Vivienne Westwood
1941-2022
Fashion’s original punk pioneered the youth movement back in the ‘60s with her subversive, anti-fashion statements.
Op-Ed | 4 Anxieties Keeping Fashion CEOs Awake at Night
From an outdated business model to artificial intelligence, fashion is struggling to evolve with the times, argues Tim Noakes.
Op-Ed | 4 Anxieties Keeping Fashion CEOs Awake at Night
From an outdated business model to artificial intelligence, fashion is struggling to evolve with the times, argues Tim Noakes.
In the Aesthetic Blender
Whereas we were once required to make strong commitments to semiotic tribes, we now live in a ‘Supermarket of Style’ where young people cut-and-paste stylistic identity at will.
In the Aesthetic Blender
Whereas we were once required to make strong commitments to semiotic tribes, we now live in a ‘Supermarket of Style’ where young people cut-and-paste stylistic identity at will.
Brazilian Shoe Moguls Entice Global Market
Brazil’s billion-dollar footwear industry bucked the recession and keeps on rising despite continued economic and political turmoil.
Brazilian Shoe Moguls Entice Global Market
Brazil’s billion-dollar footwear industry bucked the recession and keeps on rising despite continued economic and political turmoil.
Preen's Delicate Stubbornness
Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi delivered an assured range of floaty, lingerie-style dresses, but it was a bit out of sync with the times.
Preen's Delicate Stubbornness
Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi delivered an assured range of floaty, lingerie-style dresses, but it was a bit out of sync with the times.
British Fashion Council Launches Climate Change Initiative with Vivienne Westwood
The Fashion Switch programme will focus on the commitment to green energy tariffs and has already signed companies including Kering and Selfridges.
British Fashion Council Launches Climate Change Initiative with Vivienne Westwood
The Fashion Switch programme will focus on the commitment to green energy tariffs and has already signed companies including Kering and Selfridges.
Inside Stephen Webster's Collaboration with Thames' Blondey McCoy
Inspired by stories of streetwear and subculture, the two generations of London design talent are releasing 12 limited edition pieces for Thames by Stephen Webster.
Inside Stephen Webster's Collaboration with Thames' Blondey McCoy
Inspired by stories of streetwear and subculture, the two generations of London design talent are releasing 12 limited edition pieces for Thames by Stephen Webster.
Fashion's Toon Town
From Karl Lagerfeld to Anna Wintour, why is the fashion industry’s elite so dedicated to uniform dressing? BoF's newest columnist, ex-British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman, has the answer.
Fashion's Toon Town
From Karl Lagerfeld to Anna Wintour, why is the fashion industry’s elite so dedicated to uniform dressing? BoF's newest columnist, ex-British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman, has the answer.
Zalando Turns Festival into Three-Day 'Live' Marketing Campaign
The Berlin-based e-tailer is focusing on the experience economy in a bid to boost brand awareness.
Zalando Turns Festival into Three-Day 'Live' Marketing Campaign
The Berlin-based e-tailer is focusing on the experience economy in a bid to boost brand awareness.
How Floristry Became a Fashion Business
As the business of flowers becomes increasingly trend-driven and social media savvy, fashion folk are tapping the opportunity.
How Floristry Became a Fashion Business
As the business of flowers becomes increasingly trend-driven and social media savvy, fashion folk are tapping the opportunity.
An Activist’s Circus at Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood’s fierce activism on behalf of the planet means she is no longer as engaged in pushing the fashion envelope as she used to be.
An Activist’s Circus at Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood’s fierce activism on behalf of the planet means she is no longer as engaged in pushing the fashion envelope as she used to be.
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.
