Vivienne Westwood
1941-2022
Fashion’s original punk pioneered the youth movement back in the ‘60s with her subversive, anti-fashion statements.
The Sheer Joy of Creative Anarchy at Charles Jeffrey
The designer mounted the kind of orgiastic, collaborative fashion pageant of which only this city – make that, country — is capable.
The Sheer Joy of Creative Anarchy at Charles Jeffrey
The designer mounted the kind of orgiastic, collaborative fashion pageant of which only this city – make that, country — is capable.
Why Is Google Digitising the World's Fashion Archives?
For years, Google has been digitising the world’s museums, making cultural artefacts accessible in extraordinary detail to millions of internet users. Now it’s turning to fashion.
Why Is Google Digitising the World's Fashion Archives?
For years, Google has been digitising the world’s museums, making cultural artefacts accessible in extraordinary detail to millions of internet users. Now it’s turning to fashion.
The Young Designer on a Mission to Make Mackintosh Cool
The London-based menswear designer is the first-ever creative director of one of Britain’s oldest heritage brands — and its secret weapon.
The Young Designer on a Mission to Make Mackintosh Cool
The London-based menswear designer is the first-ever creative director of one of Britain’s oldest heritage brands — and its secret weapon.
In South Asia, the Cult of the Catwalk Celebrity
South Asia’s fashion designers are fond of sending famous faces down the runway. But as Amazon India Fashion Week kicks off, how successful are these ‘celebrity showstoppers’ and can they backfire?
In South Asia, the Cult of the Catwalk Celebrity
South Asia’s fashion designers are fond of sending famous faces down the runway. But as Amazon India Fashion Week kicks off, how successful are these ‘celebrity showstoppers’ and can they backfire?
Sports Direct's Ashley Backs Buyer of Agent Provocateur
Agent Provocateur has been placed under administration, a process similar to bankruptcy reorganisation, and will be sold to the Ashley-backed group.
Sports Direct's Ashley Backs Buyer of Agent Provocateur
Agent Provocateur has been placed under administration, a process similar to bankruptcy reorganisation, and will be sold to the Ashley-backed group.
Fighting the $450 Billion Trade in Fake Fashion
BoF lifts the lid on the shadowy market in fake fashion and what the UK’s special anti-counterfeiting police unit — the only one of its kind in the world — is doing about it.
Fighting the $450 Billion Trade in Fake Fashion
BoF lifts the lid on the shadowy market in fake fashion and what the UK’s special anti-counterfeiting police unit — the only one of its kind in the world — is doing about it.
Can You Build a Fashion Business With a Manufacturing Base in Africa?
Brands like Lemlem have proven that scaling in some corners of the continent is possible. But is it sustainable?
Can You Build a Fashion Business With a Manufacturing Base in Africa?
Brands like Lemlem have proven that scaling in some corners of the continent is possible. But is it sustainable?
Meet the Class of 2017: Central Saint Martins' Top 6 MA Graduates
BoF spotlights the six most promising graduate designers presenting their collections today at Central Saint Martins' MA runway show.
Meet the Class of 2017: Central Saint Martins' Top 6 MA Graduates
BoF spotlights the six most promising graduate designers presenting their collections today at Central Saint Martins' MA runway show.
Op Ed | 7 Multi-brand Boutiques Transforming Chinese Retail
A new wave of fashion boutiques in far flung cities like Wuhan, Xi’an and Guiyang are creating opportunities for brands in an increasingly competitive Chinese market.
Op Ed | 7 Multi-brand Boutiques Transforming Chinese Retail
A new wave of fashion boutiques in far flung cities like Wuhan, Xi’an and Guiyang are creating opportunities for brands in an increasingly competitive Chinese market.
Fashion Must Defend Globalisation
Both Brexit and Trump are a clear and present danger to the highly globalised fashion industry.
Fashion Must Defend Globalisation
Both Brexit and Trump are a clear and present danger to the highly globalised fashion industry.
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.
