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.
Proenza Schouler and the Investment Paradox
Young designers are encouraged to raise money to help fuel growth. But finding the right backer isn’t so easy.
How Much Does Brand DNA Matter?
Heritage is a key element of the luxury playbook. But in a world where newness matters more than ever, blockbuster labels like Gucci are taking a more flexible approach to brand DNA.
Top 10 Shows of the Season
This season’s best shows were impeccably crafted and sometimes engaged with the wider political zeitgeist.
In Paris, a Fight for Supremacy
While the luxury groups that dominate the industry staged larger and larger marketing spectacles, designers like Rick Owens, Rei Kawakubo, John Galliano and Pierpaolo Piccioli delivered poetry.
Everything and Nothing at Poiret
The product-heavy collection was well made but lacked originality and sophistication.
Transformational Defiance at Maison Margiela
In the midst of our deeply chaotic nowness, John Galliano nailed the moment.
The Company That Resurrected Juicy Couture Has Big Plans for Hervé Léger
Reviving a broken brand is no easy task. But by prioritising creative campaigns and streamlining business operations, Authentic Brands Group has done it again and again since its inception in 2010.
Op-Ed | Whatever: How Fashion Lost Its Meaning
Fashion has entered a state of pure postmodernism where anything goes and nothing means anything anymore, argues Eugene Rabkin.
Fashion History: The Summer of Love
Fashion historian Colin McDowell discusses the influence of 1967's Summer of Love on the fashion industry.
Remembering Set ‘Magician’ Michael Howells
The production designer created otherworldly sets for the likes of John Galliano’s Dior, but his fantasies were earthed by the humility of the man himself, writes Tim Blanks.
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.
