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.
Op-Ed | To Democratise Camp Is to Kill It
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s large-scale, Gucci-backed show on Camp may be pushing the inherently subcultural sensibility closer to extinction, argues Eugene Rabkin.
Caroline Hu’s Winning Streak
A month after winning the inaugural BoF China Prize, Caroline Hu reveals how she plans to grow her emotionally charged couture label into a resilient business.
Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't
The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?
Remembering Fashion Alchemist Judy Blame
London’s demi-monde gathered to honour the multi-hyphenate fashion creative, famous for saying ‘I’ll take a piece of rubbish and make it the chicest thing you’ve ever seen.’
Could Forty Five Ten Be the Millennial Generation’s Answer to Barneys?
With a new team in place, the Dallas-based retailer plans to woo young, local consumers to its Hudson Yards store by mixing luxury standbys with unexpected labels, home goods and vintage. But can it make it in Manhattan, where the competition is both fierce and familiar?
Top 10 Shows of the Season
After a fashion month where real clothes largely ruled over high concept, BoF's editors pick the top ten shows of the season.
The Return of Ready-to-Wear
In Paris, real clothes triumphed over high concept, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Promise and Threat at Margiela
There was something restrained about this show, all the way to the last look, which felt like John Galliano was holding fire, poised, plotting his next assault on orthodoxy.
Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money
As the enigmatic designer's split-toe shoe gains a celebrity following years after its initial release, retailers are cashing in.
Marni’s Fetishist Discipline
Risso struck some perverse chords in his new collection, but the invitation to abandon didn’t quite work and the clothes seemed oddly literal.
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.
