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.


How I Became... A Shoe Designer
Fabrizio Viti has worked with the likes of Tom Ford, Miuccia Prada, Marc Jacobs and Nicolas Ghesqiuère, and launched an eponymous label in 2016.

How I Became... A Shoe Designer
Fabrizio Viti has worked with the likes of Tom Ford, Miuccia Prada, Marc Jacobs and Nicolas Ghesqiuère, and launched an eponymous label in 2016.

The End of the (Fashion) World as We Know It
If nature is inexorable, a volatile pathogen like coronavirus is its consummate ambassador and the fashion industry must change or die, writes Tim Blanks.

The End of the (Fashion) World as We Know It
If nature is inexorable, a volatile pathogen like coronavirus is its consummate ambassador and the fashion industry must change or die, writes Tim Blanks.

The Met Gala Is Postponed
Fashion’s biggest night is the latest event to be pushed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Met Gala Is Postponed
Fashion’s biggest night is the latest event to be pushed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Louis Vuitton’s Time Machine
Nicolas Ghesquière delivered a clash of styles from far-flung eras, but too much control on the catwalk dampened what was a brilliant intuition.

Louis Vuitton’s Time Machine
Nicolas Ghesquière delivered a clash of styles from far-flung eras, but too much control on the catwalk dampened what was a brilliant intuition.

Fashion’s New Outlook on 2020
Six takeaways from Paris Fashion Week, where everything from the coronavirus to end-times fashion changed the conversation we'll be having for the rest of the year.

Fashion’s New Outlook on 2020
Six takeaways from Paris Fashion Week, where everything from the coronavirus to end-times fashion changed the conversation we'll be having for the rest of the year.

Designers to Watch in 2020
These under-the-radar names have made a big impact playing second-fiddle to some of the industry’s top talents. Who is poised for a starring role?

Designers to Watch in 2020
These under-the-radar names have made a big impact playing second-fiddle to some of the industry’s top talents. Who is poised for a starring role?

When the Culture Wars Came to Fashion
Brands are being held directly accountable for their actions to a degree that would have been unthinkable even a decade ago.

When the Culture Wars Came to Fashion
Brands are being held directly accountable for their actions to a degree that would have been unthinkable even a decade ago.

Can Balenciaga Become a Megabrand?
How long can designer Demna Gvasalia keep the meme-able hits coming? As Balenciaga crosses the billion-euro sales mark, Chief Executive Cédric Charbit speaks exclusively to BoF about the past, present and future of the Kering-owned house.

Can Balenciaga Become a Megabrand?
How long can designer Demna Gvasalia keep the meme-able hits coming? As Balenciaga crosses the billion-euro sales mark, Chief Executive Cédric Charbit speaks exclusively to BoF about the past, present and future of the Kering-owned house.

Richemont's Fashion Business: A Health Check
The Swiss luxury conglomerate has failed to turn brands like Chloé and Dunhill into a soft-luxury empire that can take on Kering and LVMH. Can recent operational changes turn the tide?

Richemont's Fashion Business: A Health Check
The Swiss luxury conglomerate has failed to turn brands like Chloé and Dunhill into a soft-luxury empire that can take on Kering and LVMH. Can recent operational changes turn the tide?

Why There Are More Fashion Magazines Than Ever
The internet was supposed to have killed print fashion media years ago, and yet the market for high-concept biannuals and quarterlies is more crowded than ever.

Why There Are More Fashion Magazines Than Ever
The internet was supposed to have killed print fashion media years ago, and yet the market for high-concept biannuals and quarterlies is more crowded than ever.
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.




