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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.

Will Welch
Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


Media

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.

Media

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.


Media

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.

Media

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.


Media

Will Welch Succeeds Jim Nelson as Editor-in-Chief of American GQ

Nelson led the men's fashion title for 15 years.

Media

Will Welch Succeeds Jim Nelson as Editor-in-Chief of American GQ

Nelson led the men's fashion title for 15 years.


Media

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.

Media

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.


Financial Markets

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?

Financial Markets

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?


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


News & Analysis

#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.

News & Analysis

#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.


News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

News & Analysis

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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