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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

Top 10 Shows of Spring/Summer 2016

At the end of an exciting fashion season from New York to Paris, the editors of BoF bring you the Top 10 Shows of the Season.

Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Spring/Summer 2016

At the end of an exciting fashion season from New York to Paris, the editors of BoF bring you the Top 10 Shows of the Season.


News & Analysis

Industry Reacts to Demna Gvasalia’s Balenciaga Appointment

Demna Gvasalia of Vetements has been named the next creative director of Balenciaga. BoF spoke to several key industry insiders to gauge the reaction.

News & Analysis

Industry Reacts to Demna Gvasalia’s Balenciaga Appointment

Demna Gvasalia of Vetements has been named the next creative director of Balenciaga. BoF spoke to several key industry insiders to gauge the reaction.


News & Analysis

The Business of Fashion and the CFDA Celebrate the Forthcoming #BoF500

Fashion's top players celebrated BoF and the American members of the #BoF500.

News & Analysis

The Business of Fashion and the CFDA Celebrate the Forthcoming #BoF500

Fashion's top players celebrated BoF and the American members of the #BoF500.


Fashion Week

Could Givenchy’s Public Show Set a New Template?

On September 11th, Givenchy opened the doors of its meditative, mould-breaking show, co-art directed by Riccardo Tisci and Marina Abramović, to members of the public. Is this the way forward?

Fashion Week

Could Givenchy’s Public Show Set a New Template?

On September 11th, Givenchy opened the doors of its meditative, mould-breaking show, co-art directed by Riccardo Tisci and Marina Abramović, to members of the public. Is this the way forward?


Fashion Week

Introducing BoF Fashion Week

Introducing BoF Fashion Week, a new industry destination for independent coverage of the international fashion shows, launching this weekend.

Fashion Week

Introducing BoF Fashion Week

Introducing BoF Fashion Week, a new industry destination for independent coverage of the international fashion shows, launching this weekend.


News & Analysis

Week in Review | Hill & Friends, Luxury Smartwatches, Food Experiences, Tim Blanks

Just in time for some weekend reading, we recap the week on BoF.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | BoF Team Expands, Iconix Founder Exits, Alibaba Names President

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Welcoming Tim Blanks to the BoF Team

Imran Amed welcomes respected fashion critic and commentator Tim Blanks, who will bring his highly regarded opinion to BoF’s new fashion shows coverage, set to launch in September.

News & Analysis

Welcoming Tim Blanks to the BoF Team

Imran Amed welcomes respected fashion critic and commentator Tim Blanks, who will bring his highly regarded opinion to BoF’s new fashion shows coverage, set to launch in September.


News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2014 | Videos

Today, we continue our retrospective of the year, with the top videos that drove the conversation and defined 2014 in the business of fashion.

News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2014 | Videos

Today, we continue our retrospective of the year, with the top videos that drove the conversation and defined 2014 in the business of fashion.


News & Analysis

Fashion At Work: Tim Blanks

LONDON, United Kingdom — During Paris Fashion Week, The Business of Fashion and i-D unveiled 'Fashion At Work,' a short film directed by Aaron Rose,

News & Analysis

Fashion At Work: Tim Blanks

LONDON, United Kingdom — During Paris Fashion Week, The Business of Fashion and i-D unveiled 'Fashion At Work,' a short film directed by Aaron Rose,


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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.

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