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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 Bally Club

A vague ‘gentlemen’s club’ theme framed the season’s eclectic leather-goods, yet the brand’s ‘fashion’ message lacked coherence with its heritage.

Fashion Week

The Bally Club

A vague ‘gentlemen’s club’ theme framed the season’s eclectic leather-goods, yet the brand’s ‘fashion’ message lacked coherence with its heritage.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Dennis Freedman Leaves Barneys, Ralph Lauren Appoints First CMO

This week, Barneys loses its creative director, Ralph Lauren has hired two new senior executives and Reiss has named Christos Angelides as CEO.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Dennis Freedman Leaves Barneys, Ralph Lauren Appoints First CMO

This week, Barneys loses its creative director, Ralph Lauren has hired two new senior executives and Reiss has named Christos Angelides as CEO.


News & Analysis

Can You Build a Fashion Business With a Manufacturing Base in Africa?

Brands like Lemlem have proven that scaling in some corners of the continent is possible. But is it sustainable?

News & Analysis

Can You Build a Fashion Business With a Manufacturing Base in Africa?

Brands like Lemlem have proven that scaling in some corners of the continent is possible. But is it sustainable?


News & Analysis

Fashion’s Political Gap

Without first ladies Michelle Obama and Samantha Cameron, the fashion industries in the US and UK are missing strong political advocates.

News & Analysis

Fashion’s Political Gap

Without first ladies Michelle Obama and Samantha Cameron, the fashion industries in the US and UK are missing strong political advocates.


News & Analysis

Meet the Class of 2017: Central Saint Martins' Top 6 MA Graduates

BoF spotlights the six most promising graduate designers presenting their collections today at Central Saint Martins' MA runway show.

News & Analysis

Meet the Class of 2017: Central Saint Martins' Top 6 MA Graduates

BoF spotlights the six most promising graduate designers presenting their collections today at Central Saint Martins' MA runway show.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Tom Ford Appoints President, Rinascente's Alberto Baldan Resigns

This week, Tom Ford names Brian Blake president and COO, and Alberto Baldan steps down as CEO of Rinascente amidst management changes.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Tom Ford Appoints President, Rinascente's Alberto Baldan Resigns

This week, Tom Ford names Brian Blake president and COO, and Alberto Baldan steps down as CEO of Rinascente amidst management changes.


News & Analysis

Diversity to Rock the Runway at New York Fashion Week

Last season more than 25 percent of the models in shows in New York, London, Paris and Milan were women of colour. New York led the way, with 30.3 percent, and that could rise this year.

News & Analysis

Diversity to Rock the Runway at New York Fashion Week

Last season more than 25 percent of the models in shows in New York, London, Paris and Milan were women of colour. New York led the way, with 30.3 percent, and that could rise this year.


Fashion Week

The Unbundling of Fashion Week

Traditional fashion weeks are unlikely to disappear, but their reason for being seems very much in flux.

Fashion Week

The Unbundling of Fashion Week

Traditional fashion weeks are unlikely to disappear, but their reason for being seems very much in flux.


Workplace & Talent

Estée Lauder Companies: A Home for Creative Talent

BoF sits down with John Demsey, Executive Group President, who oversees The Estée Lauder Companies’ Center of Excellence for Creative Talent, to hear why creativity is crucial to its operations and future success.

Workplace & Talent

Estée Lauder Companies: A Home for Creative Talent

BoF sits down with John Demsey, Executive Group President, who oversees The Estée Lauder Companies’ Center of Excellence for Creative Talent, to hear why creativity is crucial to its operations and future success.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Tom Ford Names CMO, Alexandra Shulman to Depart British Vogue

This week, Tom Ford has appointed Charlotte Blechman as chief marketing officer and Alexandra Shulman announced her departure from British Vogue.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Tom Ford Names CMO, Alexandra Shulman to Depart British Vogue

This week, Tom Ford has appointed Charlotte Blechman as chief marketing officer and Alexandra Shulman announced her departure from British Vogue.


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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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