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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
Fashion Week

Tim's Take | Gucci Cruise 2017

Tim Blanks talks to Alessandro Michele to decode the creative thinking behind his latest collection. Watch now.

Fashion Week

Tim's Take | Gucci Cruise 2017

Tim Blanks talks to Alessandro Michele to decode the creative thinking behind his latest collection. Watch now.


News & Analysis

Doctor Tim Blanks

Last week, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Academy of Art University. His first lesson: approach every interaction with passion, curiosity and joy.

News & Analysis

Doctor Tim Blanks

Last week, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Academy of Art University. His first lesson: approach every interaction with passion, curiosity and joy.


News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.


Fashion Week

Chanel Cruises into Cuba, a Country on the Cusp

Although the fundamental incongruity of the moment was lost on no one, both Karl Lagerfeld and Fidel Castro share an ability to imagine a world and bring it into being.

Fashion Week

Chanel Cruises into Cuba, a Country on the Cusp

Although the fundamental incongruity of the moment was lost on no one, both Karl Lagerfeld and Fidel Castro share an ability to imagine a world and bring it into being.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | BFC Unveils Global Fashion Awards, London’s Answer to the Met Ball

BoF can exclusively reveal that the British Fashion Council is transforming its annual fashion awards into a global event, positioned as ‘a mix of the Academy Awards and the Met Ball.’

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | BFC Unveils Global Fashion Awards, London’s Answer to the Met Ball

BoF can exclusively reveal that the British Fashion Council is transforming its annual fashion awards into a global event, positioned as ‘a mix of the Academy Awards and the Met Ball.’


News & Analysis

Join Us Next Week for BoF VOICES in Sydney, Australia

BoF is hosting an intimate VOICES event at the iconic Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, where we will discuss the future of retail and how to break into the global marketplace.

News & Analysis

Join Us Next Week for BoF VOICES in Sydney, Australia

BoF is hosting an intimate VOICES event at the iconic Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, where we will discuss the future of retail and how to break into the global marketplace.


Fashion Week

Tim’s Take | Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2016

Tim Blanks talks to Nicolas Ghesquière to decode the creative thinking behind his latest collection. Watch now.

Fashion Week

Tim’s Take | Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2016

Tim Blanks talks to Nicolas Ghesquière to decode the creative thinking behind his latest collection. Watch now.


Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Autumn/Winter 2016

At the end of a complex fashion month, BoF brings you the Top 10 Shows of the Season.

Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Autumn/Winter 2016

At the end of a complex fashion month, BoF brings you the Top 10 Shows of the Season.


Fashion Week

Tim’s Take | Valentino Autumn/Winter 2016

Tim Blanks speaks to Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli to decode the creative thinking behind their latest collection. Watch now.

Fashion Week

Tim’s Take | Valentino Autumn/Winter 2016

Tim Blanks speaks to Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli to decode the creative thinking behind their latest collection. Watch now.


Fashion Week

Tim’s Take | Chanel Autumn/Winter 2016

Tim Blanks talks to Karl Lagerfeld to decode the creative thinking behind his latest show. Watch now.

Fashion Week

Tim’s Take | Chanel Autumn/Winter 2016

Tim Blanks talks to Karl Lagerfeld to decode the creative thinking behind his latest show. Watch now.


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