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Chief Executive, 3.1 Phillip Lim

The formidable executive helped grow a fledgling American designer label into a global contemporary brand in a few short years.

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Fashion Week

Phillip Lim Pumps Up the Volume

The designer again proved that he can push aesthetic boundaries, but keep the offer relatable and consumer-friendly.

Fashion Week

Phillip Lim Pumps Up the Volume

The designer again proved that he can push aesthetic boundaries, but keep the offer relatable and consumer-friendly.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Stuart Weitzman, Alice + Olivia, Mansur Gavriel

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 Stuart Weitzman, Alice + Olivia, Mansur Gavriel and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Stuart Weitzman, Alice + Olivia, Mansur Gavriel

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 Stuart Weitzman, Alice + Olivia, Mansur Gavriel and more.


Global Markets

Where Will Growth Come From in 2015? Fashion CEOs Speak

BoF speaks to leading fashion CEOs to understand their 2015 growth priorities.

Global Markets

Where Will Growth Come From in 2015? Fashion CEOs Speak

BoF speaks to leading fashion CEOs to understand their 2015 growth priorities.


Workplace & Talent

Phillip Lim's Four P's: Partner, Price Point, Production and Positioning

NEW YORK, United States — "I always believed in making clothes with affordable prices," said Phillip Lim, one of the many young designers to have

Workplace & Talent

Phillip Lim's Four P's: Partner, Price Point, Production and Positioning

NEW YORK, United States — "I always believed in making clothes with affordable prices," said Phillip Lim, one of the many young designers to have


Global Markets

How Can Emerging Fashion Brands Get a Leg Up in Chinese Retail?

BEIJING, China — With Chinese luxury consumption projected to account for 20 percent, or US$27 billion, of global luxury sales by 2015, it's no

Global Markets

How Can Emerging Fashion Brands Get a Leg Up in Chinese Retail?

BEIJING, China — With Chinese luxury consumption projected to account for 20 percent, or US$27 billion, of global luxury sales by 2015, it's no


News & Analysis

CEO Talk | Wen Zhou, Chief Executive Officer, 3.1 Phillip Lim

NEW YORK, United States —Mention the name Wen Zhou to the average fashion fanatic on the street, or even 'important' fashion editors, and they may

News & Analysis

CEO Talk | Wen Zhou, Chief Executive Officer, 3.1 Phillip Lim

NEW YORK, United States —Mention the name Wen Zhou to the average fashion fanatic on the street, or even 'important' fashion editors, and they may


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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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