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Leandra Medine

Founder, Man Repeller

The American fashion blogger and author has won a loyal following for her humorous, witty observations on ‘serious’ fashion.

Leandra Medine
Media

How to Pitch Fashion Media Right Now

The pandemic has made it harder than ever for brands and PR to break through the noise of a crowded inbox. BoF spoke with editors and writers about what’s working in the age of Covid-19— and what’s not.

Media

How to Pitch Fashion Media Right Now

The pandemic has made it harder than ever for brands and PR to break through the noise of a crowded inbox. BoF spoke with editors and writers about what’s working in the age of Covid-19— and what’s not.


News & Analysis

#BoFLIVE: How to Work With Influencers in the Era of Covid-19

A live discussion and audience Q&A on the smart ways to tap influencers during this difficult time, exclusively for BoF Professional Members.

News & Analysis

#BoFLIVE: How to Work With Influencers in the Era of Covid-19

A live discussion and audience Q&A on the smart ways to tap influencers during this difficult time, exclusively for BoF Professional Members.


Media

Who Is Fashion Stumping For in 2020?

While the Democratic nomination is still very much up for grabs, industry insiders are already showing public support for their favourite presidential candidates — and sometimes even taking things a step further.

Media

Who Is Fashion Stumping For in 2020?

While the Democratic nomination is still very much up for grabs, industry insiders are already showing public support for their favourite presidential candidates — and sometimes even taking things a step further.


Workplace & Talent

Fuelling the Influencer Machine: The Hidden Network Turning People Into Stars

The influencer boom has created new demand for assistants, managers, photographers and ghostwriters. It's becoming the new way to break into fashion — if you don't mind staying behind the scenes.

Workplace & Talent

Fuelling the Influencer Machine: The Hidden Network Turning People Into Stars

The influencer boom has created new demand for assistants, managers, photographers and ghostwriters. It's becoming the new way to break into fashion — if you don't mind staying behind the scenes.


Media

Op-Ed | Why I Chose Journalism Over Influencing

As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF’s Rachel Strugatz examines how fashion blogs went from creative outlets to multi-million dollar businesses — and why she decided to write about it rather than live it.

Media

Op-Ed | Why I Chose Journalism Over Influencing

As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF’s Rachel Strugatz examines how fashion blogs went from creative outlets to multi-million dollar businesses — and why she decided to write about it rather than live it.


Beauty

Why Shiseido Bought Drunk Elephant

The Japanese beauty giant will purchase the clean skincare brand for $845 million, adding to a prestige portfolio that includes Shiseido, Nars, Clé de Peau Beauté and Laura Mercier.

Beauty

Why Shiseido Bought Drunk Elephant

The Japanese beauty giant will purchase the clean skincare brand for $845 million, adding to a prestige portfolio that includes Shiseido, Nars, Clé de Peau Beauté and Laura Mercier.


Technology

E-Commerce Is Boring. A Jeff Bezos-Backed Start-Up Wants to Change That.

A start-up is betting on virtual reality to spice up the online shopping experience. Goodbye thumbnail product images, hello 'underwater stores' and CGI yoga studios.

Technology

E-Commerce Is Boring. A Jeff Bezos-Backed Start-Up Wants to Change That.

A start-up is betting on virtual reality to spice up the online shopping experience. Goodbye thumbnail product images, hello 'underwater stores' and CGI yoga studios.


News & Analysis

The New Rules of Influencer Marketing

As influencer collaborations saturate social feeds and consumers grow increasingly sceptical of social selling, BoF offers tips for cutting through the noise.

News & Analysis

The New Rules of Influencer Marketing

As influencer collaborations saturate social feeds and consumers grow increasingly sceptical of social selling, BoF offers tips for cutting through the noise.


Beauty

Drunk Elephant Founder Says There Are No Shortcuts in Life

Amid reports that the skincare start-up is exploring a sale, founder Tiffany Masterson shares the best decision and biggest mistake of her entrepreneurship journey.

Beauty

Drunk Elephant Founder Says There Are No Shortcuts in Life

Amid reports that the skincare start-up is exploring a sale, founder Tiffany Masterson shares the best decision and biggest mistake of her entrepreneurship journey.


Financial Markets

Influencers Are Investors Now, Too

As digital influencers gain more clout in the beauty and fashion industries, they’re trading their Instagram fame for equity in up-and-coming brands.

Financial Markets

Influencers Are Investors Now, Too

As digital influencers gain more clout in the beauty and fashion industries, they’re trading their Instagram fame for equity in up-and-coming brands.


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.

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