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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.

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News & Analysis

Report: China's Septwolves and Fosun Submit Bids for Bally

Chinese apparel manufacturer Fujian Septwolves Industry Co. and conglomerate Fosun International Ltd. are believed to be among the suitors vying for the €600 million luxury leather goods company Bally.

News & Analysis

Report: China's Septwolves and Fosun Submit Bids for Bally

Chinese apparel manufacturer Fujian Septwolves Industry Co. and conglomerate Fosun International Ltd. are believed to be among the suitors vying for the €600 million luxury leather goods company Bally.


Marketing

In the Age of Instagram, Murals Take on New Meaning

The art wall’s allure as a social media-worthy photo op has been embraced by retailers as a marketing opportunity. Does it convert into sales?

Marketing

In the Age of Instagram, Murals Take on New Meaning

The art wall’s allure as a social media-worthy photo op has been embraced by retailers as a marketing opportunity. Does it convert into sales?


Workplace & Talent

Michael Kors Joins BoF Careers, Over 100 Jobs in New York

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Michael Kors Joins BoF Careers, Over 100 Jobs in New York

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Fashion Week

Paul Smith's Aquatic Japonisme

The collection was heavy on light summer separates for boys and girls alike.

Fashion Week

Paul Smith's Aquatic Japonisme

The collection was heavy on light summer separates for boys and girls alike.


News & Analysis

Fashion's Dalliance With Dance

Driven by a combination of personal passion, natural affinity and internet-friendly brand storytelling strategies, fashion designers are falling in love with dance like never before.

News & Analysis

Fashion's Dalliance With Dance

Driven by a combination of personal passion, natural affinity and internet-friendly brand storytelling strategies, fashion designers are falling in love with dance like never before.


News & Analysis

Natalie Massenet Joins Farfetch as Co-Chairman

Nearly a year and a half after her departure from Net-a-Porter, Natalie Massenet has confirmed she is joining fashion e-commerce platform Farfetch as co-chairman.

News & Analysis

Natalie Massenet Joins Farfetch as Co-Chairman

Nearly a year and a half after her departure from Net-a-Porter, Natalie Massenet has confirmed she is joining fashion e-commerce platform Farfetch as co-chairman.


Luxury

Is Natalie Massenet Joining Farfetch?

The Daily Mail reports that Natalie Massenet is set to join Farfetch — a move that would place her back in the heart of luxury e-commerce.

Luxury

Is Natalie Massenet Joining Farfetch?

The Daily Mail reports that Natalie Massenet is set to join Farfetch — a move that would place her back in the heart of luxury e-commerce.


News & Analysis

Burberry and Tommy Hilfiger: Lessons in Fashion Immediacy

What do Burberry and Tommy Hilfiger’s experiments in ‘see now, buy now’ tell us about how fashion immediacy might evolve in 2017?

News & Analysis

Burberry and Tommy Hilfiger: Lessons in Fashion Immediacy

What do Burberry and Tommy Hilfiger’s experiments in ‘see now, buy now’ tell us about how fashion immediacy might evolve in 2017?


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Charlie Brear, Brown Thomas

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Charlie Brear, Brown Thomas

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Luxury

BoF Exclusive | Farfetch Appoints Chief Strategy Officer, En Route to Eventual IPO

The fashion e-commerce platform has hired Stephanie Phair to keep the company focused on future innovation as it prepares to pass $800 million in gross sales this year.

Luxury

BoF Exclusive | Farfetch Appoints Chief Strategy Officer, En Route to Eventual IPO

The fashion e-commerce platform has hired Stephanie Phair to keep the company focused on future innovation as it prepares to pass $800 million in gross sales this year.


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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.

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