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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

J.W. Anderson's Happy Clothes
The designer delivered a more straightforward collection — to his advantage.

J.W. Anderson's Happy Clothes
The designer delivered a more straightforward collection — to his advantage.
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