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Liu Wen

Model

The Chinese model is an established runway favourite and the first Asian model to land an Esteé Lauder cosmetics campaign.

Liu Wen
Media

Models, the New Power Publishers

Social media has turned fashion models into powerful digital publishers, some of whom have far larger audiences than brands or traditional magazines.

Media

Models, the New Power Publishers

Social media has turned fashion models into powerful digital publishers, some of whom have far larger audiences than brands or traditional magazines.


Retail

China’s Fashion Giants Get Sophisticated

Global fashion brands are facing increased competition as China’s large domestic players invest heavily in branding and retail experience in a bid to become more sleek, sophisticated and cosmopolitan.

Retail

China’s Fashion Giants Get Sophisticated

Global fashion brands are facing increased competition as China’s large domestic players invest heavily in branding and retail experience in a bid to become more sleek, sophisticated and cosmopolitan.


Fashion Week

Victoria's Secret vs Chanel: Which Blockbuster Show Has Better ROI?

The multi-million-dollar fashion extravaganzas went head-to-head in Paris this week, right in the middle of the holiday shopping season.

Fashion Week

Victoria's Secret vs Chanel: Which Blockbuster Show Has Better ROI?

The multi-million-dollar fashion extravaganzas went head-to-head in Paris this week, right in the middle of the holiday shopping season.


News & Analysis

#BoF500 — The New Class: Catalysts

They may work behind the scenes, but these talent spotters, agents and educators are essential to making the fashion machine tick. Meet the 15 catalysts who are new to the #BoF500 this year.

News & Analysis

#BoF500 — The New Class: Catalysts

They may work behind the scenes, but these talent spotters, agents and educators are essential to making the fashion machine tick. Meet the 15 catalysts who are new to the #BoF500 this year.


News & Analysis

#BoF500 – The New Class: Executives

CEOs, presidents, chairmen and directors operate the firms that make fashion tick. Meet the 18 executives who are new to the #BoF500 this year.

News & Analysis

#BoF500 – The New Class: Executives

CEOs, presidents, chairmen and directors operate the firms that make fashion tick. Meet the 18 executives who are new to the #BoF500 this year.


News & Analysis

Paris Celebrates the #BoF500

Last night, Paris fêted the BoF 500, the definitive list of the people shaping the global fashion industry, supported by principal partner QIC Global Real Estate with additional support from The Woolmark Company.

News & Analysis

Paris Celebrates the #BoF500

Last night, Paris fêted the BoF 500, the definitive list of the people shaping the global fashion industry, supported by principal partner QIC Global Real Estate with additional support from The Woolmark Company.


Luxury

Chasing China's High-End Lingerie Market

High-end lingerie sales are outpacing China's generally downbeat luxury market, and heating up competition between international brands and local rivals looking to go upmarket.

Luxury

Chasing China's High-End Lingerie Market

High-end lingerie sales are outpacing China's generally downbeat luxury market, and heating up competition between international brands and local rivals looking to go upmarket.


News & Analysis

Anita Bitton on Casting Top Models For Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs

BoF talks to Anita Bitton about the changing business of casting and how demand for content is driving demand for talent.

News & Analysis

Anita Bitton on Casting Top Models For Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs

BoF talks to Anita Bitton about the changing business of casting and how demand for content is driving demand for talent.


Fashion Week

Op-Ed | Whites-Only Policy at Vetements and Balenciaga

For someone whose design work has been dubbed ‘revolutionary’ in fashion circles, Demna Gvasalia’s all-white casting is shockingly out of touch with today’s global reality, argues Jason Campbell.

Fashion Week

Op-Ed | Whites-Only Policy at Vetements and Balenciaga

For someone whose design work has been dubbed ‘revolutionary’ in fashion circles, Demna Gvasalia’s all-white casting is shockingly out of touch with today’s global reality, argues Jason Campbell.


China

Vogue China: Past, Present and Future

As Vogue China marks its tenth year, BoF speaks to editor-in-chief Angelica Cheung, Condé Nast International CEO Jonathan Newhouse and Condé Nast China President Liz Schimel, to discuss the evolution of the magazine.

China

Vogue China: Past, Present and Future

As Vogue China marks its tenth year, BoF speaks to editor-in-chief Angelica Cheung, Condé Nast International CEO Jonathan Newhouse and Condé Nast China President Liz Schimel, to discuss the evolution of the magazine.


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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