Olivier Rousteing
Creative Director, Rabanne
With his Balmain army, the social media savvy designer previously oversaw global growth and a digital revolution at the historic house. He now leads at Rabanne.


Uncomplicated on the Mugler Savannah
If the Thierry Mugler of the 1980s is now an influence for radical upstarts, the current Mugler — this season, influenced by the African savannah — is more of a “give people what they want” kind of label.

Uncomplicated on the Mugler Savannah
If the Thierry Mugler of the 1980s is now an influence for radical upstarts, the current Mugler — this season, influenced by the African savannah — is more of a “give people what they want” kind of label.

The Total Look at Balmain
Olivier Rousteing’s show drove home a repetition of decorative outfits that rarely seem digestible as single garments, but rather arrive fully formed as a suctioned, belted, total look.

The Total Look at Balmain
Olivier Rousteing’s show drove home a repetition of decorative outfits that rarely seem digestible as single garments, but rather arrive fully formed as a suctioned, belted, total look.

The Philipp Plein Phenomenon
Sexy superheroes with token streetwear touches populated Philipp Plein's souped-up show.

The Philipp Plein Phenomenon
Sexy superheroes with token streetwear touches populated Philipp Plein's souped-up show.

How Newspaper Supplements Took On Fashion Magazines
While commercial success among fashion magazines is uneven, supplements are a steady oasis of profitability. How are they doing it?

How Newspaper Supplements Took On Fashion Magazines
While commercial success among fashion magazines is uneven, supplements are a steady oasis of profitability. How are they doing it?

Balmain Reportedly Seeking Sale
The heirs of Alain Hivelin, the late owner of Balmain, are looking to sell the French fashion house, according to market reports.

Balmain Reportedly Seeking Sale
The heirs of Alain Hivelin, the late owner of Balmain, are looking to sell the French fashion house, according to market reports.

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season
This season, a CGI gaming goddess takes on the three original Supers and the East African savanna vies with the Berlin skyline for best backdrop. BoF brings you the Top 10 campaigns of the season.

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season
This season, a CGI gaming goddess takes on the three original Supers and the East African savanna vies with the Berlin skyline for best backdrop. BoF brings you the Top 10 campaigns of the season.

A Return To Pumped-Up Masculinity
Olivier Rousteing heralded the return of the unabashed übermensch, with body-enhancing uniforms, skintight trousers and indulgent embroideries.

A Return To Pumped-Up Masculinity
Olivier Rousteing heralded the return of the unabashed übermensch, with body-enhancing uniforms, skintight trousers and indulgent embroideries.

Igniting Demand in Paris
From Kenzo and Ami to Balmain and Hermès, labels cooked up menswear recipes for fans and followers.

Igniting Demand in Paris
From Kenzo and Ami to Balmain and Hermès, labels cooked up menswear recipes for fans and followers.

The Best of BoF 2015 | People
To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2015. Today, we highlight some of the top stories from our People channel.

The Best of BoF 2015 | People
To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2015. Today, we highlight some of the top stories from our People channel.

The Best of BoF 2015 | Brands
To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2015. Today, we highlight some of the top stories on fashion's most interesting brands.

The Best of BoF 2015 | Brands
To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2015. Today, we highlight some of the top stories on fashion's most interesting brands.
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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.




