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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

Peak Collaboration? Not for Virgil Abloh
The designer is teaming up with Mr Porter to release Off-White's largest collaboration yet.

Peak Collaboration? Not for Virgil Abloh
The designer is teaming up with Mr Porter to release Off-White's largest collaboration yet.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
What is The BoF 500?
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.




