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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.

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News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | How Stefano Pilati Plans to Modernise Zegna

In a global exclusive interview to coincide with the unveiling of a new advertising campaign for Ermenegildo Zegna, a part of the brand's repositioning strategy, Imran Amed sat down with head of design Stefano Pilati to discuss his plans for modernising the venerable Italian menswear label, while embracing its rich heritage in tailoring and fabric development.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | How Stefano Pilati Plans to Modernise Zegna

In a global exclusive interview to coincide with the unveiling of a new advertising campaign for Ermenegildo Zegna, a part of the brand's repositioning strategy, Imran Amed sat down with head of design Stefano Pilati to discuss his plans for modernising the venerable Italian menswear label, while embracing its rich heritage in tailoring and fabric development.


News & Analysis

Under the Radar in Antwerp

In town for the Flanders Fashion Institute’s “Fashion Talks” conference, Imran Amed reflects on the fashion ecosystem that has taken root in Antwerp.

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Under the Radar in Antwerp

In town for the Flanders Fashion Institute’s “Fashion Talks” conference, Imran Amed reflects on the fashion ecosystem that has taken root in Antwerp.



News & Analysis

A Long Overdue Letter to Tim Blanks

BoF's editor-in-chief Imran Amed salutes fellow Canadian Tim Blanks on the occasion of the Media Award in Honour of Eugenia Sheppard that Blanks is set to receive at the CFDA Awards on Monday evening.

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A Long Overdue Letter to Tim Blanks

BoF's editor-in-chief Imran Amed salutes fellow Canadian Tim Blanks on the occasion of the Media Award in Honour of Eugenia Sheppard that Blanks is set to receive at the CFDA Awards on Monday evening.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Who Watches the Watchmen?

Courtesy of our friends at Byronesque, pioneering fashion blogger Diane Pernet laments the current state of fashion criticism and brings us a brief history of fashion critics past and present.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Who Watches the Watchmen?

Courtesy of our friends at Byronesque, pioneering fashion blogger Diane Pernet laments the current state of fashion criticism and brings us a brief history of fashion critics past and present.


Fashion Week

What to Make of Saint Laurent?

The day after Slimane's grunge-inspired second womenswear outing for Saint Laurent, BoF examines the swirl of criticism the collection provoked and reflects on where the house may be headed.

Fashion Week

What to Make of Saint Laurent?

The day after Slimane's grunge-inspired second womenswear outing for Saint Laurent, BoF examines the swirl of criticism the collection provoked and reflects on where the house may be headed.


News & Analysis

International Woolmark Prize goes to Christian Wijnants

LONDON, United Kingdom — Belgian designer Christian Wijnants took home a $100,000 AUD (€77,200) cash prize and will have his pieces stocked in some

News & Analysis

International Woolmark Prize goes to Christian Wijnants

LONDON, United Kingdom — Belgian designer Christian Wijnants took home a $100,000 AUD (€77,200) cash prize and will have his pieces stocked in some


News & Analysis

Right Brain, Left Brain | The Making of Pattern

Today, BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed kicks off Right Brain, Left Brain, a new column on his observations at the intersection of

News & Analysis

Right Brain, Left Brain | The Making of Pattern

Today, BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed kicks off Right Brain, Left Brain, a new column on his observations at the intersection of


News & Analysis

Spring/Summer 2013 | The Season That Was

LONDON, United Kingdom — Whereas previous fashion seasons were dominated by designer departures, meltdowns and final exits, this season the narrative

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Spring/Summer 2013 | The Season That Was

LONDON, United Kingdom — Whereas previous fashion seasons were dominated by designer departures, meltdowns and final exits, this season the narrative


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Italo Zucchelli's Sublime Futurism — Part II

In Part I, we examined Italo Zucchelli’s philosophy of menswear. Today, we explore the designer’s creative process and approach to innovation.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Italo Zucchelli's Sublime Futurism — Part II

In Part I, we examined Italo Zucchelli’s philosophy of menswear. Today, we explore the designer’s creative process and approach to innovation.


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