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


Andrea Jiapei Li’s Playful Proportions
This month, our Spotlight shines on New York-based designer Andrea Jiapei Li, whose impeccable construction and play on proportions caught the eye of Dover Street Market.

Andrea Jiapei Li’s Playful Proportions
This month, our Spotlight shines on New York-based designer Andrea Jiapei Li, whose impeccable construction and play on proportions caught the eye of Dover Street Market.

Concert ‘Merch’ Comes of Age
As concert ‘merch’ becomes a more important part of their business models, pop stars like Justin Bieber, Kanye West and Rihanna are upping their game.

Concert ‘Merch’ Comes of Age
As concert ‘merch’ becomes a more important part of their business models, pop stars like Justin Bieber, Kanye West and Rihanna are upping their game.

At Festivals, Fashion Taps the 'Currency of Cool'
Music festivals like Coachella, which attract influential, social-media savvy audiences, can be powerful marketing platforms, but ‘festival fatigue’ is a real risk.

At Festivals, Fashion Taps the 'Currency of Cool'
Music festivals like Coachella, which attract influential, social-media savvy audiences, can be powerful marketing platforms, but ‘festival fatigue’ is a real risk.

Inside the Booming Vintage Luxury Fashion Market
Sales of high-end vintage attire and accessories are soaring — both in volume and price — and a handful of small businesses are taking advantage of market forces that are making what was old new again.

Inside the Booming Vintage Luxury Fashion Market
Sales of high-end vintage attire and accessories are soaring — both in volume and price — and a handful of small businesses are taking advantage of market forces that are making what was old new again.

James Jebbia on Taking Supreme Global
In a rare interview, the press-shy founder speaks exclusively to BoF about Supreme’s new Paris store — set to open later this week — and the company’s homegrown approach to global expansion.

James Jebbia on Taking Supreme Global
In a rare interview, the press-shy founder speaks exclusively to BoF about Supreme’s new Paris store — set to open later this week — and the company’s homegrown approach to global expansion.

Adidas Makes Late Sprint in Crowded Race to Sell Women Sneakers
Adidas is designing more sneakers, jackets and other garments specifically for women’s sports as part of a turnaround attempt after several years of mixed performance.

Adidas Makes Late Sprint in Crowded Race to Sell Women Sneakers
Adidas is designing more sneakers, jackets and other garments specifically for women’s sports as part of a turnaround attempt after several years of mixed performance.

A Wave of Chinese Talent on European Runways
China has nurtured a crop of young designers who have begun to establish themselves in the major fashion capitals of Europe.

A Wave of Chinese Talent on European Runways
China has nurtured a crop of young designers who have begun to establish themselves in the major fashion capitals of Europe.

Puma Profit Tops Estimates as Rihanna-Designed Shoes Boost Sales
Puma SE reported fourth-quarter earnings that topped estimates as singer Rihanna helped sharpen the German sportswear brand’s focus on performance wear and women’s gear.

Puma Profit Tops Estimates as Rihanna-Designed Shoes Boost Sales
Puma SE reported fourth-quarter earnings that topped estimates as singer Rihanna helped sharpen the German sportswear brand’s focus on performance wear and women’s gear.

How Haute Couture Went International
This season, fewer than half the couturiers showing in Paris are French. BoF investigates how haute couture has gone global and the opportunities for fledgling brands.

How Haute Couture Went International
This season, fewer than half the couturiers showing in Paris are French. BoF investigates how haute couture has gone global and the opportunities for fledgling brands.

The Year in Pictures 2015
From major appointments to travelling shows, these were the standout moments and events that took place in fashion in 2015.

The Year in Pictures 2015
From major appointments to travelling shows, these were the standout moments and events that took place in fashion in 2015.
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.




