From rare in-depth interviews with industry icons Yohji Yamomto and John Galliano, to talks with pop-culture figures will.i.am and Joan Smalls, in 2016 BoF captured the people shaping the global fashion industry on film.
John Galliano in conversation with Tim Blanks on the VOICES stage | Source: Getty
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1. James Scully Calls for Change in the Modelling Industry
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Casting director James Scully made a brave, bold and emotional plea for reform within the modelling industry on the BoF VOICES stage.
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In a rare interview to discuss his highs and lows and what he learned in a career spanning more than 40 years, BoF goes inside Yohji Yamamoto's fashion philosophy.
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Master haute couturier John Galliano joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks on the VOICES stage, to discuss 'Creativity in the Digital Age.'
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BoF's editor at large Tim Blanks spoke with leading British designer Christopher Kane to find out how his mind ticks.
5. Diversity and Inclusion: Fashion's Missed Opportunity — Joan Smalls and Hari Nef
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A discussion on diversity and inclusion between president of IMG Models Ivan Bart, mixed-race model Joan Smalls and transgender American actress and model Hari Nef.
6. Tim's Take: Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2017
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Tim Blanks speaks to Demna Gvasalia about his Spring/Summer 2017 show, his second women's collection for the house, exploring the parallels between couture and fetishism — to dazzling effect.
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7. The Future of Music, Technology and Fashion with will.i.am and Ian Rogers
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Will.i.am sat down with LVMH's chief digital officer Ian Rogers on the VOICES stage in December to discuss the future of music, technology and fashion.
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Tim Blanks spoke to Christopher Bailey about his Spring/Summer 2017 show, fashion immediacy and the launch of Burberry's new operational model.
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On the occasion of the Gucci Cruise show, Alessandro Michele talked to Tim Blanks about spirituality, his love affair with London and being inspired by Westminster Abbey.
10. Celebrating the BoF500 in Paris
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Paris fêted the BoF 500, the definitive list of the people shaping the global fashion industry, on Tuesday October 4 at the Hôtel de Ville.
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A majority of justices struck down the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs that sent shockwaves through the fashion industry, setting the stage for a rush of brands trying to recoup duties they’ve already paid.
The ruling strikes down the so-called ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs that sent a shockwave through the fashion industry and sets the stage for a rush of brands trying to recoup duties they’ve already paid.
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