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Uma Wang

Designer, Uma Wang

China’s breakout design star, championed by Vogue China, her textural approach to form and fabric have won her widespread acclaim.

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Fashion Week

Why Asia’s Brightest Stars Struggle to Shine

Fashion weeks in Tokyo, Shanghai and Seoul showcase some of Asia’s most promising fashion talent, but many still lack global visibility.

Fashion Week

Why Asia’s Brightest Stars Struggle to Shine

Fashion weeks in Tokyo, Shanghai and Seoul showcase some of Asia’s most promising fashion talent, but many still lack global visibility.


China

Vogue China: Past, Present and Future

As Vogue China marks its tenth year, BoF speaks to editor-in-chief Angelica Cheung, Condé Nast International CEO Jonathan Newhouse and Condé Nast China President Liz Schimel, to discuss the evolution of the magazine.

China

Vogue China: Past, Present and Future

As Vogue China marks its tenth year, BoF speaks to editor-in-chief Angelica Cheung, Condé Nast International CEO Jonathan Newhouse and Condé Nast China President Liz Schimel, to discuss the evolution of the magazine.


Fashion Week

Uma Wang’s Balletic Poetry

The poetry shown by Uma Wang for Spring has largely been lost in today's Instagram-driven fashion climate.

Fashion Week

Uma Wang’s Balletic Poetry

The poetry shown by Uma Wang for Spring has largely been lost in today's Instagram-driven fashion climate.


China

In China, All Eyes on Young Designers

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

China

In China, All Eyes on Young Designers

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.


Global Markets

Fashion Weeks Wage Global Talent Wars

The big four fashion weeks are competing more fiercely than ever to attract the best young designers from around the world.

Global Markets

Fashion Weeks Wage Global Talent Wars

The big four fashion weeks are competing more fiercely than ever to attract the best young designers from around the world.


Global Markets

China’s Elusive Fashion Capital, Part 1

Almost every major fashion country has one city that shines brighter than the rest. But China’s vast, diverse market defies the norm. In Part 1 of a two-part investigation, we examine the fashion capitals of Shanghai and Beijing. Next month, in Part 2, we explore Hong Kong and Guangzhou.

Global Markets

China’s Elusive Fashion Capital, Part 1

Almost every major fashion country has one city that shines brighter than the rest. But China’s vast, diverse market defies the norm. In Part 1 of a two-part investigation, we examine the fashion capitals of Shanghai and Beijing. Next month, in Part 2, we explore Hong Kong and Guangzhou.


Global Markets

In China, Showrooms Blossom

The wholesale business is finally getting more organised in China, encouraging the growth of a more robust domestic distribution network.

Global Markets

In China, Showrooms Blossom

The wholesale business is finally getting more organised in China, encouraging the growth of a more robust domestic distribution network.


Global Markets

Taking China's Temperature

When it depends on one nation more than ever before, how concerned should the global fashion industry be about a less-than-feverish Chinese market?

Global Markets

Taking China's Temperature

When it depends on one nation more than ever before, how concerned should the global fashion industry be about a less-than-feverish Chinese market?


China

The China Edit | Tastes Shift, Topshop on ShangPin, Kering vs Alibaba

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | Tastes Shift, Topshop on ShangPin, Kering vs Alibaba

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


News & Analysis

5 of Fashion's Top Global Talent Spotters and Matchmakers

Today, BoF highlights five of the world's top talent spotters and matchmakers, behind-the-scenes influencers who are each experts in identifying and developing the best design and business talent in the global fashion industry.

News & Analysis

5 of Fashion's Top Global Talent Spotters and Matchmakers

Today, BoF highlights five of the world's top talent spotters and matchmakers, behind-the-scenes influencers who are each experts in identifying and developing the best design and business talent in the global 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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