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Does Fashion Need a Global Council?

A global organisation could solve key issues in the fashion industry, from scheduling conflicts to model health, argues Colin McDowell.

Does Fashion Need a Global Council?

A global organisation could solve key issues in the fashion industry, from scheduling conflicts to model health, argues Colin McDowell.


Inside ‘Enhanced’ Savage Beauty Show

Colin McDowell gets an inside look at the making of “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” at London's Victoria & Albert Museum.

Inside ‘Enhanced’ Savage Beauty Show

Colin McDowell gets an inside look at the making of “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” at London's Victoria & Albert Museum.


Dior and Us

Colin McDowell decodes Dior and I, a film directed by Frédéric Tcheng, which documents the creation of Raf Simons’ first couture collection for the house.

Dior and Us

Colin McDowell decodes Dior and I, a film directed by Frédéric Tcheng, which documents the creation of Raf Simons’ first couture collection for the house.


Looking Back at London

Colin McDowell reflects on the best of the London shows, including JW Anderson, Mary Katrantzou, Jonathan Saunders, Christopher Kane, Burberry, Erdem, Thomas Tait and Gareth Pugh.

Looking Back at London

Colin McDowell reflects on the best of the London shows, including JW Anderson, Mary Katrantzou, Jonathan Saunders, Christopher Kane, Burberry, Erdem, Thomas Tait and Gareth Pugh.


Only Katie

Katie Grand, editor of Love, talks to Colin McDowell about her career, Kim Kardashian and making a fashion magazine in the Internet age.

Only Katie

Katie Grand, editor of Love, talks to Colin McDowell about her career, Kim Kardashian and making a fashion magazine in the Internet age.


McQueen, Galliano and a Tale of Two Books

Two new books on designers Alexander McQueen and John Galliano journey to the dark side of the fashion world, a parallel universe with its own rules, attitudes and morals.

McQueen, Galliano and a Tale of Two Books

Two new books on designers Alexander McQueen and John Galliano journey to the dark side of the fashion world, a parallel universe with its own rules, attitudes and morals.


Galliano’s Return

In his much-anticipated debut for Maison Margiela, John Galliano presented a captivating, wonderland-like homage to artisanal skills, which suffered from a sense of déjà vu, but proved the designer’s creativity was still in one piece.

Galliano’s Return

In his much-anticipated debut for Maison Margiela, John Galliano presented a captivating, wonderland-like homage to artisanal skills, which suffered from a sense of déjà vu, but proved the designer’s creativity was still in one piece.


Tomes of the Times

Just in time for the holidays, Colin McDowell picks the best fashion books of the season.

Tomes of the Times

Just in time for the holidays, Colin McDowell picks the best fashion books of the season.


The Eye of Guy Bourdin

Colin McDowell remembers the enigmatic photographer who revolutionised fashion imagery.

The Eye of Guy Bourdin

Colin McDowell remembers the enigmatic photographer who revolutionised fashion imagery.


The Creative Mastermind Behind the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

LONDON, United Kingdom — Fashion catalyst. Earth mother to successful designers. Owner and editor-in-chief of 10 Magazine. Creative director of the

The Creative Mastermind Behind the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

LONDON, United Kingdom — Fashion catalyst. Earth mother to successful designers. Owner and editor-in-chief of 10 Magazine. Creative director of the


Inside the Mind of Alber Elbaz

PARIS, France — "After working long hours, you get home, you want food that will give you a warm hug and nothing does that better than a pizza or

Inside the Mind of Alber Elbaz

PARIS, France — "After working long hours, you get home, you want food that will give you a warm hug and nothing does that better than a pizza or


Hussein Chalayan, London's Most Radical Fashion Designer

BoF columnist Colin McDowell speaks to the cerebral Hussein Chalayan, whom he rates as London’s only radical fashion designer.

Hussein Chalayan, London's Most Radical Fashion Designer

BoF columnist Colin McDowell speaks to the cerebral Hussein Chalayan, whom he rates as London’s only radical fashion designer.