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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
News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Real Fur Is Out of Fashion

There is no kind way to obtain fur and more people should be aware of the horrors that animals endure for fashion, argues Elisa Allen of PETA.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Real Fur Is Out of Fashion

There is no kind way to obtain fur and more people should be aware of the horrors that animals endure for fashion, argues Elisa Allen of PETA.


Global Markets

Op-Ed | Elevate African Luxury Through Sustainability

High-end fashion from Africa can gain a competitive advantage by continuing to enhance its sustainability credentials, says Helen Jennings.

Global Markets

Op-Ed | Elevate African Luxury Through Sustainability

High-end fashion from Africa can gain a competitive advantage by continuing to enhance its sustainability credentials, says Helen Jennings.


News & Analysis

Vivienne Westwood Campaigns in London Against Fracking

British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood took to the streets of London on Monday cradling a "fracked baby of the future" in her latest show of opposition to hydraulic fracturing.

News & Analysis

Vivienne Westwood Campaigns in London Against Fracking

British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood took to the streets of London on Monday cradling a "fracked baby of the future" in her latest show of opposition to hydraulic fracturing.


Media

Juergen Teller’s Renegade Eye

The super-photographer has stuck to his vision for over 25 years and turned his name into a brand, yet his remarks remain as unflinching and sharp as his eye.

Media

Juergen Teller’s Renegade Eye

The super-photographer has stuck to his vision for over 25 years and turned his name into a brand, yet his remarks remain as unflinching and sharp as his eye.


News & Analysis

OTB, Peter Pilotto, BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers OTB, Peter Pilotto, BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund and more.

News & Analysis

OTB, Peter Pilotto, BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers OTB, Peter Pilotto, BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund and more.


Luxury

BoF in Conversation with Stella McCartney

Imran Amed sat down with Stella McCartney to discuss how she built the world’s first sizeable sustainable luxury brand in this in-depth video interview.

Luxury

BoF in Conversation with Stella McCartney

Imran Amed sat down with Stella McCartney to discuss how she built the world’s first sizeable sustainable luxury brand in this in-depth video interview.


Workplace & Talent

OTB: Fostering Creativity, Challenging The Rules

To welcome OTB (which stands for Only The Brave) to BoF Careers, we sit down with Stefano Rosso, group CEO and son of founder Renzo Rosso, to talk about the company’s "courageous" culture.

Workplace & Talent

OTB: Fostering Creativity, Challenging The Rules

To welcome OTB (which stands for Only The Brave) to BoF Careers, we sit down with Stefano Rosso, group CEO and son of founder Renzo Rosso, to talk about the company’s "courageous" culture.


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: OTB, Loewe, Sunspel

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: OTB, Loewe, Sunspel

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


News & Analysis

Jeff Bezos Makes Another Push for Amazon Fashion. Will It Work?

Amazon has, in recent years, pushed to enter the world of designer fashion, selling clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories from pricey brands with luxe reputations.

News & Analysis

Jeff Bezos Makes Another Push for Amazon Fashion. Will It Work?

Amazon has, in recent years, pushed to enter the world of designer fashion, selling clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories from pricey brands with luxe reputations.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Joan Didion, DSquared2, Menswear Shows

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Joan Didion, DSquared2, the menswear shows and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Joan Didion, DSquared2, Menswear Shows

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Joan Didion, DSquared2, the menswear shows and more.


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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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