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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
News & Analysis

Black Stylists Form Collective for Support and Advocacy

Co-founded by Law Roach, Jason Rembert, and Lacy Redway, The Black Fashion & Beauty Collective will serve as a kind of “black glam union” for behind-the-scenes creatives.

News & Analysis

Black Stylists Form Collective for Support and Advocacy

Co-founded by Law Roach, Jason Rembert, and Lacy Redway, The Black Fashion & Beauty Collective will serve as a kind of “black glam union” for behind-the-scenes creatives.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Richemont Taps Former Givenchy CEO to Lead Fashion Division, Hugo Boss Names New CEO

This week, the luxury group appointed LVMH veteran Philippe Fortunato to oversee fashion and accessories, while the German suit maker tapped Daniel Grieder after his recent departure from Tommy Hilfiger.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Richemont Taps Former Givenchy CEO to Lead Fashion Division, Hugo Boss Names New CEO

This week, the luxury group appointed LVMH veteran Philippe Fortunato to oversee fashion and accessories, while the German suit maker tapped Daniel Grieder after his recent departure from Tommy Hilfiger.


Workplace & Talent

Black Professionals Petition CFDA Over ‘Hasty Attempts’ to Counter Racism

A group of 250 professionals submitted a four-part proposal, named after black designer Patrick Kelly, the first American to be admitted to the Chambre Syndicale du Prêt-à-Porter.

Workplace & Talent

Black Professionals Petition CFDA Over ‘Hasty Attempts’ to Counter Racism

A group of 250 professionals submitted a four-part proposal, named after black designer Patrick Kelly, the first American to be admitted to the Chambre Syndicale du Prêt-à-Porter.


News & Analysis

It’s Time for Fashion to Clean Up Its Act. Please Join Us.

You’re invited to the BoF Professional Summit on How to Build a Responsible Fashion Business, broadcast live on 17 June 2020.

News & Analysis

It’s Time for Fashion to Clean Up Its Act. Please Join Us.

You’re invited to the BoF Professional Summit on How to Build a Responsible Fashion Business, broadcast live on 17 June 2020.


News & Analysis

Voices From the Black Fashion Community on Moving Forward

Venture capitalists, designers, journalists and influencers reflect on how the fashion industry can demonstrate true allyship — in business, in person and on social media.

News & Analysis

Voices From the Black Fashion Community on Moving Forward

Venture capitalists, designers, journalists and influencers reflect on how the fashion industry can demonstrate true allyship — in business, in person and on social media.


Marketing

As Brands Rush to Speak Out, Many Statements Ring Hollow

When it comes to supporting social causes, consumers are calling out fashion and beauty companies for virtue signalling. Here’s what brands can do to evolve.

Marketing

As Brands Rush to Speak Out, Many Statements Ring Hollow

When it comes to supporting social causes, consumers are calling out fashion and beauty companies for virtue signalling. Here’s what brands can do to evolve.


Retail

Big Retailers Say They Don't Mind the Looting. It's Different for Small Businesses.

Small business owners who support #BlackLivesMatter have mixed feelings about the damage the riots may have to their livelihoods.

Retail

Big Retailers Say They Don't Mind the Looting. It's Different for Small Businesses.

Small business owners who support #BlackLivesMatter have mixed feelings about the damage the riots may have to their livelihoods.


News & Analysis

On Racism, Fashion Must Do More Than Speak Up

After yet another senseless killing of an unarmed black man at the hands of the police in the United States, the fashion industry has a duty to its customers and society at large to use its privilege and power to drive systemic change.

News & Analysis

On Racism, Fashion Must Do More Than Speak Up

After yet another senseless killing of an unarmed black man at the hands of the police in the United States, the fashion industry has a duty to its customers and society at large to use its privilege and power to drive systemic change.


Fashion Week

Can Instagram Own Fashion Week?

This week, Instagram’s top fashion liaison Eva Chen released a playbook for staging digital fashion shows on the platform, signalling the beginning of the end for a one-size-fits-all approach to fashion week.

Fashion Week

Can Instagram Own Fashion Week?

This week, Instagram’s top fashion liaison Eva Chen released a playbook for staging digital fashion shows on the platform, signalling the beginning of the end for a one-size-fits-all approach to fashion week.


Media

How to Stage a Digital Live Event

As sponsorship opportunities dry up and red carpets are on hold for the foreseeable future, moving live events online requires more than a direct translation.

Media

How to Stage a Digital Live Event

As sponsorship opportunities dry up and red carpets are on hold for the foreseeable future, moving live events online requires more than a direct translation.


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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