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Steven Meisel

Photographer

As one of the industry’s most acclaimed photographers, his artful style and discerning eye have launched the careers of countless models.

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Op-Ed | Violence Is Not Pretty, But It Can Hide Behind a Pretty Face

Italian Vogue’s domestic violence-themed cover story proves that fashion photography is a powerful medium which can carry important messages, but it should have been stripped of its commercial credits, argues Mimma Viglezio.

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Op-Ed | Violence Is Not Pretty, But It Can Hide Behind a Pretty Face

Italian Vogue’s domestic violence-themed cover story proves that fashion photography is a powerful medium which can carry important messages, but it should have been stripped of its commercial credits, argues Mimma Viglezio.


News & Analysis

Colin's Column | Could Illustration Offer an Antidote to Fashion Banality?

In a photography-saturated age, perhaps it’s time to recapture the power of great fashion illustration, says Colin McDowell.

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Colin's Column | Could Illustration Offer an Antidote to Fashion Banality?

In a photography-saturated age, perhaps it’s time to recapture the power of great fashion illustration, says Colin McDowell.


Workplace & Talent

Marie-Amélie Sauvé on Going to Louis Vuitton with Nicolas Ghesquière

As she prepares for what may be her biggest job to date, Marie-Amélie Sauvé sat down with BoF to discuss her career and, for the first time, her work alongside Nicolas Ghesquière at Louis Vuitton.

Workplace & Talent

Marie-Amélie Sauvé on Going to Louis Vuitton with Nicolas Ghesquière

As she prepares for what may be her biggest job to date, Marie-Amélie Sauvé sat down with BoF to discuss her career and, for the first time, her work alongside Nicolas Ghesquière at Louis Vuitton.


News & Analysis

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

With hundreds of glossy spring/summer advertising campaigns set to populate major fashion magazines, Internet forums and social media platforms from Facebook to Tumblr to Pinterest, The Business of Fashion picks the Top 10 Campaigns of the Season. Which campaigns did you like most?

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Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

With hundreds of glossy spring/summer advertising campaigns set to populate major fashion magazines, Internet forums and social media platforms from Facebook to Tumblr to Pinterest, The Business of Fashion picks the Top 10 Campaigns of the Season. Which campaigns did you like most?


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | When Passion Was Everything

Debra Scherer recalls the collaboration between Yohji Yamamoto and Irene Silvagni, and a time when the industry saw fashion with greater intensity.

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Op-Ed | When Passion Was Everything

Debra Scherer recalls the collaboration between Yohji Yamamoto and Irene Silvagni, and a time when the industry saw fashion with greater intensity.


News & Analysis

A.F. Vandevorst’s Hard-Earned Happy Birthday

BoF examines the genesis, travails and revival of Belgian label A.F. Vandevorst, which this season marks 15 years in business, and distills down the important lessons that designers An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx have learned along the way.

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A.F. Vandevorst’s Hard-Earned Happy Birthday

BoF examines the genesis, travails and revival of Belgian label A.F. Vandevorst, which this season marks 15 years in business, and distills down the important lessons that designers An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx have learned along the way.


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As Festival Opens, Diane Pernet Discusses the State of Fashion Film

On the occasion of the sixth instalment of "A Shaded View on Fashion Film," held at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, BoF brings you an exclusive look at designer Manish Arora's latest fashion film, 'Holi Holy,' and sits down with the festival’s founder, Diane Pernet, to discuss the state of the medium.

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As Festival Opens, Diane Pernet Discusses the State of Fashion Film

On the occasion of the sixth instalment of "A Shaded View on Fashion Film," held at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, BoF brings you an exclusive look at designer Manish Arora's latest fashion film, 'Holi Holy,' and sits down with the festival’s founder, Diane Pernet, to discuss the state of the medium.


News & Analysis

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

With hundreds of Autumn/Winter advertising campaigns set to populate major fashion magazines, Internet forums and social media platforms like Tumblr, Facebook and Pinterest, BoF picks the Top 10 Campaigns of the Season.

News & Analysis

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

With hundreds of Autumn/Winter advertising campaigns set to populate major fashion magazines, Internet forums and social media platforms like Tumblr, Facebook and Pinterest, BoF picks the Top 10 Campaigns of the Season.


Workplace & Talent

Fashion’s Most Famous Art Director

With a combination of raw talent, unbounded enthusiasm and lessons learned from a remarkable string of mentors, Fabien Baron has reached the pinnacle of his profession.

Workplace & Talent

Fashion’s Most Famous Art Director

With a combination of raw talent, unbounded enthusiasm and lessons learned from a remarkable string of mentors, Fabien Baron has reached the pinnacle of his profession.


Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Anya Ziourova, Fashion Director

BoF spoke with Anya Ziourova about her journey from child of old Russia to celebrated stylist and member of the so-called "Russian Fashion Pack."

Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Anya Ziourova, Fashion Director

BoF spoke with Anya Ziourova about her journey from child of old Russia to celebrated stylist and member of the so-called "Russian Fashion Pack."


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