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Linda Loppa

Activist, Linda Loppa Factory

After more than a decade teaching designers like the ‘Antwerp Six’ at the city’s Royal Academy, she revived the curriculum at Polimoda, before transitioning to the realm of consulting.

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Can Matteo Renzi Reignite the Italian Fashion System?

Italy’s new prime minister Matteo Renzi is focused on tackling the many problems facing Italy’s fashion sector, sparking new hope across the industry. Will he succeed?

News & Analysis

Can Matteo Renzi Reignite the Italian Fashion System?

Italy’s new prime minister Matteo Renzi is focused on tackling the many problems facing Italy’s fashion sector, sparking new hope across the industry. Will he succeed?


Global Markets

The Fashion Trail | Alma Mater of the Antwerp Six Celebrates Anniversary

Eugene Rabkin reports from the celebrations held to mark the 350th anniversary of Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the 50th anniversary of its storied fashion department.

Global Markets

The Fashion Trail | Alma Mater of the Antwerp Six Celebrates Anniversary

Eugene Rabkin reports from the celebrations held to mark the 350th anniversary of Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the 50th anniversary of its storied fashion department.


News & Analysis

BoF Celebrates 5 Years in Florence

FLORENCE, Italy — Following back-to-back parties to celebrate our 5th anniversary in New York and London earlier this year, on Thursday evening,

News & Analysis

BoF Celebrates 5 Years in Florence

FLORENCE, Italy — Following back-to-back parties to celebrate our 5th anniversary in New York and London earlier this year, on Thursday evening,


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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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