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Sam McKnight

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Over his five-decade career, the award-winning hair stylist has worked with major brands, lensmen, and celebrities like Princess Diana.

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News & Analysis

At Fashion Week, Reinventing Backstage Beauty

The beauty industry’s role at fashion week is changing fast, from makeup artists and hair stylists focusing on their own brands to beauty giants unleashing influencer-driven activations that go beyond the runway.

News & Analysis

At Fashion Week, Reinventing Backstage Beauty

The beauty industry’s role at fashion week is changing fast, from makeup artists and hair stylists focusing on their own brands to beauty giants unleashing influencer-driven activations that go beyond the runway.


Fashion Week

At Fendi, Functionality Rules

The house's signature use of fur was still present, but there was the underlying sense of the brand adjusting to a shift in the fashion climate.

Fashion Week

At Fendi, Functionality Rules

The house's signature use of fur was still present, but there was the underlying sense of the brand adjusting to a shift in the fashion climate.


News & Analysis

Elle Magazine Launches Weekender Event For Readers

The event is part of a wider push on experiences from Hearst UK, which has doubled its events team with the view to hosting over 100 events by the end of 2018.

News & Analysis

Elle Magazine Launches Weekender Event For Readers

The event is part of a wider push on experiences from Hearst UK, which has doubled its events team with the view to hosting over 100 events by the end of 2018.


Fashion Week

Chanel's Silver Linings

The clothes came from a dreamland, but the show was rooted in real life — specifically the view over the Seine, lined with the stalls of “les bouquinistes," from Karl Lagerfeld’s apartment.

Fashion Week

Chanel's Silver Linings

The clothes came from a dreamland, but the show was rooted in real life — specifically the view over the Seine, lined with the stalls of “les bouquinistes," from Karl Lagerfeld’s apartment.


News & Analysis

What Makes a Great Stylist?

Hairstylist Sam McKnight, makeup artist Val Garland, producer Sylvia Farago and set designer Shona Heath reflect on what makes a great stylist and how best to collaborate with them.

News & Analysis

What Makes a Great Stylist?

Hairstylist Sam McKnight, makeup artist Val Garland, producer Sylvia Farago and set designer Shona Heath reflect on what makes a great stylist and how best to collaborate with them.


Fashion Week

Introducing Lucinda Chambers’ Fashion Styling and Image Making Course for BoF

We are proud to introduce our latest online course with the renowned fashion stylist, available now.

Fashion Week

Introducing Lucinda Chambers’ Fashion Styling and Image Making Course for BoF

We are proud to introduce our latest online course with the renowned fashion stylist, available now.


Luxury

Can Anyone Really Build an American LVMH?

Both Coach Inc. and Michael Kors have signalled their ambitions to build a homegrown version of the European luxury conglomerate. Can they succeed where others have failed?

Luxury

Can Anyone Really Build an American LVMH?

Both Coach Inc. and Michael Kors have signalled their ambitions to build a homegrown version of the European luxury conglomerate. Can they succeed where others have failed?


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | 1stdibs CEO Joins Farfetch Board, VF Corporation Names Chairman

This week, 1stdibs CEO David Rosenblatt joins the Farfetch board of directors, while VF Corporation names Steven Rendle as chairman as Eric Wiseman announces plans to retire.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | 1stdibs CEO Joins Farfetch Board, VF Corporation Names Chairman

This week, 1stdibs CEO David Rosenblatt joins the Farfetch board of directors, while VF Corporation names Steven Rendle as chairman as Eric Wiseman announces plans to retire.


Luxury

Can a New Campaign Buoy Style.com?

Style.com is launching a shoppable campaign to better demonstrate its content-commerce proposition and carve out a clear brand identity.

Luxury

Can a New Campaign Buoy Style.com?

Style.com is launching a shoppable campaign to better demonstrate its content-commerce proposition and carve out a clear brand identity.


Fashion Week

Purest Emotion at Dries Van Noten

Dries Van Noten’s 100th show distilled the style that won him hearts and minds decades ago.  

Fashion Week

Purest Emotion at Dries Van Noten

Dries Van Noten’s 100th show distilled the style that won him hearts and minds decades ago.  


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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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