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.


What’s Next for the CFDA?
CFDA chief executive Steven Kolb and chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg outline their plans for the future amidst criticism and a designer exodus from New York Fashion Week.

What’s Next for the CFDA?
CFDA chief executive Steven Kolb and chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg outline their plans for the future amidst criticism and a designer exodus from New York Fashion Week.

Has Backstage Beauty Lost its Gloss?
Backstage beauty has become big business, but as access widens and the novelty fades, is it still worth the investment?

Has Backstage Beauty Lost its Gloss?
Backstage beauty has become big business, but as access widens and the novelty fades, is it still worth the investment?

Fashion’s Power Players Celebrate at the #BoF500 Gala
Selena Gomez, Adwoa Aboah and other industry catalysts from around the world celebrated the BoF 500 at a New York Fashion Week dinner topped off by live musical performances.

Fashion’s Power Players Celebrate at the #BoF500 Gala
Selena Gomez, Adwoa Aboah and other industry catalysts from around the world celebrated the BoF 500 at a New York Fashion Week dinner topped off by live musical performances.

The 2017 BoF 500 Revealed
The Business of Fashion is proud to unveil the fifth annual BoF 500, a hand-selected community of the people shaping the global fashion industry in 2017.

The 2017 BoF 500 Revealed
The Business of Fashion is proud to unveil the fifth annual BoF 500, a hand-selected community of the people shaping the global fashion industry in 2017.

Target Investing $7 Billion in Future
As part of the strategy, the company is launching more than 12 new brands.

Target Investing $7 Billion in Future
As part of the strategy, the company is launching more than 12 new brands.

It’s a Cinch at Jason Wu
This season, the designer’s wares felt lighter, less self-conscious.

It’s a Cinch at Jason Wu
This season, the designer’s wares felt lighter, less self-conscious.

Why Younger Designers Are Building Archives
Once the preserve of luxury megabrands with long histories, archives are becoming de rigueur for a handful of fashion labels striding into their second decade.

Why Younger Designers Are Building Archives
Once the preserve of luxury megabrands with long histories, archives are becoming de rigueur for a handful of fashion labels striding into their second decade.

Designer Fragrances Take Cues from the Growing 'Niche' Market
What fashion houses can learn from the growth of indie brands like Le Labo, D.S. & Durga and Byredo.

Designer Fragrances Take Cues from the Growing 'Niche' Market
What fashion houses can learn from the growth of indie brands like Le Labo, D.S. & Durga and Byredo.

At the CFDA Awards, a Call to Action
Politics were top of mind at the fashion industry’s annual ceremony on Monday night, where a diverse set of individuals, from Raf Simons to Gloria Steinem, were honoured.

At the CFDA Awards, a Call to Action
Politics were top of mind at the fashion industry’s annual ceremony on Monday night, where a diverse set of individuals, from Raf Simons to Gloria Steinem, were honoured.

The Business of Cruise: Go Big or Go Home
While some smaller labels are abandoning Cruise shows altogether, luxury megabrands continue to pour up to $10 million into elaborate spectacles. Is it worth the investment?

The Business of Cruise: Go Big or Go Home
While some smaller labels are abandoning Cruise shows altogether, luxury megabrands continue to pour up to $10 million into elaborate spectacles. Is it worth the investment?
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.



