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Vanessa Friedman

Fashion Director & Chief Fashion Critic, The New York Times

Her amusing and intelligent discourse on the business of fashion and luxury has made her a well-respected industry authority.

Vanessa Friedman
News & Analysis

Is Another Fashion Week the Answer?

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

News & Analysis

Is Another Fashion Week the Answer?

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


Fashion Week

In Paris, Sex Sells, While Innovation is Scarce

PARIS, France — A gruelling 'fashion month' closed yesterday rather dimly. There was no glittering fanfare, nor theatrical adieu : editors, buyers

Fashion Week

In Paris, Sex Sells, While Innovation is Scarce

PARIS, France — A gruelling 'fashion month' closed yesterday rather dimly. There was no glittering fanfare, nor theatrical adieu : editors, buyers


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Luxury Brands Are Wrong to Ignore Africa

With growth slowing in key markets like China, luxury brands should examine the numbers, overcome their fears about image and turn their attention to Africa, argues Johanna Collins-Wood.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Luxury Brands Are Wrong to Ignore Africa

With growth slowing in key markets like China, luxury brands should examine the numbers, overcome their fears about image and turn their attention to Africa, argues Johanna Collins-Wood.




News & Analysis

Vanessa Friedman Joins The New York Times

Vanessa Friedman, the longtime fashion editor of The Financial Times, has joined The New York Times as fashion director and chief fashion critic.

News & Analysis

Vanessa Friedman Joins The New York Times

Vanessa Friedman, the longtime fashion editor of The Financial Times, has joined The New York Times as fashion director and chief fashion critic.



News & Analysis

Raf Simons, Hedi Slimane and the Tectonic Shifts of the Paris Fashion Establishment

PARIS, France — With fabled fashion innovators Raf Simons and Hedi Slimane scheduled to make their respective ready-to-wear debuts at Dior and Saint

News & Analysis

Raf Simons, Hedi Slimane and the Tectonic Shifts of the Paris Fashion Establishment

PARIS, France — With fabled fashion innovators Raf Simons and Hedi Slimane scheduled to make their respective ready-to-wear debuts at Dior and Saint


News & Analysis

Is Burberry's Digital Prowess Really Waning?

Burberry April Showers Accessories | Source: Burberry

News & Analysis

Is Burberry's Digital Prowess Really Waning?

Burberry April Showers Accessories | Source: Burberry



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