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Tom Ford

Founder, Tom Ford

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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Fashion Week

The Potency of Tom Ford

Such a strong whiff of nostalgia can turn sour. But Ford’s decision to design with an aim to make men and women look beautiful, rather than obsessively catering to fashion whims, is a long-term play.

Fashion Week

The Potency of Tom Ford

Such a strong whiff of nostalgia can turn sour. But Ford’s decision to design with an aim to make men and women look beautiful, rather than obsessively catering to fashion whims, is a long-term play.


Luxury

American Fashion Is Kicking Its Off-Price Habit. Will it Pay Off?

This week, everyone will be talking about financial results from the American fashion giants behind Ralph Lauren, Coach and Michael Kors, the relatively buzz-less New York Fashion Week and the latest milestone in Saks Fifth Avenue's $250 million renovation of its flagship. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

American Fashion Is Kicking Its Off-Price Habit. Will it Pay Off?

This week, everyone will be talking about financial results from the American fashion giants behind Ralph Lauren, Coach and Michael Kors, the relatively buzz-less New York Fashion Week and the latest milestone in Saks Fifth Avenue's $250 million renovation of its flagship. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

Peak Collaboration? Not for Virgil Abloh

The designer is teaming up with Mr Porter to release Off-White's largest collaboration yet.

News & Analysis

Peak Collaboration? Not for Virgil Abloh

The designer is teaming up with Mr Porter to release Off-White's largest collaboration yet.


Fashion Week

At Pitti, Proof That Real Fashion Revolution Starts with Product

In an age of hype, Y/Project wunderkind Glenn Martens proved that genuine fashion innovation begins with the way things are made, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

At Pitti, Proof That Real Fashion Revolution Starts with Product

In an age of hype, Y/Project wunderkind Glenn Martens proved that genuine fashion innovation begins with the way things are made, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Beauty

Why International Beauty Brands Are Piling into South Korea

Global players from Givenchy Beauty to Sephora are targeting the growing opportunity in South Korea, but a phalanx of homegrown brands stands in their way.

Beauty

Why International Beauty Brands Are Piling into South Korea

Global players from Givenchy Beauty to Sephora are targeting the growing opportunity in South Korea, but a phalanx of homegrown brands stands in their way.


Workplace & Talent

Next-Generation Careers in Branding

As the positioning of luxury and consumer brands continue to evolve in the market, careers in branding are being reimagined to meet the new challenges and opportunities of the digital age.

Workplace & Talent

Next-Generation Careers in Branding

As the positioning of luxury and consumer brands continue to evolve in the market, careers in branding are being reimagined to meet the new challenges and opportunities of the digital age.


Luxury

Op-Ed | How Premium Mediocre Conquered Fashion

Brands are giving the masses the illusion that they are consuming luxury, when in reality they are doing nothing of the sort, argues Eugene Rabkin.

Luxury

Op-Ed | How Premium Mediocre Conquered Fashion

Brands are giving the masses the illusion that they are consuming luxury, when in reality they are doing nothing of the sort, argues Eugene Rabkin.


Sustainability

Sustainability Pioneer Stella McCartney to Receive BoF Global VOICES Award

As the world wakes up to ethical consumption, the sustainability pioneer — and pragmatist — has a blueprint for the future of sustainable fashion.

Sustainability

Sustainability Pioneer Stella McCartney to Receive BoF Global VOICES Award

As the world wakes up to ethical consumption, the sustainability pioneer — and pragmatist — has a blueprint for the future of sustainable fashion.


Media

Berlin’s 032c Magazine Expands Its Fashion Ambitions

The cult title will present its first women’s ready-to-wear collection in London on Monday, ramping up a fashion strategy that is projected to generate twice as much revenue as the magazine itself in 2018.

Media

Berlin’s 032c Magazine Expands Its Fashion Ambitions

The cult title will present its first women’s ready-to-wear collection in London on Monday, ramping up a fashion strategy that is projected to generate twice as much revenue as the magazine itself in 2018.


News & Analysis

The Business of Reggaeton Style

They have swag, sex appeal and their infectious music videos secure billions of views. No wonder brands as diverse as Chanel, Guess and Dolce & Gabbana are waking up to the influence of these Latin music megastars.

News & Analysis

The Business of Reggaeton Style

They have swag, sex appeal and their infectious music videos secure billions of views. No wonder brands as diverse as Chanel, Guess and Dolce & Gabbana are waking up to the influence of these Latin music megastars.


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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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