Marc Jacobs
Founder & Designer, Marc Jacobs
The decorated American designer was the first to introduce '90s grunge to the catwalk and grew his namesake brand into a global fashion force.


From Gucci to Calvin Klein, Where Top Fashion Brands Recruit
Feeder programmes at key schools may be the secret to landing an entry-level position at a top fashion house.

What American Department Stores Can Learn From the Success of Selfridges
The British retailer reported record results last year, with double-digit increases in both sales and operating profits.

The Old Fashion System Is Setting New Designers up for Failure
The market is changing, but the fashion system isn’t changing with it.

Inside American Vogue’s First Fashion Conference
John Galliano, Demna Gvasalia and more took the stage at the magazine’s $3,000-a-ticket event.

How to Sell a Fashion Brand
Founders aiming to sell a stake in their company must be able to answer a series of critical questions.

Joseph Altuzarra Sublimates His Sexual Desires
On the eve of his Paris Fashion Week debut, the designer talks to Tim Blanks about the alter ego at the heart of his label, Paris versus New York and the transformative power of clothing, courtesy of Document Journal.

BoF Exclusive | Joshua Schulman’s Plans for Coach
The freshly appointed chief executive outlines his three-prong plan to accelerate Coach’s transformation from handbag stalwart to lifestyle player — and spark much-needed sales growth.

The School of Dazed
Dazed & Confused may have been started by students, but 25 years later, it has become a training ground for multiple generations of fashion creatives.

The Great Media Shakeup
What does the unprecedented changing of the guard at Vanity Fair, Elle and Glamour spell for the future of fashion media?

What NYFW Said About the State of the Fashion Industry
In many ways, New York Fashion Week this season was about displacement. Designers are fleeing for other cities, yes, but they’re also simply at a loss with what to do next when it comes to their businesses.
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.




