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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.

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News & Analysis

Vogue’s Selby Drummond Is Heading to Snapchat

The accessories and special projects director will be the app's first head of fashion and beauty partnerships, taking up a role similar to that of Eva Chen at Instagram and Derek Blasberg at YouTube.

News & Analysis

Vogue’s Selby Drummond Is Heading to Snapchat

The accessories and special projects director will be the app's first head of fashion and beauty partnerships, taking up a role similar to that of Eva Chen at Instagram and Derek Blasberg at YouTube.


News & Analysis

François-Henri Pinault, Virgil Abloh, Kalpona Akter and Yara Shahidi Cover the #BoF500 Print Edition

For the sixth annual BoF 500, celebrating the people shaping the global fashion industry, we focused our lens on change agents: the pioneers, disruptors, innovators and activists who are addressing fashion's most critical issues head on.

News & Analysis

François-Henri Pinault, Virgil Abloh, Kalpona Akter and Yara Shahidi Cover the #BoF500 Print Edition

For the sixth annual BoF 500, celebrating the people shaping the global fashion industry, we focused our lens on change agents: the pioneers, disruptors, innovators and activists who are addressing fashion's most critical issues head on.


Retail

Inside Bloomingdale's Permanent Pop-Up

Taking a cue from conceptual boutiques and indie brands, the Macy’s-owned chain is launching its ‘shop-in-shop’ concept, to be curated every two months based on a different theme.

Retail

Inside Bloomingdale's Permanent Pop-Up

Taking a cue from conceptual boutiques and indie brands, the Macy’s-owned chain is launching its ‘shop-in-shop’ concept, to be curated every two months based on a different theme.


Financial Markets

The Diverging Paths of America’s Favourite Department Stores

Retail spending may be on the rise, but as consumers face an ever-growing number of retail options online and off, the least savvy players are getting left in the dust.

Financial Markets

The Diverging Paths of America’s Favourite Department Stores

Retail spending may be on the rise, but as consumers face an ever-growing number of retail options online and off, the least savvy players are getting left in the dust.


News & Analysis

Virgil Abloh Collaborates With Nike and Serena Williams

The tennis champion will wear Abloh’s creations at the US Open tournament this month.

News & Analysis

Virgil Abloh Collaborates With Nike and Serena Williams

The tennis champion will wear Abloh’s creations at the US Open tournament this month.


Luxury

Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?

High-end brands are implementing Supreme-style ‘drops’ to better connect with young consumers who crave newness at the speed of Instagram.

Luxury

Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?

High-end brands are implementing Supreme-style ‘drops’ to better connect with young consumers who crave newness at the speed of Instagram.


Workplace & Talent

Want a Job as a Fashion Designer?

The role of the designer has changed dramatically over the last decade with new media responsibilities, product streams and technologies to manage. Advance your design career today on BoF Careers.

Workplace & Talent

Want a Job as a Fashion Designer?

The role of the designer has changed dramatically over the last decade with new media responsibilities, product streams and technologies to manage. Advance your design career today on BoF Careers.


News & Analysis

Virgil Abloh, Naomi Campbell and Nick Knight Collaborate on CIFF Project

Curated by Machine-A founder Stavros Karelis and Sami Janjer, the project titled ‘Enlightenment’ aims to raise awareness for the Little Sun Foundation.

News & Analysis

Virgil Abloh, Naomi Campbell and Nick Knight Collaborate on CIFF Project

Curated by Machine-A founder Stavros Karelis and Sami Janjer, the project titled ‘Enlightenment’ aims to raise awareness for the Little Sun Foundation.


Luxury

Why Luxury Retailers Are Making a Play for Housewares

Online retailers like Moda Operandi and MatchesFashion are dipping their toes into the $649 billion homeware space, betting the same customers splurging on dresses and shoes will also buy candles and chairs.

Luxury

Why Luxury Retailers Are Making a Play for Housewares

Online retailers like Moda Operandi and MatchesFashion are dipping their toes into the $649 billion homeware space, betting the same customers splurging on dresses and shoes will also buy candles and chairs.


News & Analysis

Dior Brought Back the Saddle Bag With a Global Instagram Blitz

LVMH sees new, revived products as key to keeping up with rivals.

News & Analysis

Dior Brought Back the Saddle Bag With a Global Instagram Blitz

LVMH sees new, revived products as key to keeping up with rivals.


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.

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