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.
Dapper Dan Discusses Power, Respect and Cultural Appropriation
Dapper Dan and Leila Fataar joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks on the #BoFVOICES stage to discuss the power dynamics of appropriation and the legendary designer's historic partnership with Gucci. Watch now.
Dapper Dan Discusses Power, Respect and Cultural Appropriation
Dapper Dan and Leila Fataar joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks on the #BoFVOICES stage to discuss the power dynamics of appropriation and the legendary designer's historic partnership with Gucci. Watch now.
Dries Van Noten on Being a Citizen of the World in the Age of Cultural Appropriation
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks on the #BoFVOICES stage to discuss the challenges of being a 'citizen of the world' amid rising critique of cultural appropriation. Watch now.
Dries Van Noten on Being a Citizen of the World in the Age of Cultural Appropriation
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks on the #BoFVOICES stage to discuss the challenges of being a 'citizen of the world' amid rising critique of cultural appropriation. Watch now.
The BoF Podcast Episode 14: The New Role Model: Feeling Good Is the New Looking Good
Supermodel and actress Amber Valletta discusses her rapid trajectory in the world of modelling and candidly talks about her battle with addiction.
The BoF Podcast Episode 14: The New Role Model: Feeling Good Is the New Looking Good
Supermodel and actress Amber Valletta discusses her rapid trajectory in the world of modelling and candidly talks about her battle with addiction.
Top 10 Campaigns of the Season
From Alberta Ferretti’s Tim Walker-lensed campaign to Miu Miu’s homage to jazz-culture, BoF rounds up the best ads of the Autumn/Winter 2017 season.
Top 10 Campaigns of the Season
From Alberta Ferretti’s Tim Walker-lensed campaign to Miu Miu’s homage to jazz-culture, BoF rounds up the best ads of the Autumn/Winter 2017 season.
What Makes A Great Instagram Campaign?
In partnership with Instagram, BoF looks at three winning case studies from Louis Vuitton, Adidas and Michael Kors.
What Makes A Great Instagram Campaign?
In partnership with Instagram, BoF looks at three winning case studies from Louis Vuitton, Adidas and Michael Kors.
How Fashion Learned to Love McDonald’s, Ikea and DHL
More and more designers are elevating the ordinary emblems of mass consumerism to extraordinary heights — or at least pasting them onto t-shirts.
How Fashion Learned to Love McDonald’s, Ikea and DHL
More and more designers are elevating the ordinary emblems of mass consumerism to extraordinary heights — or at least pasting them onto t-shirts.
The BoF Podcast Episode 6: Fashion’s Discrimination Problem
Models Joan Smalls and Hari Nef share their first-hand experiences with discrimination in the industry.
The BoF Podcast Episode 6: Fashion’s Discrimination Problem
Models Joan Smalls and Hari Nef share their first-hand experiences with discrimination in the industry.
From Versace to Helmut Lang, the Rise of Re-Issues
A growing number of labels are betting archival re-issues, along with more ephemeral collections, will help them deliver a winning mix of consistency and newness, with benefits to brand storytelling and the bottom line.
From Versace to Helmut Lang, the Rise of Re-Issues
A growing number of labels are betting archival re-issues, along with more ephemeral collections, will help them deliver a winning mix of consistency and newness, with benefits to brand storytelling and the bottom line.
Dries Van Noten, Carine Roitfeld, Joe Gebbia and Dynamo to Speak at VOICES 2017
These are the latest globally renowned speakers confirmed to join fashion industry leaders from around the world at the second annual edition of VOICES, from November 29 to December 1 in Oxfordshire, UK.
Dries Van Noten, Carine Roitfeld, Joe Gebbia and Dynamo to Speak at VOICES 2017
These are the latest globally renowned speakers confirmed to join fashion industry leaders from around the world at the second annual edition of VOICES, from November 29 to December 1 in Oxfordshire, UK.
Watch: Tim's Take on S/S 2018
Tim Blanks delivers his take on the Spring/Summer 2018 season in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed in a BoF Professional-only exclusive. Watch now.
Watch: Tim's Take on S/S 2018
Tim Blanks delivers his take on the Spring/Summer 2018 season in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed in a BoF Professional-only exclusive. Watch now.
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.
