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.
At New York Fashion Week, Designers Dispense with the Runway
In the quest to sell clothes, alternative approaches to storytelling are, for some designers, trumping the catwalk.
At New York Fashion Week, Designers Dispense with the Runway
In the quest to sell clothes, alternative approaches to storytelling are, for some designers, trumping the catwalk.
How Serious Is Luxury’s China Crisis?
This week, China’s central bank announced a $83 billion injection into the country’s financial system as distress in the world's second-largest economy deepened.
How Serious Is Luxury’s China Crisis?
This week, China’s central bank announced a $83 billion injection into the country’s financial system as distress in the world's second-largest economy deepened.
Rent the Runway Launches Exclusive Designer Lines
By offering designers access to customer data — and a cut of the proceeds — the rental platform is further challenging the position of department stores and other multi-brand retailers.
Rent the Runway Launches Exclusive Designer Lines
By offering designers access to customer data — and a cut of the proceeds — the rental platform is further challenging the position of department stores and other multi-brand retailers.
Dior and Valentino Head to Japan
This week, everyone will be talking about Dior and Valentino's pre-fall shows in Tokyo, Dolce & Gabbana's worsening crisis and the state of New York Fashion Week's off-calendar experiment. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Dior and Valentino Head to Japan
This week, everyone will be talking about Dior and Valentino's pre-fall shows in Tokyo, Dolce & Gabbana's worsening crisis and the state of New York Fashion Week's off-calendar experiment. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Fashion Can’t Ignore Rent the Runway
The apparel-rent service has become a significant driver of sales for some of the world’s most popular fashion labels. Now, a new revenue-sharing model has large-scale players, including Levi’s and J.Crew, jumping on board.
Fashion Can’t Ignore Rent the Runway
The apparel-rent service has become a significant driver of sales for some of the world’s most popular fashion labels. Now, a new revenue-sharing model has large-scale players, including Levi’s and J.Crew, jumping on board.
Fashion Designers Boldly Embrace Their Chinese Heritage
In the past, cultural identity took a backseat to vocational aspirations. Not so for the new generation of designers of Chinese descent.
Fashion Designers Boldly Embrace Their Chinese Heritage
In the past, cultural identity took a backseat to vocational aspirations. Not so for the new generation of designers of Chinese descent.
Hyped Shopping App Spring Is About to Be Acquired
Shipping service ShopRunner is set to buy the digital mall, once dubbed 'Instagram for shopping,' for a fraction of the funding it raised.
Hyped Shopping App Spring Is About to Be Acquired
Shipping service ShopRunner is set to buy the digital mall, once dubbed 'Instagram for shopping,' for a fraction of the funding it raised.
How Sportswear Brand Fila Is Rebooting Itself
Fila, whose clunky '90s sneakers has been making a comeback, is attempting to shake its image as a bargain-bin sportswear label with a show at Milan Fashion Week.
How Sportswear Brand Fila Is Rebooting Itself
Fila, whose clunky '90s sneakers has been making a comeback, is attempting to shake its image as a bargain-bin sportswear label with a show at Milan Fashion Week.
Fashion Embraces Optimism at the #BoF500 Gala
Carine Roitfeld, Tommy Hilfiger, Alexi Lubomirski, Bella and Gigi Hadid and other leaders from around the world celebrated the #BoF500 during New York Fashion Week.
Fashion Embraces Optimism at the #BoF500 Gala
Carine Roitfeld, Tommy Hilfiger, Alexi Lubomirski, Bella and Gigi Hadid and other leaders from around the world celebrated the #BoF500 during New York Fashion Week.
Old Millennials at New York Fashion Week
Jason Wu, Brandon Maxwell and Monse’s Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia are all from this cohort, but their approaches to fashion couldn’t be more different.
Old Millennials at New York Fashion Week
Jason Wu, Brandon Maxwell and Monse’s Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia are all from this cohort, but their approaches to fashion couldn’t be more different.
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.
