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Designer, Nicholas Kirkwood

Known for crafting sculptural heels with unusual materials, he has emerged at the forefront of fashion footwear in just a few years.

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Global Markets

Myanmar’s Mixed Messages

One of Asia’s poorest nations is also one of its most exciting markets. But just how enthusiastic should fashion brands be about Myanmar’s 50 million would-be consumers?

Global Markets

Myanmar’s Mixed Messages

One of Asia’s poorest nations is also one of its most exciting markets. But just how enthusiastic should fashion brands be about Myanmar’s 50 million would-be consumers?


News & Analysis

Arabian Pearls: Resurrecting an Industry

Reclaiming a trade they once dominated, Arab pearl producers are carving out a niche for themselves in the global jewellery market.

News & Analysis

Arabian Pearls: Resurrecting an Industry

Reclaiming a trade they once dominated, Arab pearl producers are carving out a niche for themselves in the global jewellery market.


Financial Markets

Seven Top Designers Share Their Best Business Advice

Young designers, from Alexander Wang to Christopher Kane, share the most important lesson that they learned from launching a fashion business.

Financial Markets

Seven Top Designers Share Their Best Business Advice

Young designers, from Alexander Wang to Christopher Kane, share the most important lesson that they learned from launching a fashion business.


Global Markets

Op-Ed | Stop Waiting for the Perfect Moment to Invest in Africa

Some international fashion players are dithering for too long or taking a half-hearted approach to African markets, says Omoyemi Akerele, founder of Lagos Fashion and Design Week.

Global Markets

Op-Ed | Stop Waiting for the Perfect Moment to Invest in Africa

Some international fashion players are dithering for too long or taking a half-hearted approach to African markets, says Omoyemi Akerele, founder of Lagos Fashion and Design Week.


News & Analysis

OTB, Peter Pilotto, BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers OTB, Peter Pilotto, BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund and more.

News & Analysis

OTB, Peter Pilotto, BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers OTB, Peter Pilotto, BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund and more.


Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Autumn/Winter 2015

BoF brings you our Top 10 Shows of the Season.

Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Autumn/Winter 2015

BoF brings you our Top 10 Shows of the Season.


Fashion Week

AltaRoma Wasn’t Built in a Day

Can AltaRoma help redefine the ‘eternal’ city’s role in the Italian fashion system?

Fashion Week

AltaRoma Wasn’t Built in a Day

Can AltaRoma help redefine the ‘eternal’ city’s role in the Italian fashion system?


News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2014 | Intelligence

As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the stories that drove the conversation and defined the year in the business of fashion. Today, we highlight some of this year’s top articles from our Intelligence channel.

News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2014 | Intelligence

As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the stories that drove the conversation and defined the year in the business of fashion. Today, we highlight some of this year’s top articles from our Intelligence channel.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Comme des Garçons, Puma, Christie’s

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Comme des Garçons, Puma, Christie’s and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Comme des Garçons, Puma, Christie’s

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Comme des Garçons, Puma, Christie’s and more.


Workplace & Talent

Pop Quiz | South Africa, Ugg, Paul Poiret

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers South Africa, Ugg, Paul Poiret and more.

Workplace & Talent

Pop Quiz | South Africa, Ugg, Paul Poiret

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers South Africa, Ugg, Paul Poiret and more.


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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.

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