Robin Givhan
Fashion Editor, The Washington Post
The Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion editor has earned herself a reputation as an unapologetic critic of the industry.
When the Culture Wars Came to Fashion
Brands are being held directly accountable for their actions to a degree that would have been unthinkable even a decade ago.
When the Culture Wars Came to Fashion
Brands are being held directly accountable for their actions to a degree that would have been unthinkable even a decade ago.
Op-Ed | A Manifesto for Mindful Cross-Cultural Borrowing
The rise of radical inclusivity has turned a nuanced debate on cultural appropriation into a series of trials by social media. There must be a better way, says Suleman Anaya.
Op-Ed | A Manifesto for Mindful Cross-Cultural Borrowing
The rise of radical inclusivity has turned a nuanced debate on cultural appropriation into a series of trials by social media. There must be a better way, says Suleman Anaya.
What Gucci Learned From Dapper Dan and Its Blackface Crisis
One of the world’s biggest luxury brands is paying for its cultural insensitivity — and trying to change.
What Gucci Learned From Dapper Dan and Its Blackface Crisis
One of the world’s biggest luxury brands is paying for its cultural insensitivity — and trying to change.
How Tommy Hilfiger Thrived on Hip Hop (Without Being Accused of Cultural Appropriation)
The designer, who chose Harlem's Apollo Theater to show his latest collection Sunday, built a billion-dollar brand working with artists of colour. Here’s how he has navigated the thorny issue of fashion and race.
How Tommy Hilfiger Thrived on Hip Hop (Without Being Accused of Cultural Appropriation)
The designer, who chose Harlem's Apollo Theater to show his latest collection Sunday, built a billion-dollar brand working with artists of colour. Here’s how he has navigated the thorny issue of fashion and race.
How I Became… Style Director of Elle.com
From starting out in an industry where 'there weren't a lot of people who looked like me,' Nikki Ogunnaike represents one of the world's most prestigious fashion titles across television and online content.
How I Became… Style Director of Elle.com
From starting out in an industry where 'there weren't a lot of people who looked like me,' Nikki Ogunnaike represents one of the world's most prestigious fashion titles across television and online content.
The Thorny Business of Brand Activism
Brands that take a position on divisive issues see the risk of backlash as short-term pain for long-term gain. But being on the right side of history can backfire when brand activism comes across as superficial or self-righteous.
The Thorny Business of Brand Activism
Brands that take a position on divisive issues see the risk of backlash as short-term pain for long-term gain. But being on the right side of history can backfire when brand activism comes across as superficial or self-righteous.
What It's Like to Be a Black Designer in America Right Now
Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton appointment suggests the global fashion industry is becoming more inclusive. But African American designers still face undeniable roadblocks.
What It's Like to Be a Black Designer in America Right Now
Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton appointment suggests the global fashion industry is becoming more inclusive. But African American designers still face undeniable roadblocks.
Pierre Bergé's Impact on the Fashion Business: The Industry Reflects
"With Pierre gone, the 20th century's world of fashion has ended."
Pierre Bergé's Impact on the Fashion Business: The Industry Reflects
"With Pierre gone, the 20th century's world of fashion has ended."
Rei Kawakubo: A Punk’s Pain
On the eve of a major retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the radical and reclusive Comme des Garçons designer talks to BoF’s Tim Blanks about the pain of constant creation and the impossibility of stopping.
Rei Kawakubo: A Punk’s Pain
On the eve of a major retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the radical and reclusive Comme des Garçons designer talks to BoF’s Tim Blanks about the pain of constant creation and the impossibility of stopping.
Why Fashion Will Learn to Love Melania Trump
Despite the fashion community's near-unanimous support of Hillary Clinton, it will not be able to ignore that America's future First Lady's style now has a global platform.
Why Fashion Will Learn to Love Melania Trump
Despite the fashion community's near-unanimous support of Hillary Clinton, it will not be able to ignore that America's future First Lady's style now has a global platform.
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.
