Karen Walker
Designer, Karen Walker
The renowned New Zealand designer now presides over an international fashion, jewellery, and accessories brand worn by Natalie Portman, Lady Gaga and Alexa Chung.


On the Periphery, Going Global
Fashion businesses in markets like Australia, Brazil and Georgia face the tyranny of distance, but some turn remote geography into a competitive advantage.

On the Periphery, Going Global
Fashion businesses in markets like Australia, Brazil and Georgia face the tyranny of distance, but some turn remote geography into a competitive advantage.

Sydney Plays Host to VOICES Ahead of BoF's Flagship Event in December
Ahead of our flagship VOICES event in December, the BoF community in Australia descended on the Sydney Opera House to hear international fashion industry leaders discuss pressing fashion issues.

Sydney Plays Host to VOICES Ahead of BoF's Flagship Event in December
Ahead of our flagship VOICES event in December, the BoF community in Australia descended on the Sydney Opera House to hear international fashion industry leaders discuss pressing fashion issues.

Join Us Next Week for BoF VOICES in Sydney, Australia
BoF is hosting an intimate VOICES event at the iconic Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, where we will discuss the future of retail and how to break into the global marketplace.

Join Us Next Week for BoF VOICES in Sydney, Australia
BoF is hosting an intimate VOICES event at the iconic Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, where we will discuss the future of retail and how to break into the global marketplace.

One of the Weirdest Fashion Weeks
The wide range of formats and approaches on display in New York seemed to underscore the underlying uncertainty of an industry in flux.

One of the Weirdest Fashion Weeks
The wide range of formats and approaches on display in New York seemed to underscore the underlying uncertainty of an industry in flux.

The Fashionable and the Functional
Inspired by photographer Berenice Abbott’s functional garb, Walker added accents of her own prosaic glamour.

The Fashionable and the Functional
Inspired by photographer Berenice Abbott’s functional garb, Walker added accents of her own prosaic glamour.

New Life in Old Looks
Presented at her Meatpacking District HQ, DVF showed 1970s tropes with updated proportions.

New Life in Old Looks
Presented at her Meatpacking District HQ, DVF showed 1970s tropes with updated proportions.

At NYFW, Different Faces of Female Empowerment
The resurgence of feminist spirit in society — the so-called 'fourth wave' — was evident at DVF, Karen Walker and Zero Maria Cornejo.

At NYFW, Different Faces of Female Empowerment
The resurgence of feminist spirit in society — the so-called 'fourth wave' — was evident at DVF, Karen Walker and Zero Maria Cornejo.

Karen Walker Hits The Slopes
This season, a surprise return to snowboarding prompted the designer to reconsider the beauty of old-school ski suits.

Karen Walker Hits The Slopes
This season, a surprise return to snowboarding prompted the designer to reconsider the beauty of old-school ski suits.


Soviet Space Cult at Karen Walker
Karen Walker's immaculately styled show matched an ironic 70s confidence with a Constructivist utility.

Soviet Space Cult at Karen Walker
Karen Walker's immaculately styled show matched an ironic 70s confidence with a Constructivist utility.
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.




