Paul Smith
Designer, Paul Smith
The British menswear stalwart made a name for himself with his ‘classics with a twist,’ going on to build a global brand also known for its men's and womenswear, homeware, accessories and fragrances.


Power Moves | Sarah Harris Appointed British Vogue Deputy Editor, Lacoste's Creative Director Exits
This week, Sarah Harris has been named deputy editor of British Vogue, while Felipe Oliveira Baptista steps down as creative director of Lacoste.

Power Moves | Sarah Harris Appointed British Vogue Deputy Editor, Lacoste's Creative Director Exits
This week, Sarah Harris has been named deputy editor of British Vogue, while Felipe Oliveira Baptista steps down as creative director of Lacoste.

Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week
BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.

Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week
BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.

Paul Smith Doubles Down
The designer came out fighting on behalf of the suit and his core principles, but the result was too solemn to reboot his relevance.

Paul Smith Doubles Down
The designer came out fighting on behalf of the suit and his core principles, but the result was too solemn to reboot his relevance.

OAMC Sells Stake to Onward Luxury Group
The strategic partnership will enable the French street-luxe brand to launch its own e-commerce operations, open its first retail store and expand into new product categories.

OAMC Sells Stake to Onward Luxury Group
The strategic partnership will enable the French street-luxe brand to launch its own e-commerce operations, open its first retail store and expand into new product categories.

Restructuring and Redundancies at Paul Smith
Can the British brand known for its quirkiness and smart tailoring make good on its turnaround plan?

Restructuring and Redundancies at Paul Smith
Can the British brand known for its quirkiness and smart tailoring make good on its turnaround plan?

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.

Sunspel’s Second Coming
How a former barrister rebooted a struggling business that began by selling boxer shorts to the British Empire with a focus on simplicity, an inspired retail strategy and the design eye of J.W. Anderson.

Sunspel’s Second Coming
How a former barrister rebooted a struggling business that began by selling boxer shorts to the British Empire with a focus on simplicity, an inspired retail strategy and the design eye of J.W. Anderson.

Lights, Camera, Selfie!
When the store is a stage for selfies, the art of lighting is more important than ever.

Lights, Camera, Selfie!
When the store is a stage for selfies, the art of lighting is more important than ever.

The Gentlewoman, a Magazine That’s Also a Club
The independent style title — whose covers are more likely to feature authors than fashion models — is growing its club, which meets for sponsored events ranging from architectural tours to cards nights.

The Gentlewoman, a Magazine That’s Also a Club
The independent style title — whose covers are more likely to feature authors than fashion models — is growing its club, which meets for sponsored events ranging from architectural tours to cards nights.

Global Sportswear Brands Making a Play for Women
With an eye on the growing women’s market, historically male-oriented sportswear brands are making changes to their strategy.

Global Sportswear Brands Making a Play for Women
With an eye on the growing women’s market, historically male-oriented sportswear brands are making changes to their strategy.
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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.




