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News and analysis about the people shaping the global fashion industry.
Creative Class

The Emerging Designers Pushing Fashion Forward

The up-and-coming talents joining The BoF 500 Class of 2025 are emphasising heritage, craftsmanship and sustainability as they build globally relevant brands that drive the industry forward.

Creative Class

The Emerging Designers Pushing Fashion Forward

The up-and-coming talents joining The BoF 500 Class of 2025 are emphasising heritage, craftsmanship and sustainability as they build globally relevant brands that drive the industry forward.


Luxury

Exclusive: Matthieu Blazy’s Vision for Chanel, Revealed

With the season’s hottest debut, Blazy is charting new territory for Chanel — and fashion itself — fuelled by new insights into Gabrielle Chanel’s own creative process, the designer tells Tim Blanks in an in-depth global exclusive interview.

Luxury

Exclusive: Matthieu Blazy’s Vision for Chanel, Revealed

With the season’s hottest debut, Blazy is charting new territory for Chanel — and fashion itself — fuelled by new insights into Gabrielle Chanel’s own creative process, the designer tells Tim Blanks in an in-depth global exclusive interview.


Global Markets

Lagos Fashion Week Named a Finalist for the 2025 Earthshot Prize

The global environmental award recognised Nigeria’s flagship fashion event for its dedication to showcasing responsible and sustainable fashion.

Global Markets

Lagos Fashion Week Named a Finalist for the 2025 Earthshot Prize

The global environmental award recognised Nigeria’s flagship fashion event for its dedication to showcasing responsible and sustainable fashion.


News & Analysis

Every Look From The BoF 500 Gala 2025 Red Carpet

Kim Kardashian, Freen and Becky, Charli XCX and Ananya Panday were among those who celebrated new entrants and longstanding members of The BoF 500 community during Paris Fashion Week.

News & Analysis

Every Look From The BoF 500 Gala 2025 Red Carpet

Kim Kardashian, Freen and Becky, Charli XCX and Ananya Panday were among those who celebrated new entrants and longstanding members of The BoF 500 community during Paris Fashion Week.


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News & Analysis

Go Inside The BoF 500 Gala 2025

Rising talents and industry heavyweights came together to celebrate the newest members of the BoF 500, the definitive index of people shaping the global fashion industry.

News & Analysis

Go Inside The BoF 500 Gala 2025

Rising talents and industry heavyweights came together to celebrate the newest members of the BoF 500, the definitive index of people shaping the global fashion industry.


Partner Content

Welcoming The Class of 2025 to The BoF 500 Community

The Business of Fashion and Amazon Fashion hosted a brunch to induct the world-leading creatives, innovators and executives joining the BoF 500, the definitive index of people shaping the global fashion industry.

Partner Content

Welcoming The Class of 2025 to The BoF 500 Community

The Business of Fashion and Amazon Fashion hosted a brunch to induct the world-leading creatives, innovators and executives joining the BoF 500, the definitive index of people shaping the global fashion industry.


News & Analysis

Introducing The BoF 500 Class of 2025

Our newest BoF 500 members have demonstrated leadership, creativity, innovation and impact amid a fashion industry in a state of flux.

News & Analysis

Introducing The BoF 500 Class of 2025

Our newest BoF 500 members have demonstrated leadership, creativity, innovation and impact amid a fashion industry in a state of flux.


News & Analysis

Yohji Yamamoto, Kim Kardashian and Chanel’s Matthieu Blazy Are This Year’s BoF 500 Cover Stars

On Oct. 3, The Business of Fashion will unveil The BoF 500 Class of 2025. To mark the occasion, we sat down with three members of The BoF 500 community to discuss how they are responding to the tumultuous state of fashion and the wider world.

News & Analysis

Yohji Yamamoto, Kim Kardashian and Chanel’s Matthieu Blazy Are This Year’s BoF 500 Cover Stars

On Oct. 3, The Business of Fashion will unveil The BoF 500 Class of 2025. To mark the occasion, we sat down with three members of The BoF 500 community to discuss how they are responding to the tumultuous state of fashion and the wider world.


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Partner Content

Joe Freshgoods Inc.’s Joe Robinson on Finding Creative Success

BoF sits down with Joe Robinson, creative director and artist behind Joe Freshgoods Inc., to discover how he has built a reputation as one of the sneaker and streetwear industry’s most impactful storytellers.

Partner Content

Joe Freshgoods Inc.’s Joe Robinson on Finding Creative Success

BoF sits down with Joe Robinson, creative director and artist behind Joe Freshgoods Inc., to discover how he has built a reputation as one of the sneaker and streetwear industry’s most impactful storytellers.


Sports

How Angel Reese Became the WNBA’s Fashion All-Star

As a basketball player for Louisiana State University, Reese was a force on and off the court, winning everything there was to win and earning the nickname “Bayou Barbie” for her fierce looks. Now, the breakout WNBA star and BoF 500 member is making waves in fashion and beauty — from pre-game “tunnel walks” to red carpet appearances — and netting deals with major brands.

Sports

How Angel Reese Became the WNBA’s Fashion All-Star

As a basketball player for Louisiana State University, Reese was a force on and off the court, winning everything there was to win and earning the nickname “Bayou Barbie” for her fierce looks. Now, the breakout WNBA star and BoF 500 member is making waves in fashion and beauty — from pre-game “tunnel walks” to red carpet appearances — and netting deals with major brands.


Partner Content

At Shop With Google, Supporting Independent Designers and Celebrating the BoF 500

In partnership with BoF, Shop with Google is celebrating independent designers and entrepreneurs. In addition to providing technology and commercial features designed to support their business models, as part of the partnership, BoF will share lessons for success from leading independent design business The Attico. BoF spoke to Stephanie Horton, Google’s senior director of global commerce marketing, at the BoF 500 Gala.

Partner Content

At Shop With Google, Supporting Independent Designers and Celebrating the BoF 500

In partnership with BoF, Shop with Google is celebrating independent designers and entrepreneurs. In addition to providing technology and commercial features designed to support their business models, as part of the partnership, BoF will share lessons for success from leading independent design business The Attico. BoF spoke to Stephanie Horton, Google’s senior director of global commerce marketing, at the BoF 500 Gala.


Retail

The Gap Comeback That’s Actually Working

Gap Inc. has been trying to turn things around for two decades. Now, seven months into designer and BoF 500 member Zac Posen’s tenure as creative lead, there’s early evidence that his efforts to re-energise the company’s flagship brand are delivering results.

Retail

The Gap Comeback That’s Actually Working

Gap Inc. has been trying to turn things around for two decades. Now, seven months into designer and BoF 500 member Zac Posen’s tenure as creative lead, there’s early evidence that his efforts to re-energise the company’s flagship brand are delivering results.