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.


Op-Ed | Who Watches the Watchmen?
Courtesy of our friends at Byronesque, pioneering fashion blogger Diane Pernet laments the current state of fashion criticism and brings us a brief history of fashion critics past and present.

Op-Ed | Who Watches the Watchmen?
Courtesy of our friends at Byronesque, pioneering fashion blogger Diane Pernet laments the current state of fashion criticism and brings us a brief history of fashion critics past and present.

An Injection of New Energy in Paris
How much deference does a newly installed designer need to pay to the heritage of a house? Today, Jessica Michault, editor-in-chief of Nowfashion.com, shares her reflections on a Paris Fashion Week that saw a number of new designer debuts at venerable French houses.

An Injection of New Energy in Paris
How much deference does a newly installed designer need to pay to the heritage of a house? Today, Jessica Michault, editor-in-chief of Nowfashion.com, shares her reflections on a Paris Fashion Week that saw a number of new designer debuts at venerable French houses.

Week in Review | Nadja Swarovski's Vision, MADE Comes to Paris, Umit Benan Departs Trussardi
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week’s top developments in the business of fashion.

Week in Review | Nadja Swarovski's Vision, MADE Comes to Paris, Umit Benan Departs Trussardi
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week’s top developments in the business of fashion.

Right Brain, Left Brain | The Making of Pattern
Today, BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed kicks off Right Brain, Left Brain, a new column on his observations at the intersection of

Right Brain, Left Brain | The Making of Pattern
Today, BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed kicks off Right Brain, Left Brain, a new column on his observations at the intersection of

The Creative Class | Olivier Saillard, Curator
PARIS, France — In recent seasons, fashion exhibitions staged at major museums have drawn record-breaking crowds. But perhaps no curator has

The Creative Class | Olivier Saillard, Curator
PARIS, France — In recent seasons, fashion exhibitions staged at major museums have drawn record-breaking crowds. But perhaps no curator has

Why Isn’t the World’s Fashion Capital Producing More Emerging Fashion Businesses?
As fashion month comes to a close in Paris, BoF examines the prospects for the city's young fashion designers.

Why Isn’t the World’s Fashion Capital Producing More Emerging Fashion Businesses?
As fashion month comes to a close in Paris, BoF examines the prospects for the city's young fashion designers.

Does Azzedine Alaïa Have the Antidote to a Relentless Fashion System?
The relentless pace of the fashion industry has almost certainly contributed to the retirement, the downfall, and possibly even the death of some of

Does Azzedine Alaïa Have the Antidote to a Relentless Fashion System?
The relentless pace of the fashion industry has almost certainly contributed to the retirement, the downfall, and possibly even the death of some of

From Brazil, 5 Emerging Talents to Watch
S Ã O PAULO, Brazil —"I didn't even know international trade fairs existed when I set up my business in 2003," admitted Alessandra Migani, founder of

From Brazil, 5 Emerging Talents to Watch
S Ã O PAULO, Brazil —"I didn't even know international trade fairs existed when I set up my business in 2003," admitted Alessandra Migani, founder of

BoF Exclusive | The New Creative Establishment 2010 — The 50 Most Influential Creative Forces Working in Fashion Today
LONDON, United Kingdom — Today, The Business of Fashion brings you an exclusive preview of The New Creative Establishment, a list of the 50 most

BoF Exclusive | The New Creative Establishment 2010 — The 50 Most Influential Creative Forces Working in Fashion Today
LONDON, United Kingdom — Today, The Business of Fashion brings you an exclusive preview of The New Creative Establishment, a list of the 50 most

Paris Fashion Week | The new establishment
It's been a blisteringly busy Paris fashion week here at the BoF, but we've been taking everything in and can finally share some of our views on all

Paris Fashion Week | The new establishment
It's been a blisteringly busy Paris fashion week here at the BoF, but we've been taking everything in and can finally share some of our views on all
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.




