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 Great Makeup Crash of 2019
Many of the largest cosmetics brands are seeing US sales drop as new rivals enter the market even as consumers spend less on makeup.

The Great Makeup Crash of 2019
Many of the largest cosmetics brands are seeing US sales drop as new rivals enter the market even as consumers spend less on makeup.

The Return of New York Fashion Week
This season, there were no extraordinary clothes to speak of. But there was excitement.

The Return of New York Fashion Week
This season, there were no extraordinary clothes to speak of. But there was excitement.


Traditional PR Doesn’t Work Anymore. Here’s What Does.
Designer credits and profiles in glossy magazines don’t move the needle like they once did. Here’s what small and mid-sized brands are doing to build awareness.

Traditional PR Doesn’t Work Anymore. Here’s What Does.
Designer credits and profiles in glossy magazines don’t move the needle like they once did. Here’s what small and mid-sized brands are doing to build awareness.

Thebe Magugu First LVMH Prize Recipient From Africa
South African designer Thebe Magugu has been awarded the LVMH Prize, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.

Thebe Magugu First LVMH Prize Recipient From Africa
South African designer Thebe Magugu has been awarded the LVMH Prize, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.

Want to Reach Chinese Teens? Take It Offline
Despite being digital whiz kids, China’s Post-00 generation increasingly want real world experiences. Brands who want a share of their discretionary spending, take note.

Want to Reach Chinese Teens? Take It Offline
Despite being digital whiz kids, China’s Post-00 generation increasingly want real world experiences. Brands who want a share of their discretionary spending, take note.

Why Anna Wintour Is (Still) One of Condé Nast’s Most Powerful Assets
The company's artistic director and editor of American Vogue has extraordinary power and influence. What happens when she eventually steps down?

Why Anna Wintour Is (Still) One of Condé Nast’s Most Powerful Assets
The company's artistic director and editor of American Vogue has extraordinary power and influence. What happens when she eventually steps down?

CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars
Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.

CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars
Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.

Ami Launches Womenswear Line
After releasing a successful capsule of menswear-inspired pieces for women, the Parisian brand ventures into womenswear with a co-ed show and a line-up of worldwide stockists.

Ami Launches Womenswear Line
After releasing a successful capsule of menswear-inspired pieces for women, the Parisian brand ventures into womenswear with a co-ed show and a line-up of worldwide stockists.

How Luxury Brands Are Raising the Stakes on Instagram
But big bucks are changing the game as cash rich luxury goods groups like LVMH and Kering hike their social media budgets, giving them vast means to drown out rivals on platforms once seen as a leveller for brands big and small.

How Luxury Brands Are Raising the Stakes on Instagram
But big bucks are changing the game as cash rich luxury goods groups like LVMH and Kering hike their social media budgets, giving them vast means to drown out rivals on platforms once seen as a leveller for brands big and small.
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.




