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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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Fashion Week

Why Asia’s Brightest Stars Struggle to Shine

Fashion weeks in Tokyo, Shanghai and Seoul showcase some of Asia’s most promising fashion talent, but many still lack global visibility.

Fashion Week

Why Asia’s Brightest Stars Struggle to Shine

Fashion weeks in Tokyo, Shanghai and Seoul showcase some of Asia’s most promising fashion talent, but many still lack global visibility.


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Margaret Howell, Margiela, Paul Smith

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

Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Margaret Howell, Margiela, Paul Smith

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


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Noor Fares, Kristina Fidelskaya, Ace & Tate

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

Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Noor Fares, Kristina Fidelskaya, Ace & Tate

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


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Norse Projects, Muzungu Sisters, Aesop

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

Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Norse Projects, Muzungu Sisters, Aesop

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


Fashion Week

London Designers Blend Creativity with Commerce at Fashion Week

London Fashion Week has sharpened its business focus over the past few years to usher in a new generation of fashion designers who blend creativity with a healthy dose of commerce.

Fashion Week

London Designers Blend Creativity with Commerce at Fashion Week

London Fashion Week has sharpened its business focus over the past few years to usher in a new generation of fashion designers who blend creativity with a healthy dose of commerce.


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Lululemon Athletica, River Island

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

Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Lululemon Athletica, River Island

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


News & Analysis

At Paris Menswear, Designers Doing a Hedi

Gripped by the 'lethal' blend of marketing and design as perfected by Slimane's Saint Laurent, Paris was largely devoid of fresh style statements, says Angelo Flaccavento.

News & Analysis

At Paris Menswear, Designers Doing a Hedi

Gripped by the 'lethal' blend of marketing and design as perfected by Slimane's Saint Laurent, Paris was largely devoid of fresh style statements, says Angelo Flaccavento.


News & Analysis

Can Stationery Brands Smythson, Montblanc and Moleskine Write a New Fashion Chapter?

Luxury stationery brands, eager to position themselves as more than pen and notepad manufacturers, have expanded into fashion accessories. Are they brand-building or driving real business?

News & Analysis

Can Stationery Brands Smythson, Montblanc and Moleskine Write a New Fashion Chapter?

Luxury stationery brands, eager to position themselves as more than pen and notepad manufacturers, have expanded into fashion accessories. Are they brand-building or driving real business?


Fashion Week

Burberry, JW Anderson and London's New Feminine Mood

Just the right amount of femininity created a new mood at London Collections: Men, writes Colin McDowell.

Fashion Week

Burberry, JW Anderson and London's New Feminine Mood

Just the right amount of femininity created a new mood at London Collections: Men, writes Colin McDowell.


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Liberty, My Beautiful City

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

Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Liberty, My Beautiful City

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


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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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