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.
Tim Blanks’ Top Fashion Shows of All Time | Jean Paul Gaultier, Spring/Summer 1994, October 1993
BoF’s Editor-at-Large journeys back to a show that fused Indian mysticism, 18th century silhouettes, 13th century martyrdom, haute couture, punk, fetish wear, denim and the body — tattoo-ed, scarified, pushed on and on to the ‘(un)limits’ of Gaultier’s imagination.
Tim Blanks’ Top Fashion Shows of All Time | Jean Paul Gaultier, Spring/Summer 1994, October 1993
BoF’s Editor-at-Large journeys back to a show that fused Indian mysticism, 18th century silhouettes, 13th century martyrdom, haute couture, punk, fetish wear, denim and the body — tattoo-ed, scarified, pushed on and on to the ‘(un)limits’ of Gaultier’s imagination.
Five Years After the Farfetch Deal, What’s Next for Browns?
The Farfetch-owned British fashion boutique has been buoyed by a digital pivot. But as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, its plans to revolutionise physical retail are facing fresh challenges.
Five Years After the Farfetch Deal, What’s Next for Browns?
The Farfetch-owned British fashion boutique has been buoyed by a digital pivot. But as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, its plans to revolutionise physical retail are facing fresh challenges.
No Going Back at Margiela
John Galliano has never been afraid of excess, but there’s something about the language he has developed at Margiela that simultaneously, paradoxically releases and tames it.
No Going Back at Margiela
John Galliano has never been afraid of excess, but there’s something about the language he has developed at Margiela that simultaneously, paradoxically releases and tames it.
At Paris Fashion Week, Real Life and Liberation
Reality was front and centre at Paris Fashion Week, but this season’s winners both addressed and transcended our current state of affairs, reports Angelo Flaccavento, who beamed into Paris from his base in Italy.
At Paris Fashion Week, Real Life and Liberation
Reality was front and centre at Paris Fashion Week, but this season’s winners both addressed and transcended our current state of affairs, reports Angelo Flaccavento, who beamed into Paris from his base in Italy.
Matthew Williams’ Givenchy Mission
The new designer is clearly on a mission to project the French house into the future with his fierce urban sensibility, but at times the results looked a little rigid, even icy.
Matthew Williams’ Givenchy Mission
The new designer is clearly on a mission to project the French house into the future with his fierce urban sensibility, but at times the results looked a little rigid, even icy.
Matthew Williams’ Plan for Givenchy
Ahead of his debut at the storied French couture house, the former Gaga collaborator and founder of street-luxe label Alyx talks exclusively to Tim Blanks.
Matthew Williams’ Plan for Givenchy
Ahead of his debut at the storied French couture house, the former Gaga collaborator and founder of street-luxe label Alyx talks exclusively to Tim Blanks.
Tim Blanks’ Top Fashion Shows of All-Time: John Galliano, Ready-to-Wear Autumn/Winter 1994
Virtually penniless, a string of fashion fairy godmothers granted Galliano an opportunity to spin his magic once more. What the audience saw was a mere 18 looks: still one of the most convincing arguments for “less is more” that BoF's editor at large has encountered in his more than three decades in fashion.
Tim Blanks’ Top Fashion Shows of All-Time: John Galliano, Ready-to-Wear Autumn/Winter 1994
Virtually penniless, a string of fashion fairy godmothers granted Galliano an opportunity to spin his magic once more. What the audience saw was a mere 18 looks: still one of the most convincing arguments for “less is more” that BoF's editor at large has encountered in his more than three decades in fashion.
Is Dior Catching Up With Chanel?
Today, as Dior stages a destination runway show in Italy, a new report shows the LVMH-owned brand's finances inching closer to those of its oldest rival, fashion-and-beauty juggernaut Chanel.
Is Dior Catching Up With Chanel?
Today, as Dior stages a destination runway show in Italy, a new report shows the LVMH-owned brand's finances inching closer to those of its oldest rival, fashion-and-beauty juggernaut Chanel.
Alessandro Michele on Fashion’s Big Opportunity
On the eve of his 12-hour livestream experiment, the Gucci designer talked with Tim Blanks about the industry’s transformation from an empire of elitism into an often-wild reflection of reality.
Alessandro Michele on Fashion’s Big Opportunity
On the eve of his 12-hour livestream experiment, the Gucci designer talked with Tim Blanks about the industry’s transformation from an empire of elitism into an often-wild reflection of reality.
The Vampire’s Wife Plots Expansion Plan With a Surprising Investor
Jimmy Iovine and Liberty Ross have taken a majority stake in designer Susie Cave's bewitching dress line, which has found success outside the traditional fashion system. Can one of the music industry’s most legendary talent scouts help scale the business?
The Vampire’s Wife Plots Expansion Plan With a Surprising Investor
Jimmy Iovine and Liberty Ross have taken a majority stake in designer Susie Cave's bewitching dress line, which has found success outside the traditional fashion system. Can one of the music industry’s most legendary talent scouts help scale the business?
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.
