Steven Kolb
Chief Executive, Council of Fashion Designers of America
As chief executive of the CFDA, he is a driving force behind New York Fashion Week and many initiatives for young designers.


Proenza Schouler to Show in Paris, Shift to Couture Calendar
The lauded American brand’s Autumn/Winter 2017 runway show will take place as scheduled on February 13 at New York Fashion Week.

Proenza Schouler to Show in Paris, Shift to Couture Calendar
The lauded American brand’s Autumn/Winter 2017 runway show will take place as scheduled on February 13 at New York Fashion Week.

Fashion Reacts Publicly and Privately to Trump’s #Muslimban
Fashion leaders have stayed mostly mum on the president’s executive order blocking immigrants of seven Muslim majority countries from entering the United States, but behind closed doors discussions are taking place.

Fashion Reacts Publicly and Privately to Trump’s #Muslimban
Fashion leaders have stayed mostly mum on the president’s executive order blocking immigrants of seven Muslim majority countries from entering the United States, but behind closed doors discussions are taking place.

As Trump Looks Inward, Luxury Eyes Los Angeles Manufacturing
Can LA’s manufacturing base transcend denim and t-shirts and become a genuine hub for high-end production in Donald Trump’s protectionist America?

As Trump Looks Inward, Luxury Eyes Los Angeles Manufacturing
Can LA’s manufacturing base transcend denim and t-shirts and become a genuine hub for high-end production in Donald Trump’s protectionist America?

Has LA Fashion Week Finally Found Its Feet?
American designers continue to look for creative answers to the 'problem of fashion week.' Increasingly, they’re finding them in Los Angeles.

Has LA Fashion Week Finally Found Its Feet?
American designers continue to look for creative answers to the 'problem of fashion week.' Increasingly, they’re finding them in Los Angeles.

What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?
As more and more brands integrate their men’s and women’s shows, the industry needs a more fluid approach to fashion week.

What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?
As more and more brands integrate their men’s and women’s shows, the industry needs a more fluid approach to fashion week.

The Case for Global Fashion Cooperation
In today’s complex and connected world, the major challenges facing fashion can only be addressed through greater global cooperation.

The Case for Global Fashion Cooperation
In today’s complex and connected world, the major challenges facing fashion can only be addressed through greater global cooperation.

Rethinking the Fashion System
After a year of transformation — and increasing chaos — in the way clothes are designed, marketed and sold, industry leaders ponder the future of ‘fashion immediacy.'

Rethinking the Fashion System
After a year of transformation — and increasing chaos — in the way clothes are designed, marketed and sold, industry leaders ponder the future of ‘fashion immediacy.'

BoF Honours Mario Testino with Global VOICES Award at Peruvian Gala
After a bustling day of panels, attendees continued their conversations over dinner to celebrate the legendary photographer and his philanthropic mission.

BoF Honours Mario Testino with Global VOICES Award at Peruvian Gala
After a bustling day of panels, attendees continued their conversations over dinner to celebrate the legendary photographer and his philanthropic mission.

VOICES Is Now Sold Out; New Speakers Announced Today
LVMH’s Ian Rogers, Black Lives Matter Activist DeRay Mckesson and Farfetch CEO José Neves are amongst the latest speakers to be added to the VOICES speaker line-up.

VOICES Is Now Sold Out; New Speakers Announced Today
LVMH’s Ian Rogers, Black Lives Matter Activist DeRay Mckesson and Farfetch CEO José Neves are amongst the latest speakers to be added to the VOICES speaker line-up.

Fashion Industry Reacts to 'Devastating' Trump Victory
Members of the fashion community, from Diane von Furstenberg to Hari Nef, share their immediate reactions to the US presidential election result, with many voicing defiance in the face of uncertainty.

Fashion Industry Reacts to 'Devastating' Trump Victory
Members of the fashion community, from Diane von Furstenberg to Hari Nef, share their immediate reactions to the US presidential election result, with many voicing defiance in the face of uncertainty.
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.




