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.


Anna Wintour Is the Cover Star of BoF’s Latest Print Issue: ‘America’
BoF’s latest special print issue focuses on America, the world’s largest consumer market and greatest exporter of cultural and technological change. Who better to decode the state of the nation and its fashion industry than our cover star, Anna Wintour?

Anna Wintour Is the Cover Star of BoF’s Latest Print Issue: ‘America’
BoF’s latest special print issue focuses on America, the world’s largest consumer market and greatest exporter of cultural and technological change. Who better to decode the state of the nation and its fashion industry than our cover star, Anna Wintour?

WhatsApp Joins Arsenal of Online Luxury Amid Race for Customers
By becoming one of the first companies to use WhatsApp to sell directly to customers, Yoox Net-a-Porter is seeking a leg up on competitors like Farfetch and luxury brands’ own sites.

WhatsApp Joins Arsenal of Online Luxury Amid Race for Customers
By becoming one of the first companies to use WhatsApp to sell directly to customers, Yoox Net-a-Porter is seeking a leg up on competitors like Farfetch and luxury brands’ own sites.

The Kate Young Effect
The stylist’s knack for turning Hollywood ‘it-girls’ into sartorial stars has made her one of the most powerful figures in the dance between the film and fashion industries.

The Kate Young Effect
The stylist’s knack for turning Hollywood ‘it-girls’ into sartorial stars has made her one of the most powerful figures in the dance between the film and fashion industries.

Fashion’s Political Gap
Without first ladies Michelle Obama and Samantha Cameron, the fashion industries in the US and UK are missing strong political advocates.

Fashion’s Political Gap
Without first ladies Michelle Obama and Samantha Cameron, the fashion industries in the US and UK are missing strong political advocates.

Halpern's Glamorous Escape
This month, our Spotlight shines on London-based designer Michael Halpern, whose sequin-heavy eveningwear has attracted influential global stockists.

Halpern's Glamorous Escape
This month, our Spotlight shines on London-based designer Michael Halpern, whose sequin-heavy eveningwear has attracted influential global stockists.

Different Strokes At New York Fashion Week
With fashion week in a state of flux, American designers showed their collections with unclear purpose and mixed results.

Different Strokes At New York Fashion Week
With fashion week in a state of flux, American designers showed their collections with unclear purpose and mixed results.

A Daring Balancing Act at Oscar de la Renta and Monse
Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia's gutsy double show underscored how hard it is to design two labels at once.

A Daring Balancing Act at Oscar de la Renta and Monse
Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia's gutsy double show underscored how hard it is to design two labels at once.

At Carolina Herrera, Heavy History
Following a number of exits, Carolina Herrera needs to find the right team to execute her vision in a fresh way.

At Carolina Herrera, Heavy History
Following a number of exits, Carolina Herrera needs to find the right team to execute her vision in a fresh way.

Fashion Industry Remains Silent at Trump’s Immigration Ban
While the giants of Silicon Valley took public stances against President Trump’s immigration order, the silence from fashion's largest companies has been deafening.

Fashion Industry Remains Silent at Trump’s Immigration Ban
While the giants of Silicon Valley took public stances against President Trump’s immigration order, the silence from fashion's largest companies has been deafening.

Defiant, Fashion Marches Against Trump
The fashion industry was out in force — online, offline and worldwide — to participate in Saturday’s Women’s March.

Defiant, Fashion Marches Against Trump
The fashion industry was out in force — online, offline and worldwide — to participate in Saturday’s Women’s March.
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.




