John Galliano
Creative Director, Maison Margiela
Following his reign at Dior, John Galliano has reestablished himself in fashion through his work as creative director of Maison Margiela.


How to Sell a Designer Name
Designers from Calvin Klein to Jil Sander have sold their names along with their companies. What is the smartest way to structure such deals?

How to Sell a Designer Name
Designers from Calvin Klein to Jil Sander have sold their names along with their companies. What is the smartest way to structure such deals?

Hubert de Givenchy Has Died at 91
The French designer famously associated with actress Audrey Hepburn passed away on Saturday.

Hubert de Givenchy Has Died at 91
The French designer famously associated with actress Audrey Hepburn passed away on Saturday.

Is Dior Ready for a Revolution?
Christian Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri is known for bringing an activism-tinged approach to the catwalks, but a real revolution is brewing inside the house.

Is Dior Ready for a Revolution?
Christian Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri is known for bringing an activism-tinged approach to the catwalks, but a real revolution is brewing inside the house.

In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone
While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.

In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone
While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.

Inside Givenchy's Ambitions to Become a Global Megabrand
Chief executive Philippe Fortunato and artistic director Clare Waight Keller break down their plans to grow the French couture house into one of the world’s largest luxury brands.

Inside Givenchy's Ambitions to Become a Global Megabrand
Chief executive Philippe Fortunato and artistic director Clare Waight Keller break down their plans to grow the French couture house into one of the world’s largest luxury brands.

Poiret's Second Life
Freedom and multiculturalism — both at the heart of Poiret — are perhaps more relevant than ever, but designer Yiqing Yin's debut at the house resulted in a collection without a coherent enough agenda

Poiret's Second Life
Freedom and multiculturalism — both at the heart of Poiret — are perhaps more relevant than ever, but designer Yiqing Yin's debut at the house resulted in a collection without a coherent enough agenda

Galliano Adds a Sci-Fi Gloss at Maison Margiela
He wove a strong protective subtext into this collection, where technology, fragility and emotion met in a spectacularly strange union.

Galliano Adds a Sci-Fi Gloss at Maison Margiela
He wove a strong protective subtext into this collection, where technology, fragility and emotion met in a spectacularly strange union.

The Seductive Languor of Sies Marjan
The collection came together in a time of personal turmoil for Sander Lak, but the result was surprisingly uplifting in its odd signatures.

The Seductive Languor of Sies Marjan
The collection came together in a time of personal turmoil for Sander Lak, but the result was surprisingly uplifting in its odd signatures.

Should Fashion Brands Bet on Star Designers?
There are advantages to hiring a star designer who knows how to feed the voracious publicity machine, argues Alexandra Shulman.

Should Fashion Brands Bet on Star Designers?
There are advantages to hiring a star designer who knows how to feed the voracious publicity machine, argues Alexandra Shulman.

Can Couture Be Modern?
The Paris Couture week that just closed was a bumpy ride with an uplifting finale, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Can Couture Be Modern?
The Paris Couture week that just closed was a bumpy ride with an uplifting finale, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
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.




