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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
News & Analysis

What Trouble at Tapestry Says About American Fashion

This week, Chief Executive Victor Luis was ousted from the US accessories giant after months of poor performance, raising questions about the company’s plan to build America’s answer to LVMH.

News & Analysis

What Trouble at Tapestry Says About American Fashion

This week, Chief Executive Victor Luis was ousted from the US accessories giant after months of poor performance, raising questions about the company’s plan to build America’s answer to LVMH.


News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Craig Green Talks Creative Evolution

Speaking with Tim Blanks, the designer reflects on his journey from a love of 'making things' to becoming a fixture of London's menswear scene.

News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Craig Green Talks Creative Evolution

Speaking with Tim Blanks, the designer reflects on his journey from a love of 'making things' to becoming a fixture of London's menswear scene.


News & Analysis

'Brexit' Britain Doesn't Need an Election. It Needs An Exorcism.

It's hotter than hell in the United Kingdom, where a deeply divided nation, and its fashion industry, will soon find out what new Prime Minister Boris Johnson means by a 'do or die' exit from the European Union, writes Tim Blanks.

News & Analysis

'Brexit' Britain Doesn't Need an Election. It Needs An Exorcism.

It's hotter than hell in the United Kingdom, where a deeply divided nation, and its fashion industry, will soon find out what new Prime Minister Boris Johnson means by a 'do or die' exit from the European Union, writes Tim Blanks.


China

Celebrating BoF China Prize Winner Caroline Hu in Paris

The promising young designer, who won BoF’s inaugural prize in March, was fêted by industry insiders in the midst of Couture Week.

China

Celebrating BoF China Prize Winner Caroline Hu in Paris

The promising young designer, who won BoF’s inaugural prize in March, was fêted by industry insiders in the midst of Couture Week.


News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Menswear Spring/Summer 2020 Season

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large gives his verdict on the latest round of men's shows and reflects on the Paris tribute to the late designer Karl Lagerfeld.

News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Menswear Spring/Summer 2020 Season

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large gives his verdict on the latest round of men's shows and reflects on the Paris tribute to the late designer Karl Lagerfeld.


Beauty

The BoF Podcast: Makeup Artist Isamaya Ffrench on How to Define Beauty

The makeup artist behind Rihanna's thin-eyebrowed British Vogue cover speaks to Tim Blanks about the curation of identity through makeup, and the rapidly changing face of beauty.

Beauty

The BoF Podcast: Makeup Artist Isamaya Ffrench on How to Define Beauty

The makeup artist behind Rihanna's thin-eyebrowed British Vogue cover speaks to Tim Blanks about the curation of identity through makeup, and the rapidly changing face of beauty.


Luxury

The Plan to Turn Versace and Michael Kors Into 'America's LVMH' Begins Now

This week, everyone will be talking about Capri Holdings' plans for Michael Kors and Versace, Serena Williams and Roger Federer at the French Open and the start of swimwear season. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

The Plan to Turn Versace and Michael Kors Into 'America's LVMH' Begins Now

This week, everyone will be talking about Capri Holdings' plans for Michael Kors and Versace, Serena Williams and Roger Federer at the French Open and the start of swimwear season. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

Fashion's Top Talents Discuss the Politics of Disruption at Frieze Academy

Dapper Dan, Kimberly Drew, Yoon Ahn and more discussed how to create sustainable change in the industry at Frieze Academy’s Art and Fashion Summit in partnership with The Business of Fashion.

News & Analysis

Fashion's Top Talents Discuss the Politics of Disruption at Frieze Academy

Dapper Dan, Kimberly Drew, Yoon Ahn and more discussed how to create sustainable change in the industry at Frieze Academy’s Art and Fashion Summit in partnership with The Business of Fashion.


Entrepreneurship

The BoF Podcast: Michèle Lamy, a Life in Extreme Style

The singular personality joined BoF’s editor-at-large Tim Blanks at VOICES to discuss her nomadic approach to creative pursuits.

Entrepreneurship

The BoF Podcast: Michèle Lamy, a Life in Extreme Style

The singular personality joined BoF’s editor-at-large Tim Blanks at VOICES to discuss her nomadic approach to creative pursuits.


China

Caroline Hu Wins Inaugural $100,000 BoF China Prize

The New York-based Chinese fashion designer and self-described ‘daily couturier’ was praised by jury members for her outstanding artistry and entrepreneurial potential.

China

Caroline Hu Wins Inaugural $100,000 BoF China Prize

The New York-based Chinese fashion designer and self-described ‘daily couturier’ was praised by jury members for her outstanding artistry and entrepreneurial potential.


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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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