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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.

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News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Comme des Garçons, MiniLuxe, Pierre-Yves Roussel

You can find the correct answer and detailed explanation for each question immediately following the question (simply highlight to read), along with

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Comme des Garçons, MiniLuxe, Pierre-Yves Roussel

You can find the correct answer and detailed explanation for each question immediately following the question (simply highlight to read), along with


News & Analysis

Fashion At Work: Stephen Jones

LONDON, United Kingdom — Last week, BoF and i-D unveiled 'Fashion At Work,' a short film directed by Aaron Rose, starring members of the BoF 500.

News & Analysis

Fashion At Work: Stephen Jones

LONDON, United Kingdom — Last week, BoF and i-D unveiled 'Fashion At Work,' a short film directed by Aaron Rose, starring members of the BoF 500.


Retail

Pierre-Yves Roussel, Fashion Alchemist

PARIS, France — Two days after Pierre-Yves Roussel sat down for a lengthy interview at the LVMH headquarters in Paris, his assistant telephones to

Retail

Pierre-Yves Roussel, Fashion Alchemist

PARIS, France — Two days after Pierre-Yves Roussel sat down for a lengthy interview at the LVMH headquarters in Paris, his assistant telephones to


Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Spring/Summer 2015

In a season where real creativity was forced to fight for space amidst a glut of sameness, BoF brings you our Top 10 Shows of the Season.

Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Spring/Summer 2015

In a season where real creativity was forced to fight for space amidst a glut of sameness, BoF brings you our Top 10 Shows of the Season.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Peter Copping Exits Nina Ricci, Caroline Brown to Donna Karan, Coty CEO Departs

LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Peter Copping Exits Nina Ricci, Caroline Brown to Donna Karan, Coty CEO Departs

LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Fashion Week

In Paris, Sex Sells, While Innovation is Scarce

PARIS, France — A gruelling 'fashion month' closed yesterday rather dimly. There was no glittering fanfare, nor theatrical adieu : editors, buyers

Fashion Week

In Paris, Sex Sells, While Innovation is Scarce

PARIS, France — A gruelling 'fashion month' closed yesterday rather dimly. There was no glittering fanfare, nor theatrical adieu : editors, buyers


News & Analysis

Introducing the #BoF500 Newsmakers of 2014

LONDON, United Kingdom — Since the unveiling of the first BoF 500 last September, members of this influential global community have been making

News & Analysis

Introducing the #BoF500 Newsmakers of 2014

LONDON, United Kingdom — Since the unveiling of the first BoF 500 last September, members of this influential global community have been making


Marketing

Little New in New York

The dichotomy between surprising shows and boring clothes explains the conundrum of contemporary fashion in New York and elsewhere, says BoF columnist Angelo Flaccavento.

Marketing

Little New in New York

The dichotomy between surprising shows and boring clothes explains the conundrum of contemporary fashion in New York and elsewhere, says BoF columnist Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Menswear a Sleeping Giant at New York Fashion Week

Menswear plays a poor relation to women's styles at New York Fashion Week, but it is enjoying faster-growing sales and consumer tastes that are becoming more daring, experts say.

Fashion Week

Menswear a Sleeping Giant at New York Fashion Week

Menswear plays a poor relation to women's styles at New York Fashion Week, but it is enjoying faster-growing sales and consumer tastes that are becoming more daring, experts say.


Luxury

Class Action: The Fashion Brands Training Tomorrow's Artisans

Struggling to recruit skilled craftsmen, fashion companies have moved to tackle the deficit, launching new schools to train the next generation. BoF brings you a look at how these brands are preserving their craft, courtesy of Wallpaper* magazine.

Luxury

Class Action: The Fashion Brands Training Tomorrow's Artisans

Struggling to recruit skilled craftsmen, fashion companies have moved to tackle the deficit, launching new schools to train the next generation. BoF brings you a look at how these brands are preserving their craft, courtesy of Wallpaper* 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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