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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
News & Analysis

Fashion Industry Reacts to 'Devastating' Trump Victory

Members of the fashion community, from Diane von Furstenberg to Hari Nef, share their immediate reactions to the US presidential election result, with many voicing defiance in the face of uncertainty.

News & Analysis

Fashion Industry Reacts to 'Devastating' Trump Victory

Members of the fashion community, from Diane von Furstenberg to Hari Nef, share their immediate reactions to the US presidential election result, with many voicing defiance in the face of uncertainty.


Technology

How Instagram's New Feed Will Impact Brands and Influencers

What does Instagram's new algorithmic feed mean for the platform's lucrative influence economy?

Technology

How Instagram's New Feed Will Impact Brands and Influencers

What does Instagram's new algorithmic feed mean for the platform's lucrative influence economy?


News & Analysis

Ex-Vogue Editors Launch Direct-to-Consumer Brand La Ligne

Former American Vogue editors Meredith Melling and Valerie Boster have partnered with Rag & Bone alumna Molly Howard to launch an accessibly priced collection inspired by French stripes.

News & Analysis

Ex-Vogue Editors Launch Direct-to-Consumer Brand La Ligne

Former American Vogue editors Meredith Melling and Valerie Boster have partnered with Rag & Bone alumna Molly Howard to launch an accessibly priced collection inspired by French stripes.


News & Analysis

WME-IMG Debuts All-Fashion Network for Apple TV

Made2Measure is the first network of its kind, offering wall-to-wall fashion programming. Will it work?

News & Analysis

WME-IMG Debuts All-Fashion Network for Apple TV

Made2Measure is the first network of its kind, offering wall-to-wall fashion programming. Will it work?


Fashion Week

Op-Ed | Why Women Should Embrace Self-Promotion

It’s time we embrace self-promotion as a way to earn opportunities far bigger than just front row seats, says Amy Odell, editor of Cosmopolitan.com.

Fashion Week

Op-Ed | Why Women Should Embrace Self-Promotion

It’s time we embrace self-promotion as a way to earn opportunities far bigger than just front row seats, says Amy Odell, editor of Cosmopolitan.com.


News & Analysis

Nathalie Trad’s Geometric Signature

For this month’s Spotlight, accessories designer Nathalie Trad talks to BoF about the unconventional design process behind her distinctive minaudières.

News & Analysis

Nathalie Trad’s Geometric Signature

For this month’s Spotlight, accessories designer Nathalie Trad talks to BoF about the unconventional design process behind her distinctive minaudières.


Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Maria Raga, Vice President of Operations

Maria Raga, vice president of operations at Depop, says "If you enjoy starting from scratch, and find that uncertainty or making big decisions doesn’t scare you, then start-ups will probably be a good fit."

Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Maria Raga, Vice President of Operations

Maria Raga, vice president of operations at Depop, says "If you enjoy starting from scratch, and find that uncertainty or making big decisions doesn’t scare you, then start-ups will probably be a good fit."


Fashion Week

For an Insider’s View of NY Fashion Week, Just Download Snapchat

At New York Fashion Week, there has been a rise in Snapchat use among fashionistas, like Lucky Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Eva Chen and “Man Repeller” blogger Leandra Medine.

Fashion Week

For an Insider’s View of NY Fashion Week, Just Download Snapchat

At New York Fashion Week, there has been a rise in Snapchat use among fashionistas, like Lucky Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Eva Chen and “Man Repeller” blogger Leandra Medine.


Fashion Week

What to Make of Saint Laurent?

The day after Slimane's grunge-inspired second womenswear outing for Saint Laurent, BoF examines the swirl of criticism the collection provoked and reflects on where the house may be headed.

Fashion Week

What to Make of Saint Laurent?

The day after Slimane's grunge-inspired second womenswear outing for Saint Laurent, BoF examines the swirl of criticism the collection provoked and reflects on where the house may be headed.


News & Analysis

In the Glare of Fashion's Growing Circus, A Double Standard?

Susie Bubble and The Man Repeller join the debate sparked by Suzy Menkes on the circus outside the shows, personal branding and the politics of preening for the cameras.

News & Analysis

In the Glare of Fashion's Growing Circus, A Double Standard?

Susie Bubble and The Man Repeller join the debate sparked by Suzy Menkes on the circus outside the shows, personal branding and the politics of preening for the cameras.


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