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.


Making Sense of The Dior Gap
While critics are largely dismissive of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dior, her work is driving positive sales momentum, reflecting the rise of today’s direct-to-consumer reality.

Making Sense of The Dior Gap
While critics are largely dismissive of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dior, her work is driving positive sales momentum, reflecting the rise of today’s direct-to-consumer reality.

Joseph Altuzarra Sublimates His Sexual Desires
On the eve of his Paris Fashion Week debut, the designer talks to Tim Blanks about the alter ego at the heart of his label, Paris versus New York and the transformative power of clothing, courtesy of Document Journal.

Joseph Altuzarra Sublimates His Sexual Desires
On the eve of his Paris Fashion Week debut, the designer talks to Tim Blanks about the alter ego at the heart of his label, Paris versus New York and the transformative power of clothing, courtesy of Document Journal.

Fashion’s Power Players Celebrate at the #BoF500 Gala
Selena Gomez, Adwoa Aboah and other industry catalysts from around the world celebrated the BoF 500 at a New York Fashion Week dinner topped off by live musical performances.

Fashion’s Power Players Celebrate at the #BoF500 Gala
Selena Gomez, Adwoa Aboah and other industry catalysts from around the world celebrated the BoF 500 at a New York Fashion Week dinner topped off by live musical performances.

Pierre Bergé's Impact on the Fashion Business: The Industry Reflects
"With Pierre gone, the 20th century's world of fashion has ended."

Pierre Bergé's Impact on the Fashion Business: The Industry Reflects
"With Pierre gone, the 20th century's world of fashion has ended."

Selena Gomez, Adwoa Aboah, Lily-Rose Depp and Kris Wu Cover the #BoF500 Print Edition
Fashion executives are rightfully obsessed with the Millennial and Gen-Z consumers upon whom the industry’s very future depends. Who are they and how can we reach them?

Selena Gomez, Adwoa Aboah, Lily-Rose Depp and Kris Wu Cover the #BoF500 Print Edition
Fashion executives are rightfully obsessed with the Millennial and Gen-Z consumers upon whom the industry’s very future depends. Who are they and how can we reach them?

How VOICES Keeps Making an Impact
The BoF team is getting ready for the second edition of VOICES, to be held from November 29 to December 1 2017 in Oxfordshire. Here’s what you need to know.

How VOICES Keeps Making an Impact
The BoF team is getting ready for the second edition of VOICES, to be held from November 29 to December 1 2017 in Oxfordshire. Here’s what you need to know.

Evaluating Raf Simons’ First Year at Calvin Klein
It’s been one year since Raf Simons took creative control of Calvin Klein. Is it working?

Evaluating Raf Simons’ First Year at Calvin Klein
It’s been one year since Raf Simons took creative control of Calvin Klein. Is it working?

Hedi Slimane’s ‘Secret Society’
Courtesy of Italian Vogue, photographer and ex-Saint Laurent designer Hedi Slimane talks about his ‘secret society’ of Los Angeles musicians, artists, skaters and surfers.

Hedi Slimane’s ‘Secret Society’
Courtesy of Italian Vogue, photographer and ex-Saint Laurent designer Hedi Slimane talks about his ‘secret society’ of Los Angeles musicians, artists, skaters and surfers.

Beam Me Up Gucci: New Campaign Takes a Lead from '60s Sci-Fi
With its new science fiction-inspired Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign, the Italian brand underscores its willingness to break the traditional luxury communications mould.

Beam Me Up Gucci: New Campaign Takes a Lead from '60s Sci-Fi
With its new science fiction-inspired Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign, the Italian brand underscores its willingness to break the traditional luxury communications mould.

News Bites | Loewe Releases Ibiza-Inspired Record, Erdem x H&M
In today's News Bites, Loewe pays musical tribute to the White Island, while Erdem Moralioglu announces a collaboration with H&M.

News Bites | Loewe Releases Ibiza-Inspired Record, Erdem x H&M
In today's News Bites, Loewe pays musical tribute to the White Island, while Erdem Moralioglu announces a collaboration with H&M.
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.




