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Vivienne Westwood

1941-2022

Fashion’s original punk pioneered the youth movement back in the ‘60s with her subversive, anti-fashion statements.

Vivienne Westwood
Fashion Week

At Pitti Uomo, Masculinity in a State of Flux

The latest edition of the Florentine event was buoyed by the mix of modern edge and sartorial knowledge brought by Stefano Pilati’s Random Identities.

Fashion Week

At Pitti Uomo, Masculinity in a State of Flux

The latest edition of the Florentine event was buoyed by the mix of modern edge and sartorial knowledge brought by Stefano Pilati’s Random Identities.


News & Analysis

Announcing the Latest Speakers for VOICES 2019

Juergen Teller, Carole Cadwalladr and Alok V Menon are the latest names to join an exciting and inspirational group of speakers at BoF's Annual Gathering for Big Thinkers to be held in Oxfordshire, UK later this month.

News & Analysis

Announcing the Latest Speakers for VOICES 2019

Juergen Teller, Carole Cadwalladr and Alok V Menon are the latest names to join an exciting and inspirational group of speakers at BoF's Annual Gathering for Big Thinkers to be held in Oxfordshire, UK later this month.


News & Analysis

How SCAD Connects Students to a Global Fashion Ecosystem

With four interconnected global campuses in Savannah, Atlanta, Hong Kong and Lacoste operating a consistent class programme, Savannah College of Art and Design is in a unique position to provide a global fashion education and international industry experience.

News & Analysis

How SCAD Connects Students to a Global Fashion Ecosystem

With four interconnected global campuses in Savannah, Atlanta, Hong Kong and Lacoste operating a consistent class programme, Savannah College of Art and Design is in a unique position to provide a global fashion education and international industry experience.


News & Analysis

None of Your Business With Bella Freud

In episode seven of the series, we speak to the eponymous founder of irreverent British fashion label Bella Freud.

News & Analysis

None of Your Business With Bella Freud

In episode seven of the series, we speak to the eponymous founder of irreverent British fashion label Bella Freud.


Luxury

The Future of Maison Margiela

Can the revered label owned by Renzo Rosso’s OTB build a sustainable business?

Luxury

The Future of Maison Margiela

Can the revered label owned by Renzo Rosso’s OTB build a sustainable business?


Fashion Week

Drama on the Mind at Givenchy

While the inspiration was raw, Clare Waight Keller's collection offered a more refined vision captivated by an element of theatre — clothes for alt-Hollywood.

Fashion Week

Drama on the Mind at Givenchy

While the inspiration was raw, Clare Waight Keller's collection offered a more refined vision captivated by an element of theatre — clothes for alt-Hollywood.


News & Analysis

Nurturing Creative Individuality at IED

Istituto Europeo di Design cultivates a multicultural environment and cross-school collaborations to foster each student’s creative identity.

News & Analysis

Nurturing Creative Individuality at IED

Istituto Europeo di Design cultivates a multicultural environment and cross-school collaborations to foster each student’s creative identity.


Sustainability

Bethany Williams Wins Royal Award for Ethically-Focused Fashion

The British designer received the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II award for her ethical approach to fashion as the industry came under criticism in a parliamentary report for its unsustainable and exploitative business model.

Sustainability

Bethany Williams Wins Royal Award for Ethically-Focused Fashion

The British designer received the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II award for her ethical approach to fashion as the industry came under criticism in a parliamentary report for its unsustainable and exploitative business model.


News & Analysis

Redesigning Fashion Education for the Next Generation at AMFI

Amsterdam Fashion Institute is incorporating sustainability and digital innovation into its interdisciplinary approach, to better reflect the industry's future needs.

News & Analysis

Redesigning Fashion Education for the Next Generation at AMFI

Amsterdam Fashion Institute is incorporating sustainability and digital innovation into its interdisciplinary approach, to better reflect the industry's future needs.


News & Analysis

Pierpaolo Piccioli, Clare Waight Keller Win Big at Fashion Awards

Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance for Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller, while Gucci's Marco Bizzarri beat out José Neves of Farfetch for business leader of the year.

News & Analysis

Pierpaolo Piccioli, Clare Waight Keller Win Big at Fashion Awards

Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance for Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller, while Gucci's Marco Bizzarri beat out José Neves of Farfetch for business leader of the year.


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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