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.


The Business of Blogging | Ari Seth Cohen, Advanced Style
On the eve of his documentary film debut, Ari Seth Cohen speaks with BoF on how he has parlayed a personal interest in stylish older women into a profitable business and a platform for challenging perceptions of aging.

The Business of Blogging | Ari Seth Cohen, Advanced Style
On the eve of his documentary film debut, Ari Seth Cohen speaks with BoF on how he has parlayed a personal interest in stylish older women into a profitable business and a platform for challenging perceptions of aging.

South Africa's Woolworths Takes on Zara and H&M With Australian Bid
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Woolworths Holdings Ltd. of South Africa is using a $2 billion takeover of Australia's David Jones Ltd. to challenge

South Africa's Woolworths Takes on Zara and H&M With Australian Bid
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Woolworths Holdings Ltd. of South Africa is using a $2 billion takeover of Australia's David Jones Ltd. to challenge

Burberry Designer CEO Shows Shift to Creatives in Luxury
LONDON, United Kingdom — For years, fashion and luxury-goods companies have resisted putting creative and commercial control in one pair of hands.

Burberry Designer CEO Shows Shift to Creatives in Luxury
LONDON, United Kingdom — For years, fashion and luxury-goods companies have resisted putting creative and commercial control in one pair of hands.

Is London’s Luxury Ground-Zero Under Threat?
London’s Mayfair continues to attract large numbers of high-net-worth individuals from around the world and the luxury brands that court them. But there are concerns in some quarters that the area’s high-end hipness is threatening the very characteristics that made it desirable in the first place.

Is London’s Luxury Ground-Zero Under Threat?
London’s Mayfair continues to attract large numbers of high-net-worth individuals from around the world and the luxury brands that court them. But there are concerns in some quarters that the area’s high-end hipness is threatening the very characteristics that made it desirable in the first place.

Autumn/Winter 2014 | The Season That Was
BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed looks back at the Autumn/Winter 2014 season.

Autumn/Winter 2014 | The Season That Was
BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed looks back at the Autumn/Winter 2014 season.

Week in Review | Camera Phones, Moschino and McDonald’s, Physical Stores, Accessory Designers, Buscemi
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

Week in Review | Camera Phones, Moschino and McDonald’s, Physical Stores, Accessory Designers, Buscemi
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

Accessible Luxury Snaps at Heels of Mega Brands
PARIS, France — While Gucci and Louis Vuitton blame slumping sales on their upmarket drive they argue will help them regain some of their lost glory,

Accessible Luxury Snaps at Heels of Mega Brands
PARIS, France — While Gucci and Louis Vuitton blame slumping sales on their upmarket drive they argue will help them regain some of their lost glory,

Céline's Phoebe Philo Forges Familiar Path
Following a familiar path, Phoebe Philo delivered a collection for the woman who likes her luxury understated, but still statement-making, looking for comfort but not at the sacrifice of style, writes Jessica Michault for Nowfashion.com.

Céline's Phoebe Philo Forges Familiar Path
Following a familiar path, Phoebe Philo delivered a collection for the woman who likes her luxury understated, but still statement-making, looking for comfort but not at the sacrifice of style, writes Jessica Michault for Nowfashion.com.

Out of the Bag: The Rise of Accessory Designers
Why do the creative directors of leading luxury fashion brands like Gucci, Valentino and Marc by Marc Jacobs all have a background in accessories design?

Out of the Bag: The Rise of Accessory Designers
Why do the creative directors of leading luxury fashion brands like Gucci, Valentino and Marc by Marc Jacobs all have a background in accessories design?

Colin's Column | Kane and Anderson Go Head-to-Head
Colin McDowell reflects on the rise of young London designers JW Anderson and Christopher Kane, each now backed by a major French luxury conglomerate.

Colin's Column | Kane and Anderson Go Head-to-Head
Colin McDowell reflects on the rise of young London designers JW Anderson and Christopher Kane, each now backed by a major French luxury conglomerate.
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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.




