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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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Retail

Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week

BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.

Retail

Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week

BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.


News & Analysis

Mario Testino and Bruce Weber Accused of Sexual Exploitation in New York Times Investigation

The New York Times has released a detailed report on an alleged pattern of sexual exploitation by two of the biggest photographers in the fashion business. Publishing giant Condé Nast said it would stop working with both men.

News & Analysis

Mario Testino and Bruce Weber Accused of Sexual Exploitation in New York Times Investigation

The New York Times has released a detailed report on an alleged pattern of sexual exploitation by two of the biggest photographers in the fashion business. Publishing giant Condé Nast said it would stop working with both men.


Beauty

Beauty’s Augmented Reality Revolution: What’s Real, What’s Hype, What’s Next

Beauty brands are betting heavily on AR, and the early ROI is promising.

Beauty

Beauty’s Augmented Reality Revolution: What’s Real, What’s Hype, What’s Next

Beauty brands are betting heavily on AR, and the early ROI is promising.


Beauty

How Ryan Seacrest Went From American Idol to Selling $50 Million Worth of Menswear a Year

The mega entertainer is parlaying his on-camera success into a lifestyle empire that already includes a popular fashion brand. His next challenge? Getting ‘regular’ guys to buy into beauty.

Beauty

How Ryan Seacrest Went From American Idol to Selling $50 Million Worth of Menswear a Year

The mega entertainer is parlaying his on-camera success into a lifestyle empire that already includes a popular fashion brand. His next challenge? Getting ‘regular’ guys to buy into beauty.


News & Analysis

The Art of the Markdown

End-of-season sales offer an opportunity for retailers to offload inventory and drive traffic. But there’s a fine line between discounting and desperation.

News & Analysis

The Art of the Markdown

End-of-season sales offer an opportunity for retailers to offload inventory and drive traffic. But there’s a fine line between discounting and desperation.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | GQ Creative Director Jim Moore to Step Down, Will Welch to Succeed

The longstanding editor will transition to the role of creative director-at-large following a series of departures from the Condé Nast men’s title.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | GQ Creative Director Jim Moore to Step Down, Will Welch to Succeed

The longstanding editor will transition to the role of creative director-at-large following a series of departures from the Condé Nast men’s title.


News & Analysis

Natalia Vodianova: From Fashion Fairy Tale to Philanthropic Movement

The Russian supermodel nicknamed ‘Supernova’ for her spectacular rise will receive The Business of Fashion’s GLOBAL VOICES Award 2017 for her philanthropic and advocacy work.

News & Analysis

Natalia Vodianova: From Fashion Fairy Tale to Philanthropic Movement

The Russian supermodel nicknamed ‘Supernova’ for her spectacular rise will receive The Business of Fashion’s GLOBAL VOICES Award 2017 for her philanthropic and advocacy work.


Retail

Burberry Plots Life After Bailey

Christopher Bailey is set to leave Burberry after 17 years, making way for a new chapter in the brand’s creative strategy.

Retail

Burberry Plots Life After Bailey

Christopher Bailey is set to leave Burberry after 17 years, making way for a new chapter in the brand’s creative strategy.


News & Analysis

Will Going to Fashion School Actually Get You a Job?

BoF’s Global Fashion School Rankings 2017 shows a handful of top schools are leagues ahead of the rest on graduate employability.

News & Analysis

Will Going to Fashion School Actually Get You a Job?

BoF’s Global Fashion School Rankings 2017 shows a handful of top schools are leagues ahead of the rest on graduate employability.


News & Analysis

Kering Puma Deal Likely in 2018, Say Bankers

As part of a long-held pledge to become a pure luxury player, Kering is expected to pursue a dual track IPO-auction to spin off Puma next year, not before, according to investment bankers in Paris and London.

News & Analysis

Kering Puma Deal Likely in 2018, Say Bankers

As part of a long-held pledge to become a pure luxury player, Kering is expected to pursue a dual track IPO-auction to spin off Puma next year, not before, according to investment bankers in Paris and London.


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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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