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Nicolas Ghesquière

Artistic Director of Women's Collections, Louis Vuitton

The designer who brought Balenciaga to the cutting edge is now breathing new life into heritage brand Louis Vuitton.

Nicolas Ghesquière
News & Analysis

Behind InStyle's Splashy New Red Carpet Awards

The celebrity-driven glossy is getting into the awards game with a new franchise trumpeting what it says it knows best: the red carpet. Will advertisers bite?

News & Analysis

Behind InStyle's Splashy New Red Carpet Awards

The celebrity-driven glossy is getting into the awards game with a new franchise trumpeting what it says it knows best: the red carpet. Will advertisers bite?


Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Spring/Summer 2016

At the end of an exciting fashion season from New York to Paris, the editors of BoF bring you the Top 10 Shows of the Season.

Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Spring/Summer 2016

At the end of an exciting fashion season from New York to Paris, the editors of BoF bring you the Top 10 Shows of the Season.


Fashion Week

When in Paris, Choose Your Tribe

From Rick Owens to Yohji Yamamoto and Céline to Miu Miu, fashion, right here, right now, is all about tribes and gangs, observes Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

When in Paris, Choose Your Tribe

From Rick Owens to Yohji Yamamoto and Céline to Miu Miu, fashion, right here, right now, is all about tribes and gangs, observes Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Past, Present and Future Fuse at Louis Vuitton

After a somewhat muted beginning with the house, Nicolas Ghesquière unleashed himself with a dazzling Spring collection for Louis Vuitton.

Fashion Week

Past, Present and Future Fuse at Louis Vuitton

After a somewhat muted beginning with the house, Nicolas Ghesquière unleashed himself with a dazzling Spring collection for Louis Vuitton.


News & Analysis

Industry Reacts to Demna Gvasalia’s Balenciaga Appointment

Demna Gvasalia of Vetements has been named the next creative director of Balenciaga. BoF spoke to several key industry insiders to gauge the reaction.

News & Analysis

Industry Reacts to Demna Gvasalia’s Balenciaga Appointment

Demna Gvasalia of Vetements has been named the next creative director of Balenciaga. BoF spoke to several key industry insiders to gauge the reaction.


Fashion Week

Surfer Girls Turn Lethal at DSquared2

Extreme body consciousness was Bondi-bound on the Catens' catwalk, but if felt like their own personalities were slightly submerged.

Fashion Week

Surfer Girls Turn Lethal at DSquared2

Extreme body consciousness was Bondi-bound on the Catens' catwalk, but if felt like their own personalities were slightly submerged.


Global Markets

LA Confidence: A Fashion Force Beyond Film

With a thriving art scene, retail momentum and a GDP of more than $825 billion, Los Angeles is a growing fashion force with impact beyond its Hollywood star power.

Global Markets

LA Confidence: A Fashion Force Beyond Film

With a thriving art scene, retail momentum and a GDP of more than $825 billion, Los Angeles is a growing fashion force with impact beyond its Hollywood star power.


News & Analysis

Introducing ‘Reinvention’, our 3rd Annual #BoF500 Print Edition

Our third annual BoF 500 print edition focuses its lens on the people, brands and places rebooting to adapt to market forces, new technologies and a fragile global economy. It’s not out until September 22, but it is available for pre-order now.

News & Analysis

Introducing ‘Reinvention’, our 3rd Annual #BoF500 Print Edition

Our third annual BoF 500 print edition focuses its lens on the people, brands and places rebooting to adapt to market forces, new technologies and a fragile global economy. It’s not out until September 22, but it is available for pre-order now.


News & Analysis

Balenciaga Break-Up: "It Was Mutual"

Wang’s departure is a rare example of a drama-free, mutual break-up between a designer and a fashion house, says Imran Amed.

News & Analysis

Balenciaga Break-Up: "It Was Mutual"

Wang’s departure is a rare example of a drama-free, mutual break-up between a designer and a fashion house, says Imran Amed.


Workplace & Talent

Balenciaga and Alexander Wang Confirm Joint Decision to End Contract

Balenciaga and Alexander Wang have announced their joint decision not to renew their contract beyond its initial term.

Workplace & Talent

Balenciaga and Alexander Wang Confirm Joint Decision to End Contract

Balenciaga and Alexander Wang have announced their joint decision not to renew their contract beyond its initial term.


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.

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