Phoebe Philo
Founder & Artistic Director, Phoebe Philo
The London-based star designer transformed the once sleepy bourgeois label Celine into a much-copied global fashion force. In 2023, she launched an eponymous, direct-to-consumer start-up backed by Celine owner LVMH.


Sneakers: Luxury’s Gateway to Millennials
Luxury sneakers are the ultimate status symbols for a new generation of consumers. Now brands like Balenciaga, Versace and Gucci are upping their game.

Sneakers: Luxury’s Gateway to Millennials
Luxury sneakers are the ultimate status symbols for a new generation of consumers. Now brands like Balenciaga, Versace and Gucci are upping their game.

The Secret to Growing a Basics Business
A core collection of essentials can make or break a brand’s bottom line — depending on the execution.

The Secret to Growing a Basics Business
A core collection of essentials can make or break a brand’s bottom line — depending on the execution.

Amidst Consolidation Wave, Acne Studios Could Fetch €500m
The luxury market has seen no shortage of mergers and acquisitions and the pace is picking up with Dries Van Noten and Missoni signing deals in the past week alone.

Amidst Consolidation Wave, Acne Studios Could Fetch €500m
The luxury market has seen no shortage of mergers and acquisitions and the pace is picking up with Dries Van Noten and Missoni signing deals in the past week alone.

Power Moves | Victoria Beckham Names CEO, Benji B as Louis Vuitton's Music Director
This week, Paolo Riva joins Victoria Beckham as chief executive, while Virgil Abloh names Benji B as music director for Louis Vuitton.

Power Moves | Victoria Beckham Names CEO, Benji B as Louis Vuitton's Music Director
This week, Paolo Riva joins Victoria Beckham as chief executive, while Virgil Abloh names Benji B as music director for Louis Vuitton.

The Ghosts of Lang and Margiela
How Helmut Lang and Martin Margiela left a radical roadmap for Raf Simons, Demna Gvasalia and Phoebe Philo.

The Ghosts of Lang and Margiela
How Helmut Lang and Martin Margiela left a radical roadmap for Raf Simons, Demna Gvasalia and Phoebe Philo.

Bottega Veneta Names Daniel Lee New Creative Director
The British designer, who was most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline, begins July 1.

Bottega Veneta Names Daniel Lee New Creative Director
The British designer, who was most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline, begins July 1.

As Tomas Maier Departs, What's Next for Bottega Veneta
Maier transformed the ‘stealth wealth’ label into a billion-dollar brand, only to see sales slow. Parent company Kering is set to announce a new designer imminently, say sources.

As Tomas Maier Departs, What's Next for Bottega Veneta
Maier transformed the ‘stealth wealth’ label into a billion-dollar brand, only to see sales slow. Parent company Kering is set to announce a new designer imminently, say sources.

Hedi Slimane’s Céline Shake-Up
The designer is re-imagining the LVMH-owned brand’s business model as a part of his ambitious revamp.

Hedi Slimane’s Céline Shake-Up
The designer is re-imagining the LVMH-owned brand’s business model as a part of his ambitious revamp.

Hyères Festival Turns a Page
It seemed appropriate to the festival's free spirit that the people who won the big prizes all engaged with issues that are shaping the wider world, reports Tim Blanks.

Hyères Festival Turns a Page
It seemed appropriate to the festival's free spirit that the people who won the big prizes all engaged with issues that are shaping the wider world, reports Tim Blanks.

Will Riccardo Tisci Work at Burberry?
The appointment fits into the brand’s elevation strategy, but Tisci’s penchant for sexual dressing and hard-edged urban romanticism seems at odds with Burberry’s DNA, argues Alexandra Shulman.

Will Riccardo Tisci Work at Burberry?
The appointment fits into the brand’s elevation strategy, but Tisci’s penchant for sexual dressing and hard-edged urban romanticism seems at odds with Burberry’s DNA, argues Alexandra Shulman.
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.




