Oscar de la Renta
1932 - 2014
The late protégé of Cristóbal Balenciaga, who dressed Jacqueline Kennedy, stood at the forefront of American fashion with charm and grace.


Julie Gilhart on Conscious Consumerism
Courtesy of Alexia Niedzielski and Elizabeth von Guttman at Ever Manifesto, a publication conceived with a mission to raise collective consciousness around issues of sustainability, we bring you an exclusive interview with fashion consultant Julie Gilhart on why sustainability matters and why conscious consumerism will define the future of fashion retail.

Julie Gilhart on Conscious Consumerism
Courtesy of Alexia Niedzielski and Elizabeth von Guttman at Ever Manifesto, a publication conceived with a mission to raise collective consciousness around issues of sustainability, we bring you an exclusive interview with fashion consultant Julie Gilhart on why sustainability matters and why conscious consumerism will define the future of fashion retail.

Is London’s Luxury Ground-Zero Under Threat?
London’s Mayfair continues to attract large numbers of high-net-worth individuals from around the world and the luxury brands that court them. But there are concerns in some quarters that the area’s high-end hipness is threatening the very characteristics that made it desirable in the first place.

Is London’s Luxury Ground-Zero Under Threat?
London’s Mayfair continues to attract large numbers of high-net-worth individuals from around the world and the luxury brands that court them. But there are concerns in some quarters that the area’s high-end hipness is threatening the very characteristics that made it desirable in the first place.

Power Moves | Bruno Guillon Out at Mulberry, Bruno Sälzer Exits Escada, Canali Taps Pompilio
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Power Moves | Bruno Guillon Out at Mulberry, Bruno Sälzer Exits Escada, Canali Taps Pompilio
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Op-Ed | Don’t Write Off Fashion Bloggers
The organisers of New York Fashion Week aim to clean up an event that “has been swarmed with fashion bloggers, street-style photographers and fashion fans.” But bloggers — fashion’s resident outsiders — have a lot to bring to the table, argues Renata Certo-Ware.

Op-Ed | Don’t Write Off Fashion Bloggers
The organisers of New York Fashion Week aim to clean up an event that “has been swarmed with fashion bloggers, street-style photographers and fashion fans.” But bloggers — fashion’s resident outsiders — have a lot to bring to the table, argues Renata Certo-Ware.

Inside the Designer Bridal Boom
From Sophia Kokosalaki and Oscar de la Renta to Net-a-Porter and Browns, a wide range of ready-to-wear designers and luxury fashion retailers are capitalising on the rise and rise of designer bridalwear.

Inside the Designer Bridal Boom
From Sophia Kokosalaki and Oscar de la Renta to Net-a-Porter and Browns, a wide range of ready-to-wear designers and luxury fashion retailers are capitalising on the rise and rise of designer bridalwear.

Market Pulse | Buying Designers Like It’s 1999
The Savigny Luxury Index has gained good ground in September and is up by 3.7 percent, outperforming the MSCI World Index by over one percentage point, as Asian tourist flows to Western fashion hubs remain strong and the world's largest luxury conglomerates snap up young designers, reports Pierre Mallevays of Savigny Partners.

Market Pulse | Buying Designers Like It’s 1999
The Savigny Luxury Index has gained good ground in September and is up by 3.7 percent, outperforming the MSCI World Index by over one percentage point, as Asian tourist flows to Western fashion hubs remain strong and the world's largest luxury conglomerates snap up young designers, reports Pierre Mallevays of Savigny Partners.

Designer Oscar de la Renta Says Galliano Deserves Second Chance
NEW YORK, United States — Designer Oscar de la Renta threw his support behind fashion bad boy John Galliano on Friday, saying the disgraced designer

Designer Oscar de la Renta Says Galliano Deserves Second Chance
NEW YORK, United States — Designer Oscar de la Renta threw his support behind fashion bad boy John Galliano on Friday, saying the disgraced designer

South Asian American Designers with Strong Ties to Home Make Their Mark
Along with a healthy dose of raw talent, a group of South Asian American designers, hailing from India and Nepal, have leveraged their close ties to home to help build their brands and businesses.

South Asian American Designers with Strong Ties to Home Make Their Mark
Along with a healthy dose of raw talent, a group of South Asian American designers, hailing from India and Nepal, have leveraged their close ties to home to help build their brands and businesses.

Week in Review | John Galliano Speaks, Why Creative Directors Matter, Gatekeepers of Japanese Fashion, London Collections: Men
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

Week in Review | John Galliano Speaks, Why Creative Directors Matter, Gatekeepers of Japanese Fashion, London Collections: Men
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

A Penitent John Galliano Talks to Charlie Rose About Childhood, Addiction and McQueen's Suicide
Breaking his silence for the second time since his dismissal from Dior, John Galliano spoke to American journalist Charlie Rose in a riveting interview that touched on childhood, addiction and the suicide of Alexander McQueen.

A Penitent John Galliano Talks to Charlie Rose About Childhood, Addiction and McQueen's Suicide
Breaking his silence for the second time since his dismissal from Dior, John Galliano spoke to American journalist Charlie Rose in a riveting interview that touched on childhood, addiction and the suicide of Alexander McQueen.
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.




