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Independent show reviews from fashion’s top critics.

In London, Plasticine and Messy Dressing

Susie Lau reports from the first half of London Fashion Week: JW Anderson, Roksanda, Molly Goddard and more.

In London, Plasticine and Messy Dressing

Susie Lau reports from the first half of London Fashion Week: JW Anderson, Roksanda, Molly Goddard and more.


The BoF Podcast | Why London Is the World’s Most Exciting Creative City

As London Fashion Week kicks off, BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with four London-based creative talents to explore how the city’s rich creative scene stems from its unique cultural diversity and the sense of community and collaboration this provides.

The BoF Podcast | Why London Is the World’s Most Exciting Creative City

As London Fashion Week kicks off, BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with four London-based creative talents to explore how the city’s rich creative scene stems from its unique cultural diversity and the sense of community and collaboration this provides.


The Legacy of London’s Original Young Designer Support Scheme

Many of the most promising young labels to participate in London’s NewGen scheme went boom… before they went bust. But the programme, which turns 30 this year, enables a laboratory of creativity that benefits the whole industry, writes Susanna Lau.

The Legacy of London’s Original Young Designer Support Scheme

Many of the most promising young labels to participate in London’s NewGen scheme went boom… before they went bust. But the programme, which turns 30 this year, enables a laboratory of creativity that benefits the whole industry, writes Susanna Lau.


Vogue World Touches Down in London

The event showcased Anna Wintour’s power to convene stars from across popular culture and positioned fashion — and the Vogue brand — as a kind of connective tissue between the worlds of music, film, theatre and more.

Vogue World Touches Down in London

The event showcased Anna Wintour’s power to convene stars from across popular culture and positioned fashion — and the Vogue brand — as a kind of connective tissue between the worlds of music, film, theatre and more.


In New York, Sea Creatures and the Seventies

The second half of New York Fashion Week suggested the season wasn’t just about 90s influences but gossamer fabrics, trawling nets, big jackets over tiny skirts and when in doubt lace, lace, lace, reports Lynn Yaeger.

In New York, Sea Creatures and the Seventies

The second half of New York Fashion Week suggested the season wasn’t just about 90s influences but gossamer fabrics, trawling nets, big jackets over tiny skirts and when in doubt lace, lace, lace, reports Lynn Yaeger.


At NYFW, an Unapologetically Black Runway

Some creatives say a tougher environment has spurred them to be more emboldened in their work — and to care less about waiting for fashion’s gatekeepers to open doors.

At NYFW, an Unapologetically Black Runway

Some creatives say a tougher environment has spurred them to be more emboldened in their work — and to care less about waiting for fashion’s gatekeepers to open doors.


How Small Brands Fund Fashion Shows on a Budget

For emerging designers, fashion shows are a rite of passage, and a means of building both media buzz and relationships with buyers. But even a basic show can cost up to $300,000.

How Small Brands Fund Fashion Shows on a Budget

For emerging designers, fashion shows are a rite of passage, and a means of building both media buzz and relationships with buyers. But even a basic show can cost up to $300,000.


Inside BoF and Shop With Google’s New York Fashion Week Dinner

Designers Tory Burch, Jason Wu, Phillip Lim, Prabal Gurung, Sergio Hudson and Brendon Babenzien, together with Steven Kolb, Laurent Claquin, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, Julie Gilhart, and more, joined BoF’s Imran Amed and Google’s Stephanie Horton.

Inside BoF and Shop With Google’s New York Fashion Week Dinner

Designers Tory Burch, Jason Wu, Phillip Lim, Prabal Gurung, Sergio Hudson and Brendon Babenzien, together with Steven Kolb, Laurent Claquin, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, Julie Gilhart, and more, joined BoF’s Imran Amed and Google’s Stephanie Horton.


At New York Fashion Week, the Revolution That Wasn’t

From Collina Strada’s neo-Victorianism to Khaite’s icy elegance, Lynn Yaeger reports from the New York shows.

At New York Fashion Week, the Revolution That Wasn’t

From Collina Strada’s neo-Victorianism to Khaite’s icy elegance, Lynn Yaeger reports from the New York shows.


This Fashion Month, Let’s Take Care of Ourselves First

Post-Covid, people across fashion are seeking alternatives to the pressure and expectations that come from working in such a fast-paced industry, writes Imran Amed.

This Fashion Month, Let’s Take Care of Ourselves First

Post-Covid, people across fashion are seeking alternatives to the pressure and expectations that come from working in such a fast-paced industry, writes Imran Amed.


At Helmut Lang and Coach, a Debut and a Decade Later

On the first two days of New York Fashion Week, designers Peter Do and Stuart Vevers showcased their takes on storied brands.

At Helmut Lang and Coach, a Debut and a Decade Later

On the first two days of New York Fashion Week, designers Peter Do and Stuart Vevers showcased their takes on storied brands.


Fforme: A Quiet Luxury Label Making Noise in New York

‘I think New York is hungry for the level of quality we offer,’ says designer Paul Helbers ahead of Fforme’s runway debut on Sunday.

Fforme: A Quiet Luxury Label Making Noise in New York

‘I think New York is hungry for the level of quality we offer,’ says designer Paul Helbers ahead of Fforme’s runway debut on Sunday.