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.
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.
Margaret Howell Says Keep as Much Control Over Design as Possible
BoF sits down with Margaret Howell at her seaside house in Suffolk, England, to discuss how the British designer built a brand known for its simple, practical pieces, evocative of the natural landscape, into a business, now majority-owned by Japanese company Anglobal, that generates £100 million per year.
Margaret Howell Says Keep as Much Control Over Design as Possible
BoF sits down with Margaret Howell at her seaside house in Suffolk, England, to discuss how the British designer built a brand known for its simple, practical pieces, evocative of the natural landscape, into a business, now majority-owned by Japanese company Anglobal, that generates £100 million per year.
Photo Diary | PFW: Raf Simons, Givenchy, Valentino, Dior, Rick Owens, Dries Van Noten
Sonny Vandevelde brings us behind-the-scenes shots from Paris menswear week.
Photo Diary | PFW: Raf Simons, Givenchy, Valentino, Dior, Rick Owens, Dries Van Noten
Sonny Vandevelde brings us behind-the-scenes shots from Paris menswear week.
Barbour and Belstaff: A Tale of Two British Heritage Brands
British heritage brands Barbour and Belstaff both aim to build upon their storied histories to acquire new customers and expand their presence on the global stage. But their expansion strategies couldn’t be more different.
Barbour and Belstaff: A Tale of Two British Heritage Brands
British heritage brands Barbour and Belstaff both aim to build upon their storied histories to acquire new customers and expand their presence on the global stage. But their expansion strategies couldn’t be more different.
Week in Review | Au Revoir Ann Demeulemeester, Fashion Archives, Vika Gazinskaya, Stefano Pilati, Nike, Brazil, Paul Smith, Joseph Dirand
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
Week in Review | Au Revoir Ann Demeulemeester, Fashion Archives, Vika Gazinskaya, Stefano Pilati, Nike, Brazil, Paul Smith, Joseph Dirand
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
Paul Smith Says You Need a Head that Can Change Hats Every Hour
Rebecca May Johnson spends an afternoon in conversation with Paul Smith, tracing his path from a small time retailer to Britain’s most successful fashion designer, who pioneered the concept of classic menswear with a twist.
Paul Smith Says You Need a Head that Can Change Hats Every Hour
Rebecca May Johnson spends an afternoon in conversation with Paul Smith, tracing his path from a small time retailer to Britain’s most successful fashion designer, who pioneered the concept of classic menswear with a twist.
London Fashion Week Kicks Off With Digital Drive
LONDON, United Kingdom — The fashion universe has always been a bit of a self-contained bubble to outsiders. Those too-tall models in acres of silk?
London Fashion Week Kicks Off With Digital Drive
LONDON, United Kingdom — The fashion universe has always been a bit of a self-contained bubble to outsiders. Those too-tall models in acres of silk?
Wheels of Fortune: The Rise of Rapha
Simon Mottram, founder of cycling apparel brand Rapha, aims to do with bike culture what other brands have done with surfing: turn a niche sport into a lucrative platform for a global lifestyle brand.
Wheels of Fortune: The Rise of Rapha
Simon Mottram, founder of cycling apparel brand Rapha, aims to do with bike culture what other brands have done with surfing: turn a niche sport into a lucrative platform for a global lifestyle brand.
London Collections: Men | If You Build It, They Will Come — But Will They Buy?
In a city where big shows can mean just that, BoF examines the rise of London Collections: Men and the business impact on the brands taking part.
London Collections: Men | If You Build It, They Will Come — But Will They Buy?
In a city where big shows can mean just that, BoF examines the rise of London Collections: Men and the business impact on the brands taking part.
The China Edit | Beyond Bling, Lower-Tier Cities Beckon, Topshop Explores Mainland Sites, Hobbs, Paul Smith
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Beyond Bling, Lower-Tier Cities Beckon, Topshop Explores Mainland Sites, Hobbs, Paul Smith
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
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.
