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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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Fashion Week

The BoF Podcast: Imran Amed and Tim Blanks on Where Fashion Goes From Here

This week on Inside Fashion, the BoF tag team discuss the state of an industry in flux, digital pivots and the future of fashion shows.

Fashion Week

The BoF Podcast: Imran Amed and Tim Blanks on Where Fashion Goes From Here

This week on Inside Fashion, the BoF tag team discuss the state of an industry in flux, digital pivots and the future of fashion shows.


News & Analysis

#BoFLIVE: What's a Fashion Magazine for During a Pandemic?

Ben Cobb, Editor-in-Chief, Men’s, of LOVE Magazine, and Senior Editor Pierre A. M’Pelé, recount the conception and creation of ‘Diaries 3 March - 4 July,’ the magazine’s newest, two volume hardback issue chronicling these seismic times, with Tim Blanks.

News & Analysis

#BoFLIVE: What's a Fashion Magazine for During a Pandemic?

Ben Cobb, Editor-in-Chief, Men’s, of LOVE Magazine, and Senior Editor Pierre A. M’Pelé, recount the conception and creation of ‘Diaries 3 March - 4 July,’ the magazine’s newest, two volume hardback issue chronicling these seismic times, with Tim Blanks.


Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Stephen Jones Says the Constant Quest for Perfection Often Kills Spontaneity

Celebrated milliner Stephen Jones talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about how the pandemic has signalled an opportunity to reshape the fashion industry.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Stephen Jones Says the Constant Quest for Perfection Often Kills Spontaneity

Celebrated milliner Stephen Jones talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about how the pandemic has signalled an opportunity to reshape the fashion industry.


News & Analysis

#BoFLIVE: Imran Amed and Tim Blanks on Where Fashion Goes From Here

BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks joins Imran Amed in a conversation about the state of the fashion industry, from the impact of Covid-19 to the success of digital fashion week.

News & Analysis

#BoFLIVE: Imran Amed and Tim Blanks on Where Fashion Goes From Here

BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks joins Imran Amed in a conversation about the state of the fashion industry, from the impact of Covid-19 to the success of digital fashion week.


Sustainability

The BoF Podcast: Amber Valletta Says, ‘I Don’t Want to Work in an Industry That Is the Same as Before’

The supermodel, actress and environmental activist talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about why the fashion industry cannot return to ‘business as normal.’

Sustainability

The BoF Podcast: Amber Valletta Says, ‘I Don’t Want to Work in an Industry That Is the Same as Before’

The supermodel, actress and environmental activist talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about why the fashion industry cannot return to ‘business as normal.’


Fashion Week

The Death of Fashion Shows? Not So Fast.

‘I come to praise shows, not to bury them,’ writes Tim Blanks as he kicks off a journey through his top fashion shows of all-time.

Fashion Week

The Death of Fashion Shows? Not So Fast.

‘I come to praise shows, not to bury them,’ writes Tim Blanks as he kicks off a journey through his top fashion shows of all-time.


Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Rick Owens on Why Fashion Shows Aren’t Going Away

The American designer talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the future of the industry, sustainability and runway shows.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Rick Owens on Why Fashion Shows Aren’t Going Away

The American designer talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the future of the industry, sustainability and runway shows.


Media

The BoF Podcast: Ibrahim Kamara on Photography as a Powerful Force for Change

The renowned stylist and fashion director talks to BoF’s Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about his time creating under lockdown.

Media

The BoF Podcast: Ibrahim Kamara on Photography as a Powerful Force for Change

The renowned stylist and fashion director talks to BoF’s Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about his time creating under lockdown.


Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Anna Sui Says, ‘You Can Define an Era By the Clothes’

The American designer speaks to BoF's Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about how fashion mirrors politics.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Anna Sui Says, ‘You Can Define an Era By the Clothes’

The American designer speaks to BoF's Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about how fashion mirrors politics.


News & Analysis

#BoFLIVE: Tim's Take With Anna Sui

'America's most underrated designer' has had a 25-year career in fashion, illuminating her work with charm and humour. She speaks to Tim Blanks about the state of the industry and shares what fuels her creativity and inspiration.

News & Analysis

#BoFLIVE: Tim's Take With Anna Sui

'America's most underrated designer' has had a 25-year career in fashion, illuminating her work with charm and humour. She speaks to Tim Blanks about the state of the industry and shares what fuels her creativity and inspiration.


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