John Galliano
Creative Director, Maison Margiela
Following his reign at Dior, John Galliano has reestablished himself in fashion through his work as creative director of Maison Margiela.


The Japanese Fashion School That Could Birth the Next Rei Kawakubo
A Tokyo-based institution with an unorthodox approach to teaching, Coconogacco has emerged as a new breeding ground for Japanese fashion talent.

Tim Walker and Molly Goddard Launch Book Collaboration
“Patty” spans Goddard’s archive of work, dating back to her debut 2012 collection.

A Five Point Plan for Condé Nast
In the second quarter of 2018, digital revenue at the legacy publisher is set to match print revenue for the first time, but Condé Nast still has work to do to set itself up for long-term survival — or a sale.

How to Sell a Designer Name
Designers from Calvin Klein to Jil Sander have sold their names along with their companies. What is the smartest way to structure such deals?

Hubert de Givenchy Has Died at 91
The French designer famously associated with actress Audrey Hepburn passed away on Saturday.

Is Dior Ready for a Revolution?
Christian Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri is known for bringing an activism-tinged approach to the catwalks, but a real revolution is brewing inside the house.

In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone
While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.

Inside Givenchy's Ambitions to Become a Global Megabrand
Chief executive Philippe Fortunato and artistic director Clare Waight Keller break down their plans to grow the French couture house into one of the world’s largest luxury brands.

Poiret's Second Life
Freedom and multiculturalism — both at the heart of Poiret — are perhaps more relevant than ever, but designer Yiqing Yin's debut at the house resulted in a collection without a coherent enough agenda

Galliano Adds a Sci-Fi Gloss at Maison Margiela
He wove a strong protective subtext into this collection, where technology, fragility and emotion met in a spectacularly strange union.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.




