Rihanna
Singer
She is the first black face of Dior and the most bankable magazine cover star in terms of sell-through.


Inside Japan’s Biggest Fashion Festival
Tokyo Girls Collection is a shoppable mega-show so popular that it causes hysteria, but only a few brands outside Japan have tapped into this colossal direct-to-consumer opportunity.

Inside Japan’s Biggest Fashion Festival
Tokyo Girls Collection is a shoppable mega-show so popular that it causes hysteria, but only a few brands outside Japan have tapped into this colossal direct-to-consumer opportunity.

Unraveling the Plus-Size Problem
While body positive marketing is more visible than ever, trendy options for plus-size consumers across categories and price points are still rare. What’s holding fashion back?

Unraveling the Plus-Size Problem
While body positive marketing is more visible than ever, trendy options for plus-size consumers across categories and price points are still rare. What’s holding fashion back?

Marc Jacobs’ Fantasy Land
Collections like these can be a challenge for those trying to commercialise his ideas. But at least he’s still dreaming.

Marc Jacobs’ Fantasy Land
Collections like these can be a challenge for those trying to commercialise his ideas. But at least he’s still dreaming.

New York’s Ups and Downs
Nowhere else in the world are designers given so many opportunities to rise and fail.

New York’s Ups and Downs
Nowhere else in the world are designers given so many opportunities to rise and fail.

Rihanna Takes on Aerie and Victoria's Secret
This week, everyone will be talking about Rihanna's Savage X Fenty show at New York Fashion Week, the new #BoF500, Zara's global e-commerce strategy and J.Crew's new look. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Rihanna Takes on Aerie and Victoria's Secret
This week, everyone will be talking about Rihanna's Savage X Fenty show at New York Fashion Week, the new #BoF500, Zara's global e-commerce strategy and J.Crew's new look. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

How Interview Magazine Came Back From the Dead
The magazine’s president and chief revenue officer say controversial longtime owner Peter Brant is out, and a new cost-conscious era is in. But can Interview rid itself of its baggage?

How Interview Magazine Came Back From the Dead
The magazine’s president and chief revenue officer say controversial longtime owner Peter Brant is out, and a new cost-conscious era is in. But can Interview rid itself of its baggage?

Vanity Fair’s Radhika Jones on Fashion and the New Best-Dressed List
The editor-in-chief and chief business officer Chris Mitchell tell BoF about the magazine’s approach to fashion and style ahead of Jones’s first trip to the European shows.

Vanity Fair’s Radhika Jones on Fashion and the New Best-Dressed List
The editor-in-chief and chief business officer Chris Mitchell tell BoF about the magazine’s approach to fashion and style ahead of Jones’s first trip to the European shows.

New York Fashion Week's New Look
This week, everyone will be talking about who's showing — and who isn't — at New York Fashion Week, how runway models are treated and the push for size inclusivity. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

New York Fashion Week's New Look
This week, everyone will be talking about who's showing — and who isn't — at New York Fashion Week, how runway models are treated and the push for size inclusivity. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Nike, Adidas and Uniqlo Face Off at the US Open
This week, everyone will be talking about what Serena Williams and Roger Federer are wearing on and off the court at the US Open, the health of shopping malls and the stores inside them. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Nike, Adidas and Uniqlo Face Off at the US Open
This week, everyone will be talking about what Serena Williams and Roger Federer are wearing on and off the court at the US Open, the health of shopping malls and the stores inside them. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Inside the Rental-Only Vintage Store Where Beyoncé and Lady Gaga Dress Up
New York’s vintage stores have been under siege as fashion sellers try to adapt to e-commerce, online consignment and fast-fashion. Shannon Hoey's exclusive Manhattan store is the exception.

Inside the Rental-Only Vintage Store Where Beyoncé and Lady Gaga Dress Up
New York’s vintage stores have been under siege as fashion sellers try to adapt to e-commerce, online consignment and fast-fashion. Shannon Hoey's exclusive Manhattan store is the exception.
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.




