Steven Kolb
Chief Executive, Council of Fashion Designers of America
As chief executive of the CFDA, he is a driving force behind New York Fashion Week and many initiatives for young designers.


What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?
As more and more brands integrate their men’s and women’s shows, the industry needs a more fluid approach to fashion week.

What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?
As more and more brands integrate their men’s and women’s shows, the industry needs a more fluid approach to fashion week.

The Case for Global Fashion Cooperation
In today’s complex and connected world, the major challenges facing fashion can only be addressed through greater global cooperation.

The Case for Global Fashion Cooperation
In today’s complex and connected world, the major challenges facing fashion can only be addressed through greater global cooperation.

Rethinking the Fashion System
After a year of transformation — and increasing chaos — in the way clothes are designed, marketed and sold, industry leaders ponder the future of ‘fashion immediacy.'

Rethinking the Fashion System
After a year of transformation — and increasing chaos — in the way clothes are designed, marketed and sold, industry leaders ponder the future of ‘fashion immediacy.'

BoF Honours Mario Testino with Global VOICES Award at Peruvian Gala
After a bustling day of panels, attendees continued their conversations over dinner to celebrate the legendary photographer and his philanthropic mission.

BoF Honours Mario Testino with Global VOICES Award at Peruvian Gala
After a bustling day of panels, attendees continued their conversations over dinner to celebrate the legendary photographer and his philanthropic mission.

VOICES Is Now Sold Out; New Speakers Announced Today
LVMH’s Ian Rogers, Black Lives Matter Activist DeRay Mckesson and Farfetch CEO José Neves are amongst the latest speakers to be added to the VOICES speaker line-up.

VOICES Is Now Sold Out; New Speakers Announced Today
LVMH’s Ian Rogers, Black Lives Matter Activist DeRay Mckesson and Farfetch CEO José Neves are amongst the latest speakers to be added to the VOICES speaker line-up.

Fashion Industry Reacts to 'Devastating' Trump Victory
Members of the fashion community, from Diane von Furstenberg to Hari Nef, share their immediate reactions to the US presidential election result, with many voicing defiance in the face of uncertainty.

Fashion Industry Reacts to 'Devastating' Trump Victory
Members of the fashion community, from Diane von Furstenberg to Hari Nef, share their immediate reactions to the US presidential election result, with many voicing defiance in the face of uncertainty.

John Galliano, Mario Testino, Amber Valletta and Joan Smalls to Speak at VOICES
The Business of Fashion is pleased to reveal the latest wave of speakers at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.

John Galliano, Mario Testino, Amber Valletta and Joan Smalls to Speak at VOICES
The Business of Fashion is pleased to reveal the latest wave of speakers at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.

Raf Simons Moves Show to New York Fashion Week: Men's
The show will take place on February 1 next year, and marks the first time the designer is presenting his namesake collection in New York.

Raf Simons Moves Show to New York Fashion Week: Men's
The show will take place on February 1 next year, and marks the first time the designer is presenting his namesake collection in New York.

BoF Reveals Early Line-Up for VOICES
BoF’s flagship event in December will host an exciting and imaginative group of headliners to inspire the global fashion industry.

BoF Reveals Early Line-Up for VOICES
BoF’s flagship event in December will host an exciting and imaginative group of headliners to inspire the global fashion industry.

At New York Men’s Shows, the Runway Takes Backseat to Bigger Issues
New York Fashion Week: Men’s may have its limits, but the discussion swirling around the shows gave the event relevance.

At New York Men’s Shows, the Runway Takes Backseat to Bigger Issues
New York Fashion Week: Men’s may have its limits, but the discussion swirling around the shows gave the event relevance.
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.




