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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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Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Sam McKnight on Why Fashion Is the ‘Eternal Optimist’

In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, celebrated hair stylist Sam McKnight talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the future of hairstyling and the fashion industry beyond the coronavirus pandemic.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Sam McKnight on Why Fashion Is the ‘Eternal Optimist’

In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, celebrated hair stylist Sam McKnight talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the future of hairstyling and the fashion industry beyond the coronavirus pandemic.


Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Charles Jeffrey on What It’s Like to Be a Rising Designer in the Midst of a Pandemic

In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, designer Charles Jeffrey talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about self-reflection during the coronavirus crisis, and the evolution of his brand, Loverboy.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Charles Jeffrey on What It’s Like to Be a Rising Designer in the Midst of a Pandemic

In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, designer Charles Jeffrey talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about self-reflection during the coronavirus crisis, and the evolution of his brand, Loverboy.


Fashion Week

The BoF Podcast: A Fashion Month Unlike Any Other

As wildfires swept across Australia and the coronavirus spread across the globe, Imran Amed and Tim Blanks reflect on how the world’s uncertainties have informed the Autumn/Winter 2020 season.

Fashion Week

The BoF Podcast: A Fashion Month Unlike Any Other

As wildfires swept across Australia and the coronavirus spread across the globe, Imran Amed and Tim Blanks reflect on how the world’s uncertainties have informed the Autumn/Winter 2020 season.


Fashion Week

Fashion’s New Outlook on 2020

Six takeaways from Paris Fashion Week, where everything from the coronavirus to end-times fashion changed the conversation we'll be having for the rest of the year.

Fashion Week

Fashion’s New Outlook on 2020

Six takeaways from Paris Fashion Week, where everything from the coronavirus to end-times fashion changed the conversation we'll be having for the rest of the year.


Luxury

The BoF Podcast: 2019’s Pivotal Fashion Moments

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s Imran Amed and Tim Blanks discuss the key themes and events that defined the global fashion industry in 2019.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast: 2019’s Pivotal Fashion Moments

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s Imran Amed and Tim Blanks discuss the key themes and events that defined the global fashion industry in 2019.


News & Analysis

Watch The Best of This Year’s VOICES

Speakers including Alok Menon, Juergen Teller and Trisha Shetty reflect on the fashion industry's uncertain outlook.

News & Analysis

Watch The Best of This Year’s VOICES

Speakers including Alok Menon, Juergen Teller and Trisha Shetty reflect on the fashion industry's uncertain outlook.


Luxury

Matthew Williams: Don't Call Me a Streetwear Designer

At BoF VOICES, Matthew Williams of 1017 ALYX 9SM tells Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks why he’s more interested in ‘modern craft’ than streetwear.

Luxury

Matthew Williams: Don't Call Me a Streetwear Designer

At BoF VOICES, Matthew Williams of 1017 ALYX 9SM tells Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks why he’s more interested in ‘modern craft’ than streetwear.


Media

Juergen Teller: The Challenges of Radical Image-Making

At BoF VOICES, the German photographer sat down with Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks to discuss the beauty and tragedy of life, and the existentialism of his work.

Media

Juergen Teller: The Challenges of Radical Image-Making

At BoF VOICES, the German photographer sat down with Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks to discuss the beauty and tragedy of life, and the existentialism of his work.


China

Inside an International Fashion Prize: Haute Couture Week

In this episode of our behind-the-scenes documentary on the BoF China prize, our winner presents her collection at the Ritz during Paris’ iconic Haute Couture week — while facing visa issues and the world media.

China

Inside an International Fashion Prize: Haute Couture Week

In this episode of our behind-the-scenes documentary on the BoF China prize, our winner presents her collection at the Ritz during Paris’ iconic Haute Couture week — while facing visa issues and the world media.


News & Analysis

Dapper Dan, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Chika Are Our #BoF500 Cover Stars

For the seventh annual BoF 500, we spotlight the change agents who are helping to create a more inclusive fashion industry.

News & Analysis

Dapper Dan, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Chika Are Our #BoF500 Cover Stars

For the seventh annual BoF 500, we spotlight the change agents who are helping to create a more inclusive fashion industry.


What is The BoF 500?

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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