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.


In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone
While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.

In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone
While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.

Céline Design Director Lands at Polo Ralph Lauren
Michael Rider, who spent nearly nine years working under Phoebe Philo, has joined the American stalwart as svp and creative director of the women’s Polo business.

Céline Design Director Lands at Polo Ralph Lauren
Michael Rider, who spent nearly nine years working under Phoebe Philo, has joined the American stalwart as svp and creative director of the women’s Polo business.

Should Fashion Brands Bet on Star Designers?
There are advantages to hiring a star designer who knows how to feed the voracious publicity machine, argues Alexandra Shulman.

Should Fashion Brands Bet on Star Designers?
There are advantages to hiring a star designer who knows how to feed the voracious publicity machine, argues Alexandra Shulman.

The Handbag Battlefield: Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada
How are luxury megabrands Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada evolving their strategies in the all-important women’s handbag war?

The Handbag Battlefield: Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada
How are luxury megabrands Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada evolving their strategies in the all-important women’s handbag war?

For Fashion Jewellers, Heightened Exposure Brings New Challenges
As fine jewellery continues to move in a more fashion-focused, trend-based direction, fledgling brands face fresh challenges.

For Fashion Jewellers, Heightened Exposure Brings New Challenges
As fine jewellery continues to move in a more fashion-focused, trend-based direction, fledgling brands face fresh challenges.

Meet the Unsung Heroes of the World’s Biggest Fashion Houses
Fashion has long perpetuated a single creator myth, but behind every great designer is a team of designers, some of them powerhouses in their own right.

Meet the Unsung Heroes of the World’s Biggest Fashion Houses
Fashion has long perpetuated a single creator myth, but behind every great designer is a team of designers, some of them powerhouses in their own right.

Louis Vuitton Turns to Facebook Bot to Chat Up Customers Online
The move comes as owner LVMH, whose products also include Christian Dior perfumes and Dom Pérignon Champagne, accelerates its efforts to bring its luxury goods empire into the digital age.

Louis Vuitton Turns to Facebook Bot to Chat Up Customers Online
The move comes as owner LVMH, whose products also include Christian Dior perfumes and Dom Pérignon Champagne, accelerates its efforts to bring its luxury goods empire into the digital age.

Decoding the Travelling Chinese Consumer
BoF spoke with several travelling Chinese shoppers from a range of demographics at luxury shopping meccas in and around London.

Decoding the Travelling Chinese Consumer
BoF spoke with several travelling Chinese shoppers from a range of demographics at luxury shopping meccas in and around London.

Sirloin’s 'Stupid Elegance'
This month, our Spotlight shines on a design duo whose womenswear line has attracted influential global stockists with its unconventional take on underwear as outerwear.

Sirloin’s 'Stupid Elegance'
This month, our Spotlight shines on a design duo whose womenswear line has attracted influential global stockists with its unconventional take on underwear as outerwear.

Watch: Tim's Take on S/S 2018
Tim Blanks delivers his take on the Spring/Summer 2018 season in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed in a BoF Professional-only exclusive. Watch now.

Watch: Tim's Take on S/S 2018
Tim Blanks delivers his take on the Spring/Summer 2018 season in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed in a BoF Professional-only exclusive. Watch now.
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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.




