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.
Colin's Column | Kane and Anderson Go Head-to-Head
Colin McDowell reflects on the rise of young London designers JW Anderson and Christopher Kane, each now backed by a major French luxury conglomerate.
Colin's Column | Kane and Anderson Go Head-to-Head
Colin McDowell reflects on the rise of young London designers JW Anderson and Christopher Kane, each now backed by a major French luxury conglomerate.
Op-Ed | What is Fashion For?
Fashion is about aesthetics, theatre and meaning, not merely comfort, argues Eugene Rabkin, in response to Cathy Horyn’s recent piece for The New York Times, “Slave No More.”
Op-Ed | What is Fashion For?
Fashion is about aesthetics, theatre and meaning, not merely comfort, argues Eugene Rabkin, in response to Cathy Horyn’s recent piece for The New York Times, “Slave No More.”
Colin's Column | Could Illustration Offer an Antidote to Fashion Banality?
In a photography-saturated age, perhaps it’s time to recapture the power of great fashion illustration, says Colin McDowell.
Colin's Column | Could Illustration Offer an Antidote to Fashion Banality?
In a photography-saturated age, perhaps it’s time to recapture the power of great fashion illustration, says Colin McDowell.
For Brands Big and Small, Fashion Archives Can Be a Powerful Asset
Fashion brands, both emerging and established, have been investing significant resources in building and maintaining their archives. BoF investigates.
For Brands Big and Small, Fashion Archives Can Be a Powerful Asset
Fashion brands, both emerging and established, have been investing significant resources in building and maintaining their archives. BoF investigates.
Market Pulse | Buying Designers Like It’s 1999
The Savigny Luxury Index has gained good ground in September and is up by 3.7 percent, outperforming the MSCI World Index by over one percentage point, as Asian tourist flows to Western fashion hubs remain strong and the world's largest luxury conglomerates snap up young designers, reports Pierre Mallevays of Savigny Partners.
Market Pulse | Buying Designers Like It’s 1999
The Savigny Luxury Index has gained good ground in September and is up by 3.7 percent, outperforming the MSCI World Index by over one percentage point, as Asian tourist flows to Western fashion hubs remain strong and the world's largest luxury conglomerates snap up young designers, reports Pierre Mallevays of Savigny Partners.
Exhibits Examine the Subcultural Roots of London’s Fashion Creativity
In London, two exhibits pay homage to the raw, rebellious and deliriously inventive energy of the British capital’s creative underground, which trickles up to the catwalk like nowhere else.
Exhibits Examine the Subcultural Roots of London’s Fashion Creativity
In London, two exhibits pay homage to the raw, rebellious and deliriously inventive energy of the British capital’s creative underground, which trickles up to the catwalk like nowhere else.
Fashion's New Stella
With Milan Fashion Week in need of fresh blood, Giorgio Armani has invited emerging Italian designer Stella Jean to present her ethical Spring/Summer 2014 collection at the Teatro Armani, his Via Bergognone show space.
Fashion's New Stella
With Milan Fashion Week in need of fresh blood, Giorgio Armani has invited emerging Italian designer Stella Jean to present her ethical Spring/Summer 2014 collection at the Teatro Armani, his Via Bergognone show space.
The Creative Class | Maria Luisa Poumaillou, Buyer
Maria Luisa Poumaillou has gone from owning one of the most influential fashion boutiques in Paris to transforming venerable department store Printemps into a serious fashion destination, along the way enabling the careers of some of the greatest names in fashion. Now, on her way to conquer the Chinese market with a slew of new stores and her own fashion brand, the legendary buyer sat down with BoF to share her story.
The Creative Class | Maria Luisa Poumaillou, Buyer
Maria Luisa Poumaillou has gone from owning one of the most influential fashion boutiques in Paris to transforming venerable department store Printemps into a serious fashion destination, along the way enabling the careers of some of the greatest names in fashion. Now, on her way to conquer the Chinese market with a slew of new stores and her own fashion brand, the legendary buyer sat down with BoF to share her story.
Designer Oscar de la Renta Says Galliano Deserves Second Chance
NEW YORK, United States — Designer Oscar de la Renta threw his support behind fashion bad boy John Galliano on Friday, saying the disgraced designer
Designer Oscar de la Renta Says Galliano Deserves Second Chance
NEW YORK, United States — Designer Oscar de la Renta threw his support behind fashion bad boy John Galliano on Friday, saying the disgraced designer
In Bloom: 4 Florists Behind Some of Fashion’s Most Dramatic Sets
As designers turn to petals to convey their seasonal message, florists like Mark Colle, Rambert Rigaud, Raquel Corvino and Thierry Boutemy are becoming an increasingly important element of fashion’s creative ecosystem.
In Bloom: 4 Florists Behind Some of Fashion’s Most Dramatic Sets
As designers turn to petals to convey their seasonal message, florists like Mark Colle, Rambert Rigaud, Raquel Corvino and Thierry Boutemy are becoming an increasingly important element of fashion’s creative ecosystem.
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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.
