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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
Fashion Week

An Eccentric Duality at Louis Vuitton

Nicolas Ghesquière's momentum has slowed over the last five years, but he initiated a new stage of his recently renewed relationship with Louis Vuitton through a spectacular, magpie grab-bag cruise collection.

Fashion Week

An Eccentric Duality at Louis Vuitton

Nicolas Ghesquière's momentum has slowed over the last five years, but he initiated a new stage of his recently renewed relationship with Louis Vuitton through a spectacular, magpie grab-bag cruise collection.


Fashion Week

Dior's Haute Tomboys

There is beauty of a kind Maria Grazia Chiuri is undoubtedly offering at Dior, but it is sombre. If she could add some effervescence, she might just be unstoppable.

Fashion Week

Dior's Haute Tomboys

There is beauty of a kind Maria Grazia Chiuri is undoubtedly offering at Dior, but it is sombre. If she could add some effervescence, she might just be unstoppable.


Media

Diet Prada Unmasked

Tony Liu and Lindsey Schuyler, the secretive founders of the industry’s most feared Instagram account, reveal their plan to change the course of fashion history.

Media

Diet Prada Unmasked

Tony Liu and Lindsey Schuyler, the secretive founders of the industry’s most feared Instagram account, reveal their plan to change the course of fashion history.


Fashion Week

Karl Lagerfeld Brings a Curious Decadence to Chanel Cruise

The designer evoked the effortless summer glamour of Coco Chanel’s holiday home, but revealed there might be some heavy irony at work underneath the spirited artifice.

Fashion Week

Karl Lagerfeld Brings a Curious Decadence to Chanel Cruise

The designer evoked the effortless summer glamour of Coco Chanel’s holiday home, but revealed there might be some heavy irony at work underneath the spirited artifice.


News & Analysis

Hyères Festival Turns a Page

It seemed appropriate to the festival's free spirit that the people who won the big prizes all engaged with issues that are shaping the wider world, reports Tim Blanks.

News & Analysis

Hyères Festival Turns a Page

It seemed appropriate to the festival's free spirit that the people who won the big prizes all engaged with issues that are shaping the wider world, reports Tim Blanks.


News & Analysis

Craig Green Is Pitti Uomo's Next Guest Designer

The acclaimed menswear designer will present his Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the Pitti Uomo trade show in Florence, skipping London Fashion Week Men's.

News & Analysis

Craig Green Is Pitti Uomo's Next Guest Designer

The acclaimed menswear designer will present his Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the Pitti Uomo trade show in Florence, skipping London Fashion Week Men's.


Fashion Week

Tim Blanks' Take on the Autumn/Winter 2018 Season

Tim Blanks delivers his take on the Autumn/ Winter 2018 season, in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed, in a BoF Professional exclusive. Watch now.

Fashion Week

Tim Blanks' Take on the Autumn/Winter 2018 Season

Tim Blanks delivers his take on the Autumn/ Winter 2018 season, in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed, in a BoF Professional exclusive. Watch now.


Luxury

Inside Givenchy's Ambitions to Become a Global Megabrand

Chief executive Philippe Fortunato and artistic director Clare Waight Keller break down their plans to grow the French couture house into one of the world’s largest luxury brands.

Luxury

Inside Givenchy's Ambitions to Become a Global Megabrand

Chief executive Philippe Fortunato and artistic director Clare Waight Keller break down their plans to grow the French couture house into one of the world’s largest luxury brands.


Fashion Week

Special Invitation: Join Us for Tim’s Take Live

Tune in to watch Tim Blanks deliver his take on the Autumn/ Winter 2018 season, in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed, in a members-only livestream on Wednesday, March 7.  

Fashion Week

Special Invitation: Join Us for Tim’s Take Live

Tune in to watch Tim Blanks deliver his take on the Autumn/ Winter 2018 season, in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed, in a members-only livestream on Wednesday, March 7.  


Fashion Week

J.W. Anderson's Happy Clothes

The designer delivered a more straightforward collection — to his advantage.

Fashion Week

J.W. Anderson's Happy Clothes

The designer delivered a more straightforward collection — to his advantage.


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