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Nicola Formichetti

Stylist; Creative Director, Nicopanda

The superstylist is known for his irreverent youth-driven imagery, social media fluency and work for Diesel and Uniqlo.

Nicola Formichetti
Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Robbie Spencer, Fashion Director

Miuccia Prada loves his work but his grandmother doesn’t understand what he does. BoF sat down with Robbie Spencer, stylist and newly appointed fashion director at Dazed & Confused, to discuss his personal and professional journey.

Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Robbie Spencer, Fashion Director

Miuccia Prada loves his work but his grandmother doesn’t understand what he does. BoF sat down with Robbie Spencer, stylist and newly appointed fashion director at Dazed & Confused, to discuss his personal and professional journey.


Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Remi Paringaux, Art Director

Early exposure to Apple computers, a homemade fanzine and an album cover shot by Nick Knight all contributed to fashion art director Remi Paringaux’s decision to found his own digital media agency based in London.

Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Remi Paringaux, Art Director

Early exposure to Apple computers, a homemade fanzine and an album cover shot by Nick Knight all contributed to fashion art director Remi Paringaux’s decision to found his own digital media agency based in London.


News & Analysis

The Gatekeepers Who Hold the Keys to Japanese Fashion

BoF examines Japan's 'madoguchi,' the bicultural point people who play the critical role of scout, market researcher, mediator, cultural ambassador, interpreter and deal broker for Western businesses seeking out the most exciting niche labels in Tokyo's often impenetrable fashion landscape.

News & Analysis

The Gatekeepers Who Hold the Keys to Japanese Fashion

BoF examines Japan's 'madoguchi,' the bicultural point people who play the critical role of scout, market researcher, mediator, cultural ambassador, interpreter and deal broker for Western businesses seeking out the most exciting niche labels in Tokyo's often impenetrable fashion landscape.


Technology

With an Evolutionary Approach, Uniqlo Aims to Create New Category

Earlier this week, BoF spoke to senior executives at the launch of Uniqlo’s new Lifewear concept to understand the guiding principles and goals of an apparel company more rooted in technology than fashion.

Technology

With an Evolutionary Approach, Uniqlo Aims to Create New Category

Earlier this week, BoF spoke to senior executives at the launch of Uniqlo’s new Lifewear concept to understand the guiding principles and goals of an apparel company more rooted in technology than fashion.



News & Analysis

Week in Review | Poor Payors, H&M's High-End Marketing Tactics, Behind PPR's Rebrand, Renzo Rosso

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.


News & Analysis

CEO Talk | Renzo Rosso, Chairman, Only The Brave

Today, Nicola Formichetti was revealed as the first-ever Artistic Director of Diesel. A few weeks earlier, BoF’s Imran Amed conducted his latest CEO Talk with the man who started it all, Italian fashion entrepreneur Renzo Rosso.

News & Analysis

CEO Talk | Renzo Rosso, Chairman, Only The Brave

Today, Nicola Formichetti was revealed as the first-ever Artistic Director of Diesel. A few weeks earlier, BoF’s Imran Amed conducted his latest CEO Talk with the man who started it all, Italian fashion entrepreneur Renzo Rosso.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Formichetti Leaves Mugler, Said to Join Diesel

PARIS, France — The French fashion house Mugler says Lady Gaga's stylist Nicola Formichetti is leaving the company where he's been creative director

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Formichetti Leaves Mugler, Said to Join Diesel

PARIS, France — The French fashion house Mugler says Lady Gaga's stylist Nicola Formichetti is leaving the company where he's been creative director


Technology

Online Upstarts Explore a New Model For Fashion Media

In a departure from the traditional model, a number of upstart fashion media companies targeting the Internet generation are taking a dramatically different approach to content, platform and monetisation.

Technology

Online Upstarts Explore a New Model For Fashion Media

In a departure from the traditional model, a number of upstart fashion media companies targeting the Internet generation are taking a dramatically different approach to content, platform and monetisation.


Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Sarah Rutson-Pang, Fashion Director

HONG KONG, China — With her striking looks and impeccable taste, it's no surprise that Sarah Rutson-Pang is a permanent fixture in the front rows of

Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Sarah Rutson-Pang, Fashion Director

HONG KONG, China — With her striking looks and impeccable taste, it's no surprise that Sarah Rutson-Pang is a permanent fixture in the front rows of


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