Marc Jacobs
Founder & Designer, Marc Jacobs
The decorated American designer was the first to introduce '90s grunge to the catwalk and grew his namesake brand into a global fashion force.


Streetwear's Big Opportunity: Women
As streetwear continues to expand in fast-fashion and luxury markets alike, how can it increase its appeal to female consumers?

Streetwear's Big Opportunity: Women
As streetwear continues to expand in fast-fashion and luxury markets alike, how can it increase its appeal to female consumers?

Target Takes on Sephora and Ulta With a Revamped Beauty Section
Target is updating its beauty section to showcase independent and homegrown brands, in a bid to win over young shoppers from specialty retailers.

Target Takes on Sephora and Ulta With a Revamped Beauty Section
Target is updating its beauty section to showcase independent and homegrown brands, in a bid to win over young shoppers from specialty retailers.

London’s Historic Liberty Launches Clothing in Bid to Go Global
The department store known for its mock Tudor facade and decadent panelled interiors is selling ready-to-wear under its own label, part of a plan to take its brand worldwide.

London’s Historic Liberty Launches Clothing in Bid to Go Global
The department store known for its mock Tudor facade and decadent panelled interiors is selling ready-to-wear under its own label, part of a plan to take its brand worldwide.

The Retail Apocalypse Is Back
In the last two weeks, American retailers from Abercrombie to Nordstrom posted disappointing quarterly sales, despite making many of the right moves.

The Retail Apocalypse Is Back
In the last two weeks, American retailers from Abercrombie to Nordstrom posted disappointing quarterly sales, despite making many of the right moves.

New York’s Other Fashion Week
Monday’s Met Gala anchored a week as packed with marquee fashion events as any New York Fashion Week.

New York’s Other Fashion Week
Monday’s Met Gala anchored a week as packed with marquee fashion events as any New York Fashion Week.

Carine Roitfeld Breaks Into Perfume
The collection of seven genderless fragrances, called ‘7 lovers,’ is now available on Net-a-Porter as well as her own website.

Carine Roitfeld Breaks Into Perfume
The collection of seven genderless fragrances, called ‘7 lovers,’ is now available on Net-a-Porter as well as her own website.

What Fenty Beauty and Dollar General Have in Common
Cheap, blandly packaged private-label makeup lines are on the decline, while glamorous "exclusive" collections are all the rage. Turns out the two have more in common than at first glance.

What Fenty Beauty and Dollar General Have in Common
Cheap, blandly packaged private-label makeup lines are on the decline, while glamorous "exclusive" collections are all the rage. Turns out the two have more in common than at first glance.

Elizabeth and James Leaves Contemporary Market Behind for Kohl's
Once a $50 million business, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s contemporary line closed its doors last year after an attempt to hew closer to The Row’s style fell flat. The brand will live on via a licensing deal with Kohl’s.

Elizabeth and James Leaves Contemporary Market Behind for Kohl's
Once a $50 million business, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s contemporary line closed its doors last year after an attempt to hew closer to The Row’s style fell flat. The brand will live on via a licensing deal with Kohl’s.

Rent the Runway to Expand Into Kids' Clothing
The apparel rental service plans on introducing a slew of new categories on the heels of its $125 million Series F round.

Rent the Runway to Expand Into Kids' Clothing
The apparel rental service plans on introducing a slew of new categories on the heels of its $125 million Series F round.

What Tom Ford’s CFDA Post Means for American Fashion
After a three-year search, the organisation has found a successor for Diane von Furstenberg.

What Tom Ford’s CFDA Post Means for American Fashion
After a three-year search, the organisation has found a successor for Diane von Furstenberg.
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.




