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


#BoF500 - The New Class: Designers
Top designers are the lifeblood of fashion, uniting creative vision with commercial savvy. Meet the 27 creative directors who are new to the #BoF500 this year.

#BoF500 - The New Class: Designers
Top designers are the lifeblood of fashion, uniting creative vision with commercial savvy. Meet the 27 creative directors who are new to the #BoF500 this year.

Mining a Legacy at Dior
For the first time in its history, the house of Dior has a female creative director in Maria Grazia Chiuri. But without more time to osmose the extraordinary archives at Dior, it was inevitable that Chiuri would fall back on what she was familiar with from her time at Valentino.

Mining a Legacy at Dior
For the first time in its history, the house of Dior has a female creative director in Maria Grazia Chiuri. But without more time to osmose the extraordinary archives at Dior, it was inevitable that Chiuri would fall back on what she was familiar with from her time at Valentino.

The Unlikely Success of Virgil Abloh
Having gained prominence as a creative consultant to Kanye West, Off-White founder Virgil Abloh is proving his three-year-old brand has the business chops to back up the buzz.

The Unlikely Success of Virgil Abloh
Having gained prominence as a creative consultant to Kanye West, Off-White founder Virgil Abloh is proving his three-year-old brand has the business chops to back up the buzz.

Dominic Jones Resurfaces at Astley Clarke
Luxury jeweller Astley Clarke has appointed Dominic Jones as its new creative director.

Dominic Jones Resurfaces at Astley Clarke
Luxury jeweller Astley Clarke has appointed Dominic Jones as its new creative director.

Tommy Hilfiger Hasn't Been Cool in Years. Is a Supermodel the Fix?
The extravaganza of Tommy x Gigi was part of a hype train meant to woo younger shoppers and imbue the Hilfiger name with the coolness it once enjoyed.

Tommy Hilfiger Hasn't Been Cool in Years. Is a Supermodel the Fix?
The extravaganza of Tommy x Gigi was part of a hype train meant to woo younger shoppers and imbue the Hilfiger name with the coolness it once enjoyed.

Rihanna Launches New Fashion Collection for Puma
The pop star launched the Autumn/Winter 2016 Fenty Puma by Rihanna line at Foot Locker in New York.

Rihanna Launches New Fashion Collection for Puma
The pop star launched the Autumn/Winter 2016 Fenty Puma by Rihanna line at Foot Locker in New York.

New York Fashion Week Adapts to Changing Designer Needs, Business Models
Designers at New York Fashion Week are tweaking their shows and schedules to meet the needs and expectations of digitally engaged consumers.

New York Fashion Week Adapts to Changing Designer Needs, Business Models
Designers at New York Fashion Week are tweaking their shows and schedules to meet the needs and expectations of digitally engaged consumers.

Foot Locker Looks to Play Up the Store Experience
Footlocker is reorganising its stores to further highlight top brands, designating areas to showcase trends, and adding more displays of full sports gear to encourage broader shopping.

Foot Locker Looks to Play Up the Store Experience
Footlocker is reorganising its stores to further highlight top brands, designating areas to showcase trends, and adding more displays of full sports gear to encourage broader shopping.

‘A New Supreme Hoodie Feels as Good as a New Designer Bag’
Supreme doesn’t produce a women’s line, but a range of brands, from Stüssy to Kith, are tapping the evolving women’s streetwear market.

‘A New Supreme Hoodie Feels as Good as a New Designer Bag’
Supreme doesn’t produce a women’s line, but a range of brands, from Stüssy to Kith, are tapping the evolving women’s streetwear market.

Zalando Confirms Earnings Boost From Efficiency and New Brands
Zalando boosted earnings as the online apparel retailer added new brands like Kate Spade and got more bang for its marketing buck.

Zalando Confirms Earnings Boost From Efficiency and New Brands
Zalando boosted earnings as the online apparel retailer added new brands like Kate Spade and got more bang for its marketing buck.
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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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