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Tim Blanks

Editor-at-Large, The Business of Fashion

The fashion critic, known for witty commentary pitted with cultural references, began as the host of a Canadian fashion television show.

Tim Blanks
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Introducing the ‘Inside Fashion’ BoF Podcast

BoF’s new podcast series will feature original conversations with members of the BoF community, looking at the news and events from the week inside fashion.

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Introducing the ‘Inside Fashion’ BoF Podcast

BoF’s new podcast series will feature original conversations with members of the BoF community, looking at the news and events from the week inside fashion.


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The BoF Podcast: Inside Fashion with Imran Amed and Tim Blanks

This series will feature original conversations with members of the BoF community, looking at the news and events from the week inside fashion.

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The BoF Podcast: Inside Fashion with Imran Amed and Tim Blanks

This series will feature original conversations with members of the BoF community, looking at the news and events from the week inside fashion.


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The BoF Podcast Episode 29: Citizen of the World

Amid rising critique of cultural appropriation, Dries Van Noten speaks to Tim Blanks about the challenges of being a 'citizen of the world.'

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The BoF Podcast Episode 29: Citizen of the World

Amid rising critique of cultural appropriation, Dries Van Noten speaks to Tim Blanks about the challenges of being a 'citizen of the world.'


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The Best of BoF 2017 | VOICES

Today, we highlight some of the top discussions from this year's VOICES, BoF's annual gathering for big thinkers in partnership with QIC Real Estate. Watch now.

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The Best of BoF 2017 | VOICES

Today, we highlight some of the top discussions from this year's VOICES, BoF's annual gathering for big thinkers in partnership with QIC Real Estate. Watch now.


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The Best of BoF 2017 | People

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2017. Today, we highlight some of our top profiles.

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The Best of BoF 2017 | People

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2017. Today, we highlight some of our top profiles.


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Jonathan Saunders Resigns from DVF

Jonathan Saunders is exiting his role as chief creative officer of DVF, effective immediately.

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Jonathan Saunders Resigns from DVF

Jonathan Saunders is exiting his role as chief creative officer of DVF, effective immediately.


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The BoF Podcast Episode 22: The Business of Culture

Dapper Dan and Leila Fataar join BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks to discuss the power dynamics of appropriation and the designer's partnership with Gucci.

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The BoF Podcast Episode 22: The Business of Culture

Dapper Dan and Leila Fataar join BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks to discuss the power dynamics of appropriation and the designer's partnership with Gucci.


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The BoF Podcast Episode 20: Creative Minds with Christopher Kane and Tim Blanks

BoF's editor at large Tim Blanks speaks with leading British designer Christopher Kane to find out how the mind of Kane ticks.

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The BoF Podcast Episode 20: Creative Minds with Christopher Kane and Tim Blanks

BoF's editor at large Tim Blanks speaks with leading British designer Christopher Kane to find out how the mind of Kane ticks.


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The BoF Podcast Episode 18: Creativity in the Digital Age

John Galliano joins Tim Blanks to discuss creativity in the digital age and the inner workings of his creative process at Maison Margiela.

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The BoF Podcast Episode 18: Creativity in the Digital Age

John Galliano joins Tim Blanks to discuss creativity in the digital age and the inner workings of his creative process at Maison Margiela.


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Natalia Vodianova on Making Philanthropy Modern

Inspired by the rise of 'clicktivism,' the model launched Elbi, a charitable-giving app designed to democratise philanthropy. On stage at #BoFVOICES, she questioned how technology can better serve local charities around the world. Watch now.

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Natalia Vodianova on Making Philanthropy Modern

Inspired by the rise of 'clicktivism,' the model launched Elbi, a charitable-giving app designed to democratise philanthropy. On stage at #BoFVOICES, she questioned how technology can better serve local charities around the world. Watch now.


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