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Louise Wilson

1962 - 2014

The late professor's opinionated teaching style helped mould a star roster of alumni from her MA course, including Alexander McQueen and Christopher Kane.

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Week in Review | Louise Wilson, Vuitton Cruise, Insta-Banned, Marzotto, Flash Sales, Thailand

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

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Week in Review | Louise Wilson, Vuitton Cruise, Insta-Banned, Marzotto, Flash Sales, Thailand

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.


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Fashion Professor Louise Wilson Has Died

Louise Wilson, the legendary fashion professor to designers like Alexander McQueen and Christopher Kane, has died.

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Fashion Professor Louise Wilson Has Died

Louise Wilson, the legendary fashion professor to designers like Alexander McQueen and Christopher Kane, has died.


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Students At Work

While still at school, fashion students are increasingly working with brands and retailers to earn valuable experience and build their profiles. Meanwhile, brands and retailers, as well as the fashion media, are seeking to unearth and tap the raw creativity of undiscovered talents at a younger age. Susie Bubble reports.

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Students At Work

While still at school, fashion students are increasingly working with brands and retailers to earn valuable experience and build their profiles. Meanwhile, brands and retailers, as well as the fashion media, are seeking to unearth and tap the raw creativity of undiscovered talents at a younger age. Susie Bubble reports.


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Spring/Summer 2013 | The Season That Was

LONDON, United Kingdom — Whereas previous fashion seasons were dominated by designer departures, meltdowns and final exits, this season the narrative

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Spring/Summer 2013 | The Season That Was

LONDON, United Kingdom — Whereas previous fashion seasons were dominated by designer departures, meltdowns and final exits, this season the narrative


Technology

In Digital London, Technology and Fashion Collide

Today BoF founder Imran Amed examines the fruitful interaction between London’s rising technology and fashion scenes for Wallpaper* magazine, where a

Technology

In Digital London, Technology and Fashion Collide

Today BoF founder Imran Amed examines the fruitful interaction between London’s rising technology and fashion scenes for Wallpaper* magazine, where a


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Best in Class at Central Saint Martins: Drew Henry

LONDON, United Kingdom — For several decades now, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design has developed a global reputation for pushing the

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Best in Class at Central Saint Martins: Drew Henry

LONDON, United Kingdom — For several decades now, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design has developed a global reputation for pushing the


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BoF Exclusive | Inside CSM: Preview of Top 5 Designers from MA Fashion

LONDON, United Kingdom — Central Saint Martins' MA fashion course is praised the world over for consistently producing the industry's most exciting

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BoF Exclusive | Inside CSM: Preview of Top 5 Designers from MA Fashion

LONDON, United Kingdom — Central Saint Martins' MA fashion course is praised the world over for consistently producing the industry's most exciting


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The Spotlight | Maria Francesca Pepe

LONDON, United Kingdom — Fashion East, the London-based fashion incubator program, has become known by savvy fashion buyers and editors for serving

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The Spotlight | Maria Francesca Pepe

LONDON, United Kingdom — Fashion East, the London-based fashion incubator program, has become known by savvy fashion buyers and editors for serving


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