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.
The Decontextualisation of Classic Menswear
In the best Margiela menswear show in recent times, the blazer, suit and coat were each conceptually tweaked.
The Decontextualisation of Classic Menswear
In the best Margiela menswear show in recent times, the blazer, suit and coat were each conceptually tweaked.
Renzo Rosso: ‘Galliano, Elbaz and Me’
Colin McDowell talks to the Only The Brave Group president about hiring a fashion exile and what's next for the former Lanvin creative director.
Renzo Rosso: ‘Galliano, Elbaz and Me’
Colin McDowell talks to the Only The Brave Group president about hiring a fashion exile and what's next for the former Lanvin creative director.
The Year in Pictures 2015
From major appointments to travelling shows, these were the standout moments and events that took place in fashion in 2015.
The Year in Pictures 2015
From major appointments to travelling shows, these were the standout moments and events that took place in fashion in 2015.
This Week on BoF Careers: Boutique 1, Felix Capital, Browns, UCA
LONDON, United Kingdom — Our Monday Motivation contains curated career advice from leading executives, entrepreneurs and creatives in conversation
This Week on BoF Careers: Boutique 1, Felix Capital, Browns, UCA
LONDON, United Kingdom — Our Monday Motivation contains curated career advice from leading executives, entrepreneurs and creatives in conversation
Raf Simons Leaving Dior
Raf Simons is exiting his role as artistic director of women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessory collections of Dior.
Raf Simons Leaving Dior
Raf Simons is exiting his role as artistic director of women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessory collections of Dior.
Hedi Slimane Does it Again
With his Spring collection for Saint Laurent, Hedi Slimane's case for creativity faltered but his reputation as an arch-marketeer remained unsullied.
Hedi Slimane Does it Again
With his Spring collection for Saint Laurent, Hedi Slimane's case for creativity faltered but his reputation as an arch-marketeer remained unsullied.
Galliano and Margiela: A Ready-to-Wear Round Two
The designer pulled no punches with a confrontational collection.
Galliano and Margiela: A Ready-to-Wear Round Two
The designer pulled no punches with a confrontational collection.
Paul Poiret (1879-1944)
Paul Poiret was the party boy of Paris who is the unsung hero of 20th century fashion. In the first instalment in BoF’s fashion history series, we learn that Poiret dressed Paris’ finest before World War I, but as the years went on, his inability to adapt to '20s modernity led to the collapse of his company.
Paul Poiret (1879-1944)
Paul Poiret was the party boy of Paris who is the unsung hero of 20th century fashion. In the first instalment in BoF’s fashion history series, we learn that Poiret dressed Paris’ finest before World War I, but as the years went on, his inability to adapt to '20s modernity led to the collapse of his company.
Madeleine Vionnet (1876-1975)
Madeleine Vionnet built an empire by rejecting corsets and buttons in favour of the bias cut. In the third instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we find out that, at its peak, Vionnet had 26 ateliers and employed 1,000 staff, but the couturier preferred the privacy of her study to meeting clients or running a business.
Madeleine Vionnet (1876-1975)
Madeleine Vionnet built an empire by rejecting corsets and buttons in favour of the bias cut. In the third instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we find out that, at its peak, Vionnet had 26 ateliers and employed 1,000 staff, but the couturier preferred the privacy of her study to meeting clients or running a business.
Christian Dior (1905-1957)
In the seventh instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, meet the late bloomer who invented the ‘New Look.’ It took Christian Dior four decades to put on a show but the gallerist turned designer won over Paris from the word go.
Christian Dior (1905-1957)
In the seventh instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, meet the late bloomer who invented the ‘New Look.’ It took Christian Dior four decades to put on a show but the gallerist turned designer won over Paris from the word go.
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.
