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.


Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn
Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brands.

Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn
Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brands.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Luxury Rental Service Armarium Comes to Le Bon Marché
The partnership is evidence of growing interest in the luxury rentals market.

Luxury Rental Service Armarium Comes to Le Bon Marché
The partnership is evidence of growing interest in the luxury rentals market.

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.

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.
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.



