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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Virgil Abloh Collaborates With Nike and Serena Williams
The tennis champion will wear Abloh’s creations at the US Open tournament this month.

Virgil Abloh Collaborates With Nike and Serena Williams
The tennis champion will wear Abloh’s creations at the US Open tournament this month.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dior Brought Back the Saddle Bag With a Global Instagram Blitz
LVMH sees new, revived products as key to keeping up with rivals.

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.



