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.
Paul Poiret (1879-1944)
Paul Poiret was the party boy of Paris who is the unsung hero of 20th century fashion. In the first instalment in BoF’s fashion history series, we learn that Poiret dressed Paris’ finest before World War I, but as the years went on, his inability to adapt to '20s modernity led to the collapse of his company.
Madeleine Vionnet (1876-1975)
Madeleine Vionnet built an empire by rejecting corsets and buttons in favour of the bias cut. In the third instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we find out that, at its peak, Vionnet had 26 ateliers and employed 1,000 staff, but the couturier preferred the privacy of her study to meeting clients or running a business.
Christian Dior (1905-1957)
In the seventh instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, meet the late bloomer who invented the ‘New Look.’ It took Christian Dior four decades to put on a show but the gallerist turned designer won over Paris from the word go.
Balenciaga Break-Up: "It Was Mutual"
Wang’s departure is a rare example of a drama-free, mutual break-up between a designer and a fashion house, says Imran Amed.
Kim Jones' Vuitton Journey
Kim Jones reflects on turning Louis Vuitton into a credible global menswear player and reveals why today’s collection represents a new chapter in his tenure at the brand.
Renzo Rosso Says Rehabilitated Galliano is a "Real Pro"
Renzo Rosso, chairman and main shareholder of Maison Margiela's parent OTB group, said sales were already up 20 percent at the fashion house even though only a few of Galliano's pieces had so far reached the shelves.
Browns Acquired by Farfetch as Part of Omni-Channel Growth Strategy
BoF has learned that online marketplace Farfetch has acquired London boutique Browns to develop and test new retail and omni-channel strategies.
OTB: Fostering Creativity, Challenging The Rules
To welcome OTB (which stands for Only The Brave) to BoF Careers, we sit down with Stefano Rosso, group CEO and son of founder Renzo Rosso, to talk about the company’s "courageous" culture.
Dolce & Gabbana's Family Values
The glitzy fashion label Dolce & Gabbana is trending on Twitter for the wrong reason. In the end, however, it may do the designers a world of good.
In Era of Image, Stylists Rule Paris
On the Paris runways, creation is giving way to the power of image and the ascendance of the single look, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
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.
