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.
Tom Ford: What's Next
With his brand on track to hit nearly $2 billion in retail sales in 2017, the designer is on a quest for global dominance. Next up? New York Fashion Week.
Tom Ford: What's Next
With his brand on track to hit nearly $2 billion in retail sales in 2017, the designer is on a quest for global dominance. Next up? New York Fashion Week.
As Versace Denies Virgil Abloh Rumours, What Should Donatella Do Next?
Versace has been seeking a creative director as Versace gears up for significant expansion ahead of a still-planned, albeit significantly delayed, initial public offering.
As Versace Denies Virgil Abloh Rumours, What Should Donatella Do Next?
Versace has been seeking a creative director as Versace gears up for significant expansion ahead of a still-planned, albeit significantly delayed, initial public offering.
Making Sense of Chanel's Secret Filings
For the past two years Chanel has quietly reported revenue declines as well as double-digit drops in profitability. What does it mean for the future of the world’s most famous fashion brand?
Making Sense of Chanel's Secret Filings
For the past two years Chanel has quietly reported revenue declines as well as double-digit drops in profitability. What does it mean for the future of the world’s most famous fashion brand?
Have We Reached Peak 'Merch'?
From Vetements’ 'DHL' tee to Zoe Church’s Bieber-approved hoodies, heavily logo-ed promotional apparel has never been more fashionable. But is branded merchandise simply a passing trend, or indicative of a sincere shift in consumer values?
Have We Reached Peak 'Merch'?
From Vetements’ 'DHL' tee to Zoe Church’s Bieber-approved hoodies, heavily logo-ed promotional apparel has never been more fashionable. But is branded merchandise simply a passing trend, or indicative of a sincere shift in consumer values?
Virgil Abloh Speaks on Major Nike Partnership
The Off-White designer has reconstructed 10 iconic Nike models, including the Air Jordan 1, Hyperdunk and AirVaporMax in what some see as a promising ‘comeback’ play for the sportswear giant.
Virgil Abloh Speaks on Major Nike Partnership
The Off-White designer has reconstructed 10 iconic Nike models, including the Air Jordan 1, Hyperdunk and AirVaporMax in what some see as a promising ‘comeback’ play for the sportswear giant.
Fashion Industry Reacts to Charlottesville Violence
Industry leaders including Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Steven Kolb and Virgil Abloh denounce the violent racism of thousands of Nazi-saluting white supremacist marchers who descended on Charlottesville, Virginia last week.
Fashion Industry Reacts to Charlottesville Violence
Industry leaders including Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Steven Kolb and Virgil Abloh denounce the violent racism of thousands of Nazi-saluting white supremacist marchers who descended on Charlottesville, Virginia last week.
American Vogue Gets Into the Conference Game
Speakers at the day-long event, which will take place on October 12 in New York, will include designers John Galliano, Marc Jacobs and Virgil Abloh.
American Vogue Gets Into the Conference Game
Speakers at the day-long event, which will take place on October 12 in New York, will include designers John Galliano, Marc Jacobs and Virgil Abloh.
Dapper Dan to Mentor VFiles Runway Designers
Each season, VFiles invites industry experts to guide designers, makeup artists and stylists in a group runway show at New York Fashion Week.
Dapper Dan to Mentor VFiles Runway Designers
Each season, VFiles invites industry experts to guide designers, makeup artists and stylists in a group runway show at New York Fashion Week.
What Colette’s Closure Means for Fashion
After 20 years in business, the beloved temple of Parisian cool announced it will close its doors in December. BoF spoke to a handful of industry insiders to gauge their reactions.
What Colette’s Closure Means for Fashion
After 20 years in business, the beloved temple of Parisian cool announced it will close its doors in December. BoF spoke to a handful of industry insiders to gauge their reactions.
Branded Sensationalism at Off-White
What saves Virgil Abloh from sounding pretentious is the freshness with which he embraces the accelerated sampling and mash-up of his Millennial-friendly branding.
Branded Sensationalism at Off-White
What saves Virgil Abloh from sounding pretentious is the freshness with which he embraces the accelerated sampling and mash-up of his Millennial-friendly branding.
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.
