Virgil Abloh
1980-2021
The luxury streetwear pioneer, who founded Off-White and was men’s artistic director at Louis Vuitton, was called the Karl Lagerfeld of his generation.
Designers to Watch in 2020
These under-the-radar names have made a big impact playing second-fiddle to some of the industry’s top talents. Who is poised for a starring role?
Designers to Watch in 2020
These under-the-radar names have made a big impact playing second-fiddle to some of the industry’s top talents. Who is poised for a starring role?
The Year Ahead: The Business of Inclusivity
More companies will elevate diversity and inclusion as a higher priority, embed it across the organisation and hire dedicated leadership roles, but their initiatives will also come under increasing scrutiny in terms of sincerity and results.
The Year Ahead: The Business of Inclusivity
More companies will elevate diversity and inclusion as a higher priority, embed it across the organisation and hire dedicated leadership roles, but their initiatives will also come under increasing scrutiny in terms of sincerity and results.
Op-Ed | The End of Fashion Establishment Gatekeepers
A top tier of editors, photographers, stylists and buyers once decided which designers and which trends would dictate a season. But that validation no longer carries the same weight with customers.
Op-Ed | The End of Fashion Establishment Gatekeepers
A top tier of editors, photographers, stylists and buyers once decided which designers and which trends would dictate a season. But that validation no longer carries the same weight with customers.
The Decade When Streetwear Rewrote the Rules of Luxury
As we head into 2020, streetwear's influence on the way fashion is bought and sold — not to mention the culture at large — remains strong, argues David Fischer, founder and CEO of Highsnobiety.
The Decade When Streetwear Rewrote the Rules of Luxury
As we head into 2020, streetwear's influence on the way fashion is bought and sold — not to mention the culture at large — remains strong, argues David Fischer, founder and CEO of Highsnobiety.
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair Taps A$AP Nast As It Opens to the Public
The trade show is also partnering with denim brand Lee and designers Bethany Williams and Duran Lantink for a sustainability-focused special project, curated by Stavros Karelis and Orsola de Castro.
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair Taps A$AP Nast As It Opens to the Public
The trade show is also partnering with denim brand Lee and designers Bethany Williams and Duran Lantink for a sustainability-focused special project, curated by Stavros Karelis and Orsola de Castro.
Op-Ed | What Does Your Brand Sound Like?
Despite the emotional power of music and the growth of streaming services like Spotify, fashion labels are missing the opportunity to create sonic signatures, argues Arman Naféei.
Op-Ed | What Does Your Brand Sound Like?
Despite the emotional power of music and the growth of streaming services like Spotify, fashion labels are missing the opportunity to create sonic signatures, argues Arman Naféei.
Can Balenciaga Become a Megabrand?
How long can designer Demna Gvasalia keep the meme-able hits coming? As Balenciaga crosses the billion-euro sales mark, Chief Executive Cédric Charbit speaks exclusively to BoF about the past, present and future of the Kering-owned house.
Can Balenciaga Become a Megabrand?
How long can designer Demna Gvasalia keep the meme-able hits coming? As Balenciaga crosses the billion-euro sales mark, Chief Executive Cédric Charbit speaks exclusively to BoF about the past, present and future of the Kering-owned house.
Tiffany Under the Microscope
This week, everyone will be talking about Tiffany's last set of earnings as a public company, Dior Men’s in Miami, Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show and The Fashion Awards in London. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Tiffany Under the Microscope
This week, everyone will be talking about Tiffany's last set of earnings as a public company, Dior Men’s in Miami, Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show and The Fashion Awards in London. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Why It’s So Hard to Adopt the Moncler Genius Model
For a rapid-fire collaborations marketing strategy to work, a brand needs more than a highly synchronised plan. It needs the right core product.
Why It’s So Hard to Adopt the Moncler Genius Model
For a rapid-fire collaborations marketing strategy to work, a brand needs more than a highly synchronised plan. It needs the right core product.
Matthew Williams: Don't Call Me a Streetwear Designer
At BoF VOICES, Matthew Williams of 1017 ALYX 9SM tells Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks why he’s more interested in ‘modern craft’ than streetwear.
Matthew Williams: Don't Call Me a Streetwear Designer
At BoF VOICES, Matthew Williams of 1017 ALYX 9SM tells Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks why he’s more interested in ‘modern craft’ than streetwear.
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.
