Shayne Oliver
Designer, Hood by Air
The designer of one of New York's buzziest cult labels is making a comeback after a two-year hiatus to Helmut Lang.


Colette’s Sarah Andelman: How to Win at Retail
The consultant and former creative director of the famed Paris concept store that closed in 2017 says that ‘Colette wouldn’t work today.’ Here’s what she thinks resonates with fashion consumers in a post-internet era.

Colette’s Sarah Andelman: How to Win at Retail
The consultant and former creative director of the famed Paris concept store that closed in 2017 says that ‘Colette wouldn’t work today.’ Here’s what she thinks resonates with fashion consumers in a post-internet era.

Renzo Rosso’s OTB Increases Its Stake in Viktor & Rolf
The Italian fashion group that owns Diesel, Marni and Maison Margiela added to its existing investment in the brand founded by the Dutch design duo Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren in 1993.

Renzo Rosso’s OTB Increases Its Stake in Viktor & Rolf
The Italian fashion group that owns Diesel, Marni and Maison Margiela added to its existing investment in the brand founded by the Dutch design duo Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren in 1993.

Diesel and A-Cold-Wall to Collaborate on Denim Capsule Collection
The Italian brand is linking with streetwear wunderkind Samuel Ross for the fourth iteration of its Red Tag project.

Diesel and A-Cold-Wall to Collaborate on Denim Capsule Collection
The Italian brand is linking with streetwear wunderkind Samuel Ross for the fourth iteration of its Red Tag project.

In New York, Everything New Looks Old
Many of today’s designers aren’t just referencing the past, they’re living it.

In New York, Everything New Looks Old
Many of today’s designers aren’t just referencing the past, they’re living it.

Why Thom Browne Is Worth $500 Million to Zegna
Ermenegildo Zegna Group paid a hefty sum to acquire 85 percent of the American fashion label, but the price tag comes with new opportunities and synergies for the Italian company.

Why Thom Browne Is Worth $500 Million to Zegna
Ermenegildo Zegna Group paid a hefty sum to acquire 85 percent of the American fashion label, but the price tag comes with new opportunities and synergies for the Italian company.

Hood by Air's Shayne Oliver Collaborates with Colmar
With his brand still on hiatus, the designer has entered a three-season partnership with Colmar, launching on September 18.

Hood by Air's Shayne Oliver Collaborates with Colmar
With his brand still on hiatus, the designer has entered a three-season partnership with Colmar, launching on September 18.

Helmut Lang Pivots Strategy Amid Layoffs
The once-coveted brand, controlled by Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing, is shrinking its operations in a bid for profitability.

Helmut Lang Pivots Strategy Amid Layoffs
The once-coveted brand, controlled by Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing, is shrinking its operations in a bid for profitability.

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.

Inside New York’s New Downtown: Fluid and Free
America’s fashion capital has birthed a thriving gender-fluid creative scene. Now, mainstream media and brands are paying attention.

Inside New York’s New Downtown: Fluid and Free
America’s fashion capital has birthed a thriving gender-fluid creative scene. Now, mainstream media and brands are paying attention.

Helmut Lang Appoints New Editor-in-Residence
Alix Browne, the founding editor of V Magazine and former features director of W Magazine, succeeds Dazed & Confused editor, Isabella Burley, in the position.

Helmut Lang Appoints New Editor-in-Residence
Alix Browne, the founding editor of V Magazine and former features director of W Magazine, succeeds Dazed & Confused editor, Isabella Burley, in the position.
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.




