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.


Saint Laurent Co-Founder Pierre Bergé Dies at 86
The life and business partner of Yves Saint Laurent and celebrated art patron has died following a long illness.

Saint Laurent Co-Founder Pierre Bergé Dies at 86
The life and business partner of Yves Saint Laurent and celebrated art patron has died following a long illness.

North Korean Worries Impact Luxury Sentiment
Tensions over North Korea during August have offset positive corporate news in the luxury sector, all the more given the importance of neighbouring countries to the industry.

North Korean Worries Impact Luxury Sentiment
Tensions over North Korea during August have offset positive corporate news in the luxury sector, all the more given the importance of neighbouring countries to the industry.

At Tom Ford, Aspiration in Excelsis
The designer overcame whatever reservations he may have had about revisiting his past, and any mojo lost has been well and truly recovered.

At Tom Ford, Aspiration in Excelsis
The designer overcame whatever reservations he may have had about revisiting his past, and any mojo lost has been well and truly recovered.

Tom Ford: What's Next
With his brand on track to hit nearly $2 billion in retail sales in 2017, the designer is on a quest for global dominance. Next up? New York Fashion Week.

Tom Ford: What's Next
With his brand on track to hit nearly $2 billion in retail sales in 2017, the designer is on a quest for global dominance. Next up? New York Fashion Week.

Why Younger Designers Are Building Archives
Once the preserve of luxury megabrands with long histories, archives are becoming de rigueur for a handful of fashion labels striding into their second decade.

Why Younger Designers Are Building Archives
Once the preserve of luxury megabrands with long histories, archives are becoming de rigueur for a handful of fashion labels striding into their second decade.

Announcing Edie Parker, Krewe, Manish Malhotra and Prodject
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Announcing Edie Parker, Krewe, Manish Malhotra and Prodject
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Designer Fragrances Take Cues from the Growing 'Niche' Market
What fashion houses can learn from the growth of indie brands like Le Labo, D.S. & Durga and Byredo.

Designer Fragrances Take Cues from the Growing 'Niche' Market
What fashion houses can learn from the growth of indie brands like Le Labo, D.S. & Durga and Byredo.

Why Fashion Can't Forget Its References
BoF speaks to leading fashion educators, who supply creative talent to the likes of Tom Ford, J.W.Anderson and Louis Vuitton, to uncover why the study of history remains imperative for a successful career in fashion.

Why Fashion Can't Forget Its References
BoF speaks to leading fashion educators, who supply creative talent to the likes of Tom Ford, J.W.Anderson and Louis Vuitton, to uncover why the study of history remains imperative for a successful career in fashion.

Millennial Spend and E-Commerce Drives Estée Lauder Boost
Estée Lauder Companies announced annual revenues of $11.8 billion for the fiscal year ending June, an increase of 5 percent on 2016. The gain has been attributed to e-commerce, as well as acquisitions of Becca Cosmetics and Too Faced.

Millennial Spend and E-Commerce Drives Estée Lauder Boost
Estée Lauder Companies announced annual revenues of $11.8 billion for the fiscal year ending June, an increase of 5 percent on 2016. The gain has been attributed to e-commerce, as well as acquisitions of Becca Cosmetics and Too Faced.

Behind the WSJ Magazine’s Biggest Issue Ever
Ten years after launching and five years after Kristina O’Neill took the lead, the newspaper supplement is boasting ad pages and offline brand extension ambitions.

Behind the WSJ Magazine’s Biggest Issue Ever
Ten years after launching and five years after Kristina O’Neill took the lead, the newspaper supplement is boasting ad pages and offline brand extension ambitions.
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