Maria Grazia Chiuri
Chief Creative Officer, Fendi
The first woman to be appointed to lead the ateliers and design teams of the famed house of Christian Dior has over 25 years experience in the industry, including a successful eight-year tenure as co-creative director of Valentino.
Suzy Menkes Exits Vogue International
The veteran journalist, best known for her work at the International Herald Tribune, joined Condé Nast International six years ago to lead runway show coverage and develop its live events business.
Suzy Menkes Exits Vogue International
The veteran journalist, best known for her work at the International Herald Tribune, joined Condé Nast International six years ago to lead runway show coverage and develop its live events business.
Dior Revives Fashion Shows
The luxury brand is continuing the calendar fashion weeks with live stream shows.
Dior Revives Fashion Shows
The luxury brand is continuing the calendar fashion weeks with live stream shows.
The Power of African Brand Ambassadors
Celebrity marketing has fallen out of favour during the pandemic. But when the strategy makes a comeback global brands need to act fast to tap more African influencers to access high-growth markets like Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa.
The Power of African Brand Ambassadors
Celebrity marketing has fallen out of favour during the pandemic. But when the strategy makes a comeback global brands need to act fast to tap more African influencers to access high-growth markets like Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa.
Luxury Brands Have a ‘Respect Deficit’ with Indian Artisans
Brand leaders who claim that craft is the lifeblood of luxury should see worker welfare as a moral duty that aligns with their strategic business interests. But protecting the valuable skills of Indian artisans is not the same as valuing the artisans themselves.
Luxury Brands Have a ‘Respect Deficit’ with Indian Artisans
Brand leaders who claim that craft is the lifeblood of luxury should see worker welfare as a moral duty that aligns with their strategic business interests. But protecting the valuable skills of Indian artisans is not the same as valuing the artisans themselves.
Can a New Chief Bring Commercial Magic Back to Valentino?
Star merchandiser Jacopo Venturini, who most recently played a pivotal role in the blockbuster success of Gucci, starts in the new role on June 1.
Can a New Chief Bring Commercial Magic Back to Valentino?
Star merchandiser Jacopo Venturini, who most recently played a pivotal role in the blockbuster success of Gucci, starts in the new role on June 1.
In Paris, Finding Power in a New Femininity
Designers embraced the polar opposites of traditional womanliness and tailored, menswear-inflected power dressing.
In Paris, Finding Power in a New Femininity
Designers embraced the polar opposites of traditional womanliness and tailored, menswear-inflected power dressing.
At Dior, a Woman’s World
A day after Harvey Weinstein was found guilty, Maria Grazia Chiuri presented another collection wrapped in the language of feminist uprising, but this time the link to her designs was more direct.
At Dior, a Woman’s World
A day after Harvey Weinstein was found guilty, Maria Grazia Chiuri presented another collection wrapped in the language of feminist uprising, but this time the link to her designs was more direct.
At Paris Couture, History Over Hype
The best collections were a homage to tradition, reverting back to shapes and ideas from the ‘Golden Age’ of the Fifties and Sixties.
At Paris Couture, History Over Hype
The best collections were a homage to tradition, reverting back to shapes and ideas from the ‘Golden Age’ of the Fifties and Sixties.
The Female Divine at Dior
Partnering with feminist artist Judy Chicago, Maria Grazia Chiuri made a collection that was almost dream-like in its gilded celebration of woman as goddess.
The Female Divine at Dior
Partnering with feminist artist Judy Chicago, Maria Grazia Chiuri made a collection that was almost dream-like in its gilded celebration of woman as goddess.
‘Secret’ Indian Ateliers Keep Luxury Brands Buoyant
Hermès, Gucci, Prada and Christian Dior have all tapped ateliers in India to do exquisite handwork for the catwalk, but other luxury brands shroud their Indian connections in secrecy. Why?
‘Secret’ Indian Ateliers Keep Luxury Brands Buoyant
Hermès, Gucci, Prada and Christian Dior have all tapped ateliers in India to do exquisite handwork for the catwalk, but other luxury brands shroud their Indian connections in secrecy. Why?
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.
