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News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Monica Vinader, Farfetch, Alber Elbaz

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Monica Vinader, Farfetch, Alber Elbaz and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Monica Vinader, Farfetch, Alber Elbaz

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Monica Vinader, Farfetch, Alber Elbaz and more.


News & Analysis

Inside the Mind of Alber Elbaz

PARIS, France — "After working long hours, you get home, you want food that will give you a warm hug and nothing does that better than a pizza or

News & Analysis

Inside the Mind of Alber Elbaz

PARIS, France — "After working long hours, you get home, you want food that will give you a warm hug and nothing does that better than a pizza or


Global Markets

Gucci Needs New Ideas, Talents to Combat Brand Fatigue

Gucci holds the luxury spending downturn mainly responsible for its poor performance but the Italian fashion brand may also have itself to blame, suggesting it could be time to change strategy and hire fresh talent.

Global Markets

Gucci Needs New Ideas, Talents to Combat Brand Fatigue

Gucci holds the luxury spending downturn mainly responsible for its poor performance but the Italian fashion brand may also have itself to blame, suggesting it could be time to change strategy and hire fresh talent.


Workplace & Talent

Isabel Marant Says Build a Strong Base and Stay Focused

Over the last 20 years, Isabel Marant has built a successful global brand that, last year, generated €150 million in revenue. How did she do it?

Workplace & Talent

Isabel Marant Says Build a Strong Base and Stay Focused

Over the last 20 years, Isabel Marant has built a successful global brand that, last year, generated €150 million in revenue. How did she do it?


News & Analysis

Super Mario World

LONDON, United Kingdom — Superstar photographer Mario Testino can shoot a close-up of a Brazilian beach boy displaying an erection through the fabric

News & Analysis

Super Mario World

LONDON, United Kingdom — Superstar photographer Mario Testino can shoot a close-up of a Brazilian beach boy displaying an erection through the fabric


Workplace & Talent

The Duo Taking Chloé to ‘Another Level’

PARIS, France — "I decided I want to portray a different type of Chloé girl this season. It's less going to be about the youthful spirit, but a bit

Workplace & Talent

The Duo Taking Chloé to ‘Another Level’

PARIS, France — "I decided I want to portray a different type of Chloé girl this season. It's less going to be about the youthful spirit, but a bit


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Hussein Chalayan, Hermès, Frida Giannini

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Hussein Chalayan, Hermès, Frida Giannini and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Hussein Chalayan, Hermès, Frida Giannini

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Hussein Chalayan, Hermès, Frida Giannini and more.


News & Analysis

Second Annual #BoF500 Brings Global Industry Together

On Monday night, industry power players from over 20 countries celebrated the upcoming launch of the #BoF500 and ‘Polymaths & Multitaskers,’ our latest special print edition, out on September 22.

News & Analysis

Second Annual #BoF500 Brings Global Industry Together

On Monday night, industry power players from over 20 countries celebrated the upcoming launch of the #BoF500 and ‘Polymaths & Multitaskers,’ our latest special print edition, out on September 22.


Fashion Week

Gucci's Frida Giannini, Change Agent

Courtesy of our friends at Surface magazine, BoF brings you an in-depth conversation with Gucci creative director Frida Giannini, who continues to push the Italian house forward by emphasising teamwork and smart growth.

Fashion Week

Gucci's Frida Giannini, Change Agent

Courtesy of our friends at Surface magazine, BoF brings you an in-depth conversation with Gucci creative director Frida Giannini, who continues to push the Italian house forward by emphasising teamwork and smart growth.


Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Camilla Johnson-Hill, Executive Producer

Camilla Johnson-Hill, founder and executive producer of The Production Club, says hard work, internships and a feel for the industry are as important as formal education.

Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Camilla Johnson-Hill, Executive Producer

Camilla Johnson-Hill, founder and executive producer of The Production Club, says hard work, internships and a feel for the industry are as important as formal education.


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.

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