Julie Gilhart
Fashion Consultant
The fashion retail consultant formerly led the buying team at Barneys New York and helped launch the inaugural LVMH Prize for Emerging Talent.
Stella McCartney Taps Anti-Consumption Activists to Sell More Clothes
The eco-conscious label’s new campaign highlights the delicate balance brands and activists navigate when working together.
What Pushed Barneys to the Edge?
Once the first word on fashion, the Manhattan-based department store chain has long used the power of its cool factor to ride through its financial turmoil. But following a 72 percent spike in rent for its Madison Avenue flagship, cool may not be enough.
Celebrating BoF China Prize Winner Caroline Hu in Paris
The promising young designer, who won BoF’s inaugural prize in March, was fêted by industry insiders in the midst of Couture Week.
Is There Hope for Wholesale?
In the age of access, the wholesale distribution model, which comes with inventory risk and high working-capital requirements, no longer makes a lot of sense.
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair Heads to Paris
The trade show is launching its first event outside its home city, with collections from Nordic designers along with an LVMH Prize talk and a Central Saint Martins installation.
Gabriela Hearst: A New Kind of Old Luxury
At a time when the idea of ‘American luxury’ can feel like an oxymoron, the Uruguayan-American entrepreneur has attracted backing from French luxury group LVMH for her honest vision, marrying beautifully crafted collections with sustainable business practices.
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.
Caroline Hu Wins Inaugural $100,000 BoF China Prize
The New York-based Chinese fashion designer and self-described ‘daily couturier’ was praised by jury members for her outstanding artistry and entrepreneurial potential.
How Big Retailers Are Selling Sustainability
Department stores and e-commerce sites like Selfridges, Farfetch and Galeries Lafayette are making moves to promote more sustainable fashion, a shift that could have a powerful impact on the industry.
Finalists Revealed for $100,000 BoF China Prize
Six designer finalists will compete next month during Shanghai Fashion Week, with the winner gaining a cash prize of $100,000, BoF community mentorship and a show at London Fashion Week in September.
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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.
