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.
Anyone Can Now 'Invest' In a Rolex or Birkin. But Should They?
Apps like Rally and Otis have formed with similar missions of 'democratising' the art world through co-ownership and investment. Offering users the chance to invest in 'cultural artefacts,' however, may be risky.
Anyone Can Now 'Invest' In a Rolex or Birkin. But Should They?
Apps like Rally and Otis have formed with similar missions of 'democratising' the art world through co-ownership and investment. Offering users the chance to invest in 'cultural artefacts,' however, may be risky.
Streetwear Took Over the Fashion Industry. Now What?
Hoodies, sneakers and graphic T-shirts may have peaked as high fashion trends, but the movement’s wider influence is far from over.
Streetwear Took Over the Fashion Industry. Now What?
Hoodies, sneakers and graphic T-shirts may have peaked as high fashion trends, but the movement’s wider influence is far from over.
Why Men’s Fashion Shows Are Back
With its return to Milan Fashion Week Men’s next January, Ferragamo is the latest brand to step away from the co-ed show trend. But what’s the strategic rationale behind this?
Why Men’s Fashion Shows Are Back
With its return to Milan Fashion Week Men’s next January, Ferragamo is the latest brand to step away from the co-ed show trend. But what’s the strategic rationale behind this?
Meet the 'Independent Record Labels' of Fashion
A crop of platform-like brand incubators, from New Guards Group and Tomorrow to Dover Street Market Paris, are spinning up new fashion labels for a hype cycle that’s moving faster and faster.
Meet the 'Independent Record Labels' of Fashion
A crop of platform-like brand incubators, from New Guards Group and Tomorrow to Dover Street Market Paris, are spinning up new fashion labels for a hype cycle that’s moving faster and faster.
Why an LVMH-Tiffany Deal Makes Sense
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh's collaboration with Ikea, LVMH's play for Tiffany, Hedi Slimane's first fragrance collection for Celine and Halloween's spooky fashion moment. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
Why an LVMH-Tiffany Deal Makes Sense
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh's collaboration with Ikea, LVMH's play for Tiffany, Hedi Slimane's first fragrance collection for Celine and Halloween's spooky fashion moment. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
Alber Elbaz and Richemont Are Launching a New Fashion Venture. They Have Their Work Cut Out for Them.
The former Lanvin creative director has inked a partnership with the Swiss luxury conglomerate.
Alber Elbaz and Richemont Are Launching a New Fashion Venture. They Have Their Work Cut Out for Them.
The former Lanvin creative director has inked a partnership with the Swiss luxury conglomerate.
Rimowa Turned Luggage Into a Status Symbol. Can It Sell Fashion?
Three years after LVMH acquired the hardside luggage maker, Chief Executive Alexandre Arnault aims to move the brand beyond the baggage carousel and hit €1 billion in sales, all while building a ‘case study’ for a new way of working.
Rimowa Turned Luggage Into a Status Symbol. Can It Sell Fashion?
Three years after LVMH acquired the hardside luggage maker, Chief Executive Alexandre Arnault aims to move the brand beyond the baggage carousel and hit €1 billion in sales, all while building a ‘case study’ for a new way of working.
Announcing A-Cold-Wall, La Perla and L'Estrange London
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Announcing A-Cold-Wall, La Perla and L'Estrange London
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
LVMH Invests in a Gen Z Streetwear Brand
Madhappy was founded by four men in their early 20s in 2017 as a streetwear-meets-athleisure label. It now counts luxury’s biggest player as one of its backers.
LVMH Invests in a Gen Z Streetwear Brand
Madhappy was founded by four men in their early 20s in 2017 as a streetwear-meets-athleisure label. It now counts luxury’s biggest player as one of its backers.
Fashion’s Long Road to Inclusivity
From charges of cultural appropriation to outright racism, the last year has made clear just how far fashion still has to go to become more inclusive. Now, a perfect storm of identity politics, consumer activism and social media may bring about lasting change.
Fashion’s Long Road to Inclusivity
From charges of cultural appropriation to outright racism, the last year has made clear just how far fashion still has to go to become more inclusive. Now, a perfect storm of identity politics, consumer activism and social media may bring about lasting change.
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.
