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Stefano Tonchi

Editorial Director, Palmer; Former Editor, W Magazine

A respected editor renowned for his uptown, high gloss aesthetic, Tonchi revived W Magazine's business following a post-recession decline in advertising.

Stefano Tonchi
News & Analysis

Fashion’s New Distance From Terry Richardson Is Too Little, Too Late

While Terry Richardson has become the poster child for fashion’s sexual harassment problem, photographers, editors, stylists, casting directors and others are known to routinely engage in misconduct in an industry where power dynamics disadvantage young women.

News & Analysis

Fashion’s New Distance From Terry Richardson Is Too Little, Too Late

While Terry Richardson has become the poster child for fashion’s sexual harassment problem, photographers, editors, stylists, casting directors and others are known to routinely engage in misconduct in an industry where power dynamics disadvantage young women.


Luxury

What Should Burberry Do Next?

The iconic British brand needs a refresh. Here’s what Christopher Bailey and Marco Gobbetti must do to get the business back on track.

Luxury

What Should Burberry Do Next?

The iconic British brand needs a refresh. Here’s what Christopher Bailey and Marco Gobbetti must do to get the business back on track.


News & Analysis

Katie Grand Joins W Magazine

Editor-in-chief Stefano Tonchi tells BoF about a new chapter at W as Grand signs on as contributing fashion creative director, following the departure of Edward Enninful to British Vogue.

News & Analysis

Katie Grand Joins W Magazine

Editor-in-chief Stefano Tonchi tells BoF about a new chapter at W as Grand signs on as contributing fashion creative director, following the departure of Edward Enninful to British Vogue.


News & Analysis

Fashion Goes to Hollywood

The ringmasters of American entertainment are betting big on the future of fashion.

News & Analysis

Fashion Goes to Hollywood

The ringmasters of American entertainment are betting big on the future of fashion.


News & Analysis

Gala for the 4th Annual #BoF500 Brings Together Fashion’s Power Players in London

Fashion insiders from 27 countries celebrated the BoF 500 at a gala dinner at the London Edition hotel, with support by QIC Global Real Estate.

News & Analysis

Gala for the 4th Annual #BoF500 Brings Together Fashion’s Power Players in London

Fashion insiders from 27 countries celebrated the BoF 500 at a gala dinner at the London Edition hotel, with support by QIC Global Real Estate.


News & Analysis

Sies Marjan, The Luxury Label That Appeared From Thin Air

Designer Sander Lak, chief executive Joey Laurenti, and financial backer Nancy Marks talk exclusively to BoF about building a new American luxury label from the bottom up.

News & Analysis

Sies Marjan, The Luxury Label That Appeared From Thin Air

Designer Sander Lak, chief executive Joey Laurenti, and financial backer Nancy Marks talk exclusively to BoF about building a new American luxury label from the bottom up.


News & Analysis

Behind W’s Rihanna Remix

W magazine has enlisted i-D founder Terry Jones to art direct its ‘collectible’ September 2016 issue, featuring Rihanna recast as a Cartier-bedecked queen.

News & Analysis

Behind W’s Rihanna Remix

W magazine has enlisted i-D founder Terry Jones to art direct its ‘collectible’ September 2016 issue, featuring Rihanna recast as a Cartier-bedecked queen.


News & Analysis

New York Hosts Latest VOICES Conversation Ahead of BoF's Flagship Event in December

The BoF community gathered in New York to hear forward thinkers inside and outside fashion discuss the challenges — and opportunities — facing the industry.

News & Analysis

New York Hosts Latest VOICES Conversation Ahead of BoF's Flagship Event in December

The BoF community gathered in New York to hear forward thinkers inside and outside fashion discuss the challenges — and opportunities — facing the industry.


News & Analysis

In Magazines, Is Bigger Really Better?

Several fashion glossies are increasing their trim sizes to appeal to advertisers and become ‘collectible.’ Is it working?

News & Analysis

In Magazines, Is Bigger Really Better?

Several fashion glossies are increasing their trim sizes to appeal to advertisers and become ‘collectible.’ Is it working?


Fashion Week

A Buzzy New Beginning

Sies Marjan, a new label designed by former Dries Van Noten head designer Sander Lak, makes a winning debut.

Fashion Week

A Buzzy New Beginning

Sies Marjan, a new label designed by former Dries Van Noten head designer Sander Lak, makes a winning debut.


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.

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