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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.

Virgil Abloh
Luxury

The Mystery Mogul Behind Off-White

The opaque Milanese holding company New Guards Group has birthed many of luxury streetwear’s most-hyped brands, including Off-White, Palm Angels, County of Milan and Heron Preston. In his first-ever interview, quiet mastermind Davide De Giglio reveals how he has built a business that will generate €420 million in sales this year.

Luxury

The Mystery Mogul Behind Off-White

The opaque Milanese holding company New Guards Group has birthed many of luxury streetwear’s most-hyped brands, including Off-White, Palm Angels, County of Milan and Heron Preston. In his first-ever interview, quiet mastermind Davide De Giglio reveals how he has built a business that will generate €420 million in sales this year.


Entrepreneurship

Serena Williams: The Champion’s Mindset

In the first in-depth interview about her new, self-funded brand, the world-class tennis player talks to BoF about her love of fashion, her previous challenges in the space and how on-court successes and setbacks have helped prepare her for entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurship

Serena Williams: The Champion’s Mindset

In the first in-depth interview about her new, self-funded brand, the world-class tennis player talks to BoF about her love of fashion, her previous challenges in the space and how on-court successes and setbacks have helped prepare her for entrepreneurship.


Luxury

Why Luxury Fashion Can't Resist an Exclusive

E-commerce players are leaning heavily on exclusive collections from buzzy brands in the fight for customers — but the cost for emerging labels to play the game can be high.

Luxury

Why Luxury Fashion Can't Resist an Exclusive

E-commerce players are leaning heavily on exclusive collections from buzzy brands in the fight for customers — but the cost for emerging labels to play the game can be high.


Luxury

With 'Pop-Ups' and Menswear, Louis Vuitton Aims to Keep Luxury Crown

The label, which drives the bulk of sales and profits at French luxury group LVMH, plans to hold 100 temporary events to sell its wares this year, up from 80 last year.

Luxury

With 'Pop-Ups' and Menswear, Louis Vuitton Aims to Keep Luxury Crown

The label, which drives the bulk of sales and profits at French luxury group LVMH, plans to hold 100 temporary events to sell its wares this year, up from 80 last year.


Entrepreneurship

‘Modern Entrepreneurs’ Serena Williams and Huda Kattan Are BoF's Newest Cover Stars

Dramatic changes in the business landscape have made entrepreneurship a truly global phenomenon. But what does it take to build a successful venture in today’s turbulent yet opportunity-rich world?

Entrepreneurship

‘Modern Entrepreneurs’ Serena Williams and Huda Kattan Are BoF's Newest Cover Stars

Dramatic changes in the business landscape have made entrepreneurship a truly global phenomenon. But what does it take to build a successful venture in today’s turbulent yet opportunity-rich world?


Luxury

The Week Ahead: Will Celine and Louis Vuitton Sales Match the Hype?

This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's financial results, fashion brands invading Salone del Mobile and Anna Wintour on stage at Women in the World. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

The Week Ahead: Will Celine and Louis Vuitton Sales Match the Hype?

This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's financial results, fashion brands invading Salone del Mobile and Anna Wintour on stage at Women in the World. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

The Face Is Back

The team behind the relaunch of the British style bible speaks to BoF about its new strategy and the ‘double-edged sword’ of its cult heritage.

News & Analysis

The Face Is Back

The team behind the relaunch of the British style bible speaks to BoF about its new strategy and the ‘double-edged sword’ of its cult heritage.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Why Women’s Streetwear Will Be Big Business

Female fans of streetwear constitute a major market opportunity for brands, argues Reggie Casagrande.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Why Women’s Streetwear Will Be Big Business

Female fans of streetwear constitute a major market opportunity for brands, argues Reggie Casagrande.


News & Analysis

What Tom Ford’s CFDA Post Means for American Fashion

After a three-year search, the organisation has found a successor for Diane von Furstenberg.

News & Analysis

What Tom Ford’s CFDA Post Means for American Fashion

After a three-year search, the organisation has found a successor for Diane von Furstenberg.


Luxury

FYI Brand Group Launches Fashion and Pop Culture Division

The brand strategy agency that links rap stars Travis Scott and DJ Khaled with luxury fashion houses from Dior to Saint Laurent, is launching a dedicated fashion division.

Luxury

FYI Brand Group Launches Fashion and Pop Culture Division

The brand strategy agency that links rap stars Travis Scott and DJ Khaled with luxury fashion houses from Dior to Saint Laurent, is launching a dedicated fashion division.


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