Will Welch
Global Brand Editorial Director, GQ
He is ushering in a ‘new era’ of GQ, reflecting the new fashion-forward menswear boom and replacing suited movie stars with modern style icons.


It's Time To Pull The Plug on (Some) Men's Fashion Weeks
Dedicated men's fashion weeks in New York and London no longer hold the value that they once did. It's time to change with the market.

It's Time To Pull The Plug on (Some) Men's Fashion Weeks
Dedicated men's fashion weeks in New York and London no longer hold the value that they once did. It's time to change with the market.

GQ Says Goodbye to the Suit
New editor-in-chief Will Welch wants the magazine to appeal to menswear enthusiasts with a more sophisticated focus on fashion. Readers looking to match their pocket square to their tie will have to turn to the website.

GQ Says Goodbye to the Suit
New editor-in-chief Will Welch wants the magazine to appeal to menswear enthusiasts with a more sophisticated focus on fashion. Readers looking to match their pocket square to their tie will have to turn to the website.

The Rise of Drake’s OVO Label
The contemporary sportswear line, co-owned by Canadian rapper Drake and business partners Oliver El-Khatib and Noah "40" Shebib, is expected to reach $50 million in revenue this year.

The Rise of Drake’s OVO Label
The contemporary sportswear line, co-owned by Canadian rapper Drake and business partners Oliver El-Khatib and Noah "40" Shebib, is expected to reach $50 million in revenue this year.

Will Welch Succeeds Jim Nelson as Editor-in-Chief of American GQ
Nelson led the men's fashion title for 15 years.

Will Welch Succeeds Jim Nelson as Editor-in-Chief of American GQ
Nelson led the men's fashion title for 15 years.

Condé Nast Goes to Market with ‘Next Generation Network’
The legacy publisher is packaging its new and digital-first brands, which now include Lenny Letter and a video venture, Iris, under one umbrella.

Condé Nast Goes to Market with ‘Next Generation Network’
The legacy publisher is packaging its new and digital-first brands, which now include Lenny Letter and a video venture, Iris, under one umbrella.

Apax Makes Waves on the Battlefield of Luxury E-Commerce
With MatchesFashion and now Moda Operandi in its portfolio of investments, what is Apax Partners’ endgame in fashion e-commerce?

Apax Makes Waves on the Battlefield of Luxury E-Commerce
With MatchesFashion and now Moda Operandi in its portfolio of investments, what is Apax Partners’ endgame in fashion e-commerce?

BoF Exclusive | GQ Creative Director Jim Moore to Step Down, Will Welch to Succeed
The longstanding editor will transition to the role of creative director-at-large following a series of departures from the Condé Nast men’s title.

BoF Exclusive | GQ Creative Director Jim Moore to Step Down, Will Welch to Succeed
The longstanding editor will transition to the role of creative director-at-large following a series of departures from the Condé Nast men’s title.

Levi’s Unveils 50 Collaborations to Boost Comeback
The denim brand enlisted influencers from G-Dragon to Karlie Kloss to personalise trucker jackets as part of its efforts to grow beyond jeans — and tap today’s digitally driven youth culture.

Levi’s Unveils 50 Collaborations to Boost Comeback
The denim brand enlisted influencers from G-Dragon to Karlie Kloss to personalise trucker jackets as part of its efforts to grow beyond jeans — and tap today’s digitally driven youth culture.

#Menswear is Dead. What's Next?
The meme-driven movement may have peaked, but it helped to birth the style-savvy male consumer on which the fashion industry is betting big as overall luxury growth slows.

#Menswear is Dead. What's Next?
The meme-driven movement may have peaked, but it helped to birth the style-savvy male consumer on which the fashion industry is betting big as overall luxury growth slows.

What You May Have Missed This Week
BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

What You May Have Missed This Week
BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.
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