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Fashion Week

London Fashion Week Kicks Off With Digital Drive

LONDON, United Kingdom — The fashion universe has always been a bit of a self-contained bubble to outsiders. Those too-tall models in acres of silk?

Fashion Week

London Fashion Week Kicks Off With Digital Drive

LONDON, United Kingdom — The fashion universe has always been a bit of a self-contained bubble to outsiders. Those too-tall models in acres of silk?


News & Analysis

Building Damir Doma

It took a fortuitous encounter in front of a bike shop in Bavaria for Damir Doma to find that rarest of things: the right deep-pocketed partner, willing to put in time, energy and resources to see the designer’s fledgling label through its difficult first years and get it off the ground. But six years later, with his own store, close to 9 million euros in sales and a new co-chairman, it is clear that Doma’s ascent up the tricky ranks of Paris fashion has been driven by more than luck. BoF reports.

News & Analysis

Building Damir Doma

It took a fortuitous encounter in front of a bike shop in Bavaria for Damir Doma to find that rarest of things: the right deep-pocketed partner, willing to put in time, energy and resources to see the designer’s fledgling label through its difficult first years and get it off the ground. But six years later, with his own store, close to 9 million euros in sales and a new co-chairman, it is clear that Doma’s ascent up the tricky ranks of Paris fashion has been driven by more than luck. BoF reports.


Global Markets

Kazakhstan, More than Just a Klondike

In the next instalment of Market GPS, BoF examines Kazakhstan, the undisputed goliath of Central Asia.

Global Markets

Kazakhstan, More than Just a Klondike

In the next instalment of Market GPS, BoF examines Kazakhstan, the undisputed goliath of Central Asia.


Global Markets

Shaping Shanghai Tang

On the ground in Hong Kong, Divia Harilela sits down with Raphael le Masne de Chermont, the executive chairman of Shanghai Tang.

Global Markets

Shaping Shanghai Tang

On the ground in Hong Kong, Divia Harilela sits down with Raphael le Masne de Chermont, the executive chairman of Shanghai Tang.


News & Analysis

Turning Point | How Joseph Altuzarra Found His Signature Silhouette

Today, Joseph Altuzarra is championed by fashion industry opinion-leaders Carine Roitfeld and Jenna Lyons, and stocked at some of the world’s best stores. BoF talks to the designer about how he built his brand and the breakthrough Fall 2012 collection that helped to crystallise his signature design template.

News & Analysis

Turning Point | How Joseph Altuzarra Found His Signature Silhouette

Today, Joseph Altuzarra is championed by fashion industry opinion-leaders Carine Roitfeld and Jenna Lyons, and stocked at some of the world’s best stores. BoF talks to the designer about how he built his brand and the breakthrough Fall 2012 collection that helped to crystallise his signature design template.


News & Analysis

Swiss Luxury Shop Denies Racism Towards Oprah

ZURICH, Switzerland — A luxury shop owner in Zurich denied that racism was involved when U.S. talk show host Oprah Winfrey was discouraged from

News & Analysis

Swiss Luxury Shop Denies Racism Towards Oprah

ZURICH, Switzerland — A luxury shop owner in Zurich denied that racism was involved when U.S. talk show host Oprah Winfrey was discouraged from


News & Analysis

A $38,000 Handbag? For World's Ultra-Rich, the Cost of Accessories Can Be Astronomical

ZURICH, Switerland — A $38,000 handbag? For most people, it's unthinkable. But for the richest sliver of the global population, it's a realistic

News & Analysis

A $38,000 Handbag? For World's Ultra-Rich, the Cost of Accessories Can Be Astronomical

ZURICH, Switerland — A $38,000 handbag? For most people, it's unthinkable. But for the richest sliver of the global population, it's a realistic


Global Markets

Estee Lauder Eyes Buoyant Cosmetics Demand in Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Estee Lauder plans to expand its presence in sub-Saharan Africa by rolling out its $1 billion brands, Clinique and MAC,

Global Markets

Estee Lauder Eyes Buoyant Cosmetics Demand in Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Estee Lauder plans to expand its presence in sub-Saharan Africa by rolling out its $1 billion brands, Clinique and MAC,


News & Analysis

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

With hundreds of Autumn/Winter advertising campaigns set to populate major fashion magazines, Internet forums and social media platforms like Tumblr, Facebook and Pinterest, BoF picks the Top 10 Campaigns of the Season.

News & Analysis

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

With hundreds of Autumn/Winter advertising campaigns set to populate major fashion magazines, Internet forums and social media platforms like Tumblr, Facebook and Pinterest, BoF picks the Top 10 Campaigns of the Season.


Workplace & Talent

Alexandre de Betak, Fashion's Wizard Producer

The multidisciplinary wizard behind the fashion shows of brands like Christian Dior, Hussein Chalayan and Rodarte speaks to BoF about his personal and professional journey — and the passion, planning and adrenaline that go into staging a world-class runway show.

Workplace & Talent

Alexandre de Betak, Fashion's Wizard Producer

The multidisciplinary wizard behind the fashion shows of brands like Christian Dior, Hussein Chalayan and Rodarte speaks to BoF about his personal and professional journey — and the passion, planning and adrenaline that go into staging a world-class runway show.


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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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