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The acclaimed American designer, now at his own billion-dollar label, is credited with injecting sex appeal into Gucci and YSL.

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News & Analysis

Serena Williams to Headline BoF West in Los Angeles on 26 April

The record-breaking tennis player and budding entrepreneur is part of an exciting group of speakers who will join industry leaders and entrepreneurs at the second annual BoF West summit.

News & Analysis

Serena Williams to Headline BoF West in Los Angeles on 26 April

The record-breaking tennis player and budding entrepreneur is part of an exciting group of speakers who will join industry leaders and entrepreneurs at the second annual BoF West summit.


Beauty

South African Department Store Woolworths Partners With Beyoncé Makeup Artist

Like many of its peers, Woolworths has invested heavily in its beauty business by partnering luxury international brands such as House of Chanel, Estée Lauder and Jo Malone.

Beauty

South African Department Store Woolworths Partners With Beyoncé Makeup Artist

Like many of its peers, Woolworths has invested heavily in its beauty business by partnering luxury international brands such as House of Chanel, Estée Lauder and Jo Malone.


China

Redefining Modern Entrepreneurship at the BoF China Summit

Founders and executives from LVMH, Moda Operandi, Xiaohongshu, and Clot were among those who took to the stage during Shanghai Fashion Week.

China

Redefining Modern Entrepreneurship at the BoF China Summit

Founders and executives from LVMH, Moda Operandi, Xiaohongshu, and Clot were among those who took to the stage during Shanghai Fashion Week.


News & Analysis

Glossier & Rent the Runway: A Tale of Two Unicorns

This week, the two start-ups raised large funding rounds at billion-dollar valuations. Do they deserve the tech-style multiples?

News & Analysis

Glossier & Rent the Runway: A Tale of Two Unicorns

This week, the two start-ups raised large funding rounds at billion-dollar valuations. Do they deserve the tech-style multiples?


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Glossier Names CFO, Dan Peres Hired to Revive Gawker

This week, Glossier appoints Vanessa Wittman as chief financial officer, while BDG names Dan Peres editor-in-chief of Gawker.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Glossier Names CFO, Dan Peres Hired to Revive Gawker

This week, Glossier appoints Vanessa Wittman as chief financial officer, while BDG names Dan Peres editor-in-chief of Gawker.


News & Analysis

What Tom Ford’s CFDA Post Means for American Fashion

After a three-year search, the organisation has found a successor for Diane von Furstenberg.

News & Analysis

What Tom Ford’s CFDA Post Means for American Fashion

After a three-year search, the organisation has found a successor for Diane von Furstenberg.


China

Andrew Wu, Shangguan Zhe, Lauren Santo Domingo and Shaway Yeh to Headline the BoF China Summit 2019

At next month’s gathering of Chinese and global industry leaders, founders, rule-breakers and pioneers will take centre stage.

China

Andrew Wu, Shangguan Zhe, Lauren Santo Domingo and Shaway Yeh to Headline the BoF China Summit 2019

At next month’s gathering of Chinese and global industry leaders, founders, rule-breakers and pioneers will take centre stage.


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.


Luxury

Karl Lagerfeld’s Greatest Legacy Is a Business Model

The master designer transformed a dusty French label into a multi-billion-dollar global luxury powerhouse, creating the template that has been adopted with astounding success across the fashion industry. But the formula needs an update.

Luxury

Karl Lagerfeld’s Greatest Legacy Is a Business Model

The master designer transformed a dusty French label into a multi-billion-dollar global luxury powerhouse, creating the template that has been adopted with astounding success across the fashion industry. But the formula needs an update.


News & Analysis

Flowerbx Raises $5.5 Million to Launch in US

The London-based delivery service is counting on its relationships with fashion brands to make a splash in New York this May.

News & Analysis

Flowerbx Raises $5.5 Million to Launch in US

The London-based delivery service is counting on its relationships with fashion brands to make a splash in New York this May.


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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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