inaugural $100,000 BoF China Prize

The New York-based Chinese fashion designer and self-described ‘daily couturier’ was praised by jury members for her outstanding artistry and entrepreneurial potential.


Workplace & Talent

Swarovski: A Brilliant Future Born from an Innovative Past

BoF meets Nadja Swarovski to hear how the company’s innovation in crystal cutting technology and the production of lab-grown diamonds continues to drive its aesthetic capabilities and cultural values.

Workplace & Talent

Swarovski: A Brilliant Future Born from an Innovative Past

BoF meets Nadja Swarovski to hear how the company’s innovation in crystal cutting technology and the production of lab-grown diamonds continues to drive its aesthetic capabilities and cultural values.


News & Analysis

Rent the Runway Aims to Be ‘Amazon Prime of Rental’

The ‘Netflix for fashion’ platform has raised $125 million in a deal that values the company at $1 billion.

News & Analysis

Rent the Runway Aims to Be ‘Amazon Prime of Rental’

The ‘Netflix for fashion’ platform has raised $125 million in a deal that values the company at $1 billion.


News & Analysis

How Moda Operandi Is Blowing Up Luxury Fashion

Moda Operandi filled the lucrative retail gap between runway and bargain bin. Now its CEO is targeting China.

News & Analysis

How Moda Operandi Is Blowing Up Luxury Fashion

Moda Operandi filled the lucrative retail gap between runway and bargain bin. Now its CEO is targeting China.


Retail

Luxury Rental Service Armarium Comes to Le Bon Marché

The partnership is evidence of growing interest in the luxury rentals market.

Retail

Luxury Rental Service Armarium Comes to Le Bon Marché

The partnership is evidence of growing interest in the luxury rentals market.


Fashion Week

Extreme New Talent Woos New York

New York Fashion Week was the surprising platform for a new wave of fantastical designers, including Edwin Mohney, Tomo Koizumi, Caroline Hu and Puppets and Puppets.

Fashion Week

Extreme New Talent Woos New York

New York Fashion Week was the surprising platform for a new wave of fantastical designers, including Edwin Mohney, Tomo Koizumi, Caroline Hu and Puppets and Puppets.


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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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