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.


Chanel’s Sustainability Financing, Explained
Chanel is joining the likes of Burberry and VF Corp in the booming market for sustainable bonds, but Chanel's bond comes with a hefty penalty if it doesn’t hit its green goals, making it a trendsetter.

Chanel’s Sustainability Financing, Explained
Chanel is joining the likes of Burberry and VF Corp in the booming market for sustainable bonds, but Chanel's bond comes with a hefty penalty if it doesn’t hit its green goals, making it a trendsetter.

Why Fashion Brands Keep Telling You to Vote
With everything from $850 cashmere sweaters to screen-printed tote bags, brands are using ‘vote’ merchandise to connect with consumers.

Why Fashion Brands Keep Telling You to Vote
With everything from $850 cashmere sweaters to screen-printed tote bags, brands are using ‘vote’ merchandise to connect with consumers.

Matthew Williams’ Plan for Givenchy
Ahead of his debut at the storied French couture house, the former Gaga collaborator and founder of street-luxe label Alyx talks exclusively to Tim Blanks.

Matthew Williams’ Plan for Givenchy
Ahead of his debut at the storied French couture house, the former Gaga collaborator and founder of street-luxe label Alyx talks exclusively to Tim Blanks.

Luxury Brands Bank on a Raring China Market
The economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic means high-end brands now depend more than ever on Chinese consumers for sales.

Luxury Brands Bank on a Raring China Market
The economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic means high-end brands now depend more than ever on Chinese consumers for sales.

Coronavirus Is Rewiring the Symbiotic Relationship Between Brands and Media
Plunging marketing budgets are disrupting the traditional value exchange between fashion brands and the magazines that cover them — with both sides wondering if the fear of missing out on editorial coverage can still drive hefty ad investments in an increasingly digital world.

Coronavirus Is Rewiring the Symbiotic Relationship Between Brands and Media
Plunging marketing budgets are disrupting the traditional value exchange between fashion brands and the magazines that cover them — with both sides wondering if the fear of missing out on editorial coverage can still drive hefty ad investments in an increasingly digital world.

Victor Glemaud Unveils New Network for Black Creatives in Fashion
The organisation, called In the Blk, offers members from all over the world mentorship, community and various business resources.

Victor Glemaud Unveils New Network for Black Creatives in Fashion
The organisation, called In the Blk, offers members from all over the world mentorship, community and various business resources.

The New Wave of Fashion Criticism
Fashion commentary is thriving online in the form of memes, Tweets, Instagram story slideshows, lengthy videos and even 15-second TikTok clips. This season’s purely digital fashion shows could propel their popularity further.

The New Wave of Fashion Criticism
Fashion commentary is thriving online in the form of memes, Tweets, Instagram story slideshows, lengthy videos and even 15-second TikTok clips. This season’s purely digital fashion shows could propel their popularity further.

Claudio Antonioli’s Plan for Ann Demeulemeester
In an exclusive interview, the co-founder of New Guards Group and owner of the Antonioli boutique in Milan lays out his plans for the revered Belgian brand.

Claudio Antonioli’s Plan for Ann Demeulemeester
In an exclusive interview, the co-founder of New Guards Group and owner of the Antonioli boutique in Milan lays out his plans for the revered Belgian brand.

Positive Trading Updates Help Lift Luxury
Good news on current trading has caused the Savigny Luxury Index to bounce back this month.

Positive Trading Updates Help Lift Luxury
Good news on current trading has caused the Savigny Luxury Index to bounce back this month.

Can Brand Accelerators Save Emerging Labels from the Pandemic?
The Covid-19 crisis has made going it alone even harder for high-potential young labels. Brand platforms offer cash and critical operational support.

Can Brand Accelerators Save Emerging Labels from the Pandemic?
The Covid-19 crisis has made going it alone even harder for high-potential young labels. Brand platforms offer cash and critical operational support.
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.




