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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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News & Analysis

New York’s Fashion Week Revamp: Did It Work?

Newly appointed CFDA Chairman Tom Ford wants New York to play on the global stage again. His early steps are promising.

News & Analysis

New York’s Fashion Week Revamp: Did It Work?

Newly appointed CFDA Chairman Tom Ford wants New York to play on the global stage again. His early steps are promising.


Fashion Week

The Return of New York Fashion Week

This season, there were no extraordinary clothes to speak of. But there was excitement.

Fashion Week

The Return of New York Fashion Week

This season, there were no extraordinary clothes to speak of. But there was excitement.


Fashion Week

NYFW's Underground Influencers

Maryam Nassir Zadeh and a group show hosted by Vaquera, Creatures of the Wind/CDLM and Section 8 showed the virtues of collaborating with friends and tapping into the zeitgeist.

Fashion Week

NYFW's Underground Influencers

Maryam Nassir Zadeh and a group show hosted by Vaquera, Creatures of the Wind/CDLM and Section 8 showed the virtues of collaborating with friends and tapping into the zeitgeist.


Fashion Week

Tom Ford's Subway Story

Plus, The Row, Carolina Herrera and...a Sackler?

Fashion Week

Tom Ford's Subway Story

Plus, The Row, Carolina Herrera and...a Sackler?


Fashion Week

NYFW: New School or Same Old?

Tom Ford is aiming to kick things into gear.

Fashion Week

NYFW: New School or Same Old?

Tom Ford is aiming to kick things into gear.


Retail

In the Trump Era, Owning American Heritage Is Tricky

'All American' used to be an easy sell. Today, it’s an albatross.

Retail

In the Trump Era, Owning American Heritage Is Tricky

'All American' used to be an easy sell. Today, it’s an albatross.


Fashion Week

Can Tom Ford Take New York Fashion Week Global?

This week, everyone will be talking about Tom Ford's plans to take New York Fashion Week global, the arrival of new tariffs and Revlon's search for a buyer. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Fashion Week

Can Tom Ford Take New York Fashion Week Global?

This week, everyone will be talking about Tom Ford's plans to take New York Fashion Week global, the arrival of new tariffs and Revlon's search for a buyer. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Beauty

The BoF Podcast: Estée Lauder’s Group President on the Aspirational Business of Beauty

John Demsey, in conversation with Imran Amed, discusses his career path, working with Mac Cosmetics post-acquisition, and what it takes to build the perfect, enduring beauty brand.

Beauty

The BoF Podcast: Estée Lauder’s Group President on the Aspirational Business of Beauty

John Demsey, in conversation with Imran Amed, discusses his career path, working with Mac Cosmetics post-acquisition, and what it takes to build the perfect, enduring beauty brand.


News & Analysis

How Benefit Defied Makeup's Decline

The LVMH-owned beauty company is the only top 10 prestige makeup brand in growth mode in the US, thanks to wacky influencer collaborations and a dedication to eyebrows.

News & Analysis

How Benefit Defied Makeup's Decline

The LVMH-owned beauty company is the only top 10 prestige makeup brand in growth mode in the US, thanks to wacky influencer collaborations and a dedication to eyebrows.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | New York Fashion Week Has a Donald Trump Problem

The protests against Stephen Ross have so far targeted Equinox and SoulCycle — but the billionaire’s reach also extends into the upper echelons of the American fashion industry.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | New York Fashion Week Has a Donald Trump Problem

The protests against Stephen Ross have so far targeted Equinox and SoulCycle — but the billionaire’s reach also extends into the upper echelons of the American fashion industry.


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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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