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Prabal Gurung

Designer, Prabal Gurung

The Nepalese designer trained in India and has earned the favour of celebrities for his ladylike dresses with sexy flourishes.

Prabal Gurung
Marketing

Remembering Ed Filipowski, Powerhouse Fashion PR

The Co-Chairman of New York-based agency KCD, who died on Friday at age 58, was best known for his keen eye for talent and no-nonsense approach.

Marketing

Remembering Ed Filipowski, Powerhouse Fashion PR

The Co-Chairman of New York-based agency KCD, who died on Friday at age 58, was best known for his keen eye for talent and no-nonsense approach.


News & Analysis

BoF Wanted to Celebrate Diversity. Fashion Leaders Saw More of the Industry's Superficiality Around Race.

The designer Kerby Jean-Raymond took BoF and founder Imran Amed to task on social media this week, criticising what he saw as the publication’s shallow approach to inclusivity. His comments found support among a diverse group of fashion insiders.

News & Analysis

BoF Wanted to Celebrate Diversity. Fashion Leaders Saw More of the Industry's Superficiality Around Race.

The designer Kerby Jean-Raymond took BoF and founder Imran Amed to task on social media this week, criticising what he saw as the publication’s shallow approach to inclusivity. His comments found support among a diverse group of fashion insiders.


News & Analysis

At the #BoF500 Gala in Paris, Inclusivity Takes Centre Stage

Naomi Campbell, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Karen Elson and other industry leaders from around the world celebrated the #BoF500 and inclusivity during Paris Fashion Week.

News & Analysis

At the #BoF500 Gala in Paris, Inclusivity Takes Centre Stage

Naomi Campbell, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Karen Elson and other industry leaders from around the world celebrated the #BoF500 and inclusivity during Paris Fashion Week.


Fashion Week

New Chapters for Four American Designers

Prabal Gurung, Jason Wu, Rosie Assoulin and Mansur Gavriel presented their latest collections at the New York shows on Sunday.

Fashion Week

New Chapters for Four American Designers

Prabal Gurung, Jason Wu, Rosie Assoulin and Mansur Gavriel presented their latest collections at the New York shows on Sunday.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | New York Fashion Week Has a Donald Trump Problem

The protests against Stephen Ross have so far targeted Equinox and SoulCycle — but the billionaire’s reach also extends into the upper echelons of the American fashion industry.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | New York Fashion Week Has a Donald Trump Problem

The protests against Stephen Ross have so far targeted Equinox and SoulCycle — but the billionaire’s reach also extends into the upper echelons of the American fashion industry.


Financial Markets

Rent the Runway to Expand Into Kids' Clothing

The apparel rental service plans on introducing a slew of new categories on the heels of its $125 million Series F round.

Financial Markets

Rent the Runway to Expand Into Kids' Clothing

The apparel rental service plans on introducing a slew of new categories on the heels of its $125 million Series F round.


News & Analysis

Rent the Runway Aims to Be ‘Amazon Prime of Rental’

The ‘Netflix for fashion’ platform has raised $125 million in a deal that values the company at $1 billion.

News & Analysis

Rent the Runway Aims to Be ‘Amazon Prime of Rental’

The ‘Netflix for fashion’ platform has raised $125 million in a deal that values the company at $1 billion.


News & Analysis

From Goop to Bandier: How to Build a Wellness Mecca

The days when offering a yoga class made a store stand out are long gone. Retailers such as Goop and Bandier are mixing apparel, beauty, food and experiences to pitch themselves to the wellness crowd.

News & Analysis

From Goop to Bandier: How to Build a Wellness Mecca

The days when offering a yoga class made a store stand out are long gone. Retailers such as Goop and Bandier are mixing apparel, beauty, food and experiences to pitch themselves to the wellness crowd.


Fashion Week

In New York, Fashion That’s Deeper Than Instagram

Colour and maximalism can be scroll-stopping on social media, but precious few designers can marry bright and shiny with emotional depth.

Fashion Week

In New York, Fashion That’s Deeper Than Instagram

Colour and maximalism can be scroll-stopping on social media, but precious few designers can marry bright and shiny with emotional depth.


Fashion Week

Why a Plus-Size Online Retailer is Kicking Off Fashion Week

Despite the presence of curve models on the runway and an undeniable market opportunity among consumers, fashion has remained stubbornly inaccessible to plus-size women. Now, 11 Honoré is challenging the norm.

Fashion Week

Why a Plus-Size Online Retailer is Kicking Off Fashion Week

Despite the presence of curve models on the runway and an undeniable market opportunity among consumers, fashion has remained stubbornly inaccessible to plus-size women. Now, 11 Honoré is challenging the norm.


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.

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