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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: Tim Blanks on the Autumn 2019 Season

BoF's editor-at-large sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the commercial potential of bourgeois style, Fendi and Chanel's emotional farewell to Karl Lagerfeld, and the cultural impact of fashion's reflection on social issues.

Fashion Week

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Autumn 2019 Season

BoF's editor-at-large sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the commercial potential of bourgeois style, Fendi and Chanel's emotional farewell to Karl Lagerfeld, and the cultural impact of fashion's reflection on social issues.


China

Finalists Revealed for $100,000 BoF China Prize

Six designer finalists will compete next month during Shanghai Fashion Week, with the winner gaining a cash prize of $100,000, BoF community mentorship and a show at London Fashion Week in September.

China

Finalists Revealed for $100,000 BoF China Prize

Six designer finalists will compete next month during Shanghai Fashion Week, with the winner gaining a cash prize of $100,000, BoF community mentorship and a show at London Fashion Week in September.


News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Remembering the Life and Work of Karl Lagerfeld

In a special episode of The BoF Podcast, Tim Blanks and Imran Amed sit down to discuss their memories and reflections on the passing of the fashion icon.

News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Remembering the Life and Work of Karl Lagerfeld

In a special episode of The BoF Podcast, Tim Blanks and Imran Amed sit down to discuss their memories and reflections on the passing of the fashion icon.


Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri on Female Power

This week on Inside Fashion, ahead of the opening of the UK’s largest retrospective on Christian Dior, Chiuri talks to Tim Blanks about the importance of couture as the first female creative director of the house.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri on Female Power

This week on Inside Fashion, ahead of the opening of the UK’s largest retrospective on Christian Dior, Chiuri talks to Tim Blanks about the importance of couture as the first female creative director of the house.


Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the January Menswear and Couture Shows

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large discusses menswear’s shift to tailoring and the new relevance of couture.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the January Menswear and Couture Shows

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large discusses menswear’s shift to tailoring and the new relevance of couture.


News & Analysis

BoF Honours Stella McCartney with Global VOICES Award

Guests closed out the VOICES 2018 gathering at a Southwestern-themed gala celebrating one of fashion’s true sustainability pioneers.

News & Analysis

BoF Honours Stella McCartney with Global VOICES Award

Guests closed out the VOICES 2018 gathering at a Southwestern-themed gala celebrating one of fashion’s true sustainability pioneers.


News & Analysis

Adut Akech: 'I Will Always Be a Refugee'

From living in a Kenyan refugee camp to travelling the globe as an international top model, the industry’s name to watch reveals her journey onstage at VOICES.

News & Analysis

Adut Akech: 'I Will Always Be a Refugee'

From living in a Kenyan refugee camp to travelling the globe as an international top model, the industry’s name to watch reveals her journey onstage at VOICES.


News & Analysis

A Life in Extreme Style: Michèle Lamy

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

News & Analysis

A Life in Extreme Style: Michèle Lamy

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


China

Singles’ Day: a Victim of its Own Success?

Experts weigh in on the future of Singles’ Day, social e-commerce player Mogujie files for $200 million IPO, and a daigou faces 10 years in jail. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

China

Singles’ Day: a Victim of its Own Success?

Experts weigh in on the future of Singles’ Day, social e-commerce player Mogujie files for $200 million IPO, and a daigou faces 10 years in jail. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


China

Victoria Beckham, Pierre-Yves Roussel and Edison Chen Join Jury for BoF China Prize

Chinese nationals with a ready-to-wear business will compete for the attention of jury members Pierre-Yves Roussel, Tim Blanks, Uma Wang and Victoria Beckham among others to win the first global fashion award dedicated to emerging Chinese design talent.

China

Victoria Beckham, Pierre-Yves Roussel and Edison Chen Join Jury for BoF China Prize

Chinese nationals with a ready-to-wear business will compete for the attention of jury members Pierre-Yves Roussel, Tim Blanks, Uma Wang and Victoria Beckham among others to win the first global fashion award dedicated to emerging Chinese design talent.


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