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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

Week in Review | Fashion Graduates, Great Gatsby, Miami Design District, Scott Malkin, Nigeria, Emotionally-Aware Computing, Tim Blanks
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

Week in Review | Fashion Graduates, Great Gatsby, Miami Design District, Scott Malkin, Nigeria, Emotionally-Aware Computing, Tim Blanks
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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