Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
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News & Analysis
Introducing the #BoF500 Newsmakers of 2014
LONDON, United Kingdom — Since the unveiling of the first BoF 500 last September, members of this influential global community have been making
Introducing the #BoF500 Newsmakers of 2014
LONDON, United Kingdom — Since the unveiling of the first BoF 500 last September, members of this influential global community have been making
News & Analysis
Encyclopaedia Blanks
From Buffy The Vampire Slayer to obscure indie bands, Tim Blanks’ vast cultural lexicon has brought vitality to his famous show reviews. BoF discovers that, more often than not, the polymathic critic lived rather than learnt his reference points.
Encyclopaedia Blanks
From Buffy The Vampire Slayer to obscure indie bands, Tim Blanks’ vast cultural lexicon has brought vitality to his famous show reviews. BoF discovers that, more often than not, the polymathic critic lived rather than learnt his reference points.
Luxury
Karl Lagerfeld, Mr Multitasker
Karl Lagerfeld manages to balance his work for Chanel, Fendi and his own brand, as well as a steady stream of photography and illustration commissions, by cultivating a zen-like detachment.
Karl Lagerfeld, Mr Multitasker
Karl Lagerfeld manages to balance his work for Chanel, Fendi and his own brand, as well as a steady stream of photography and illustration commissions, by cultivating a zen-like detachment.
News & Analysis
Introducing ‘Polymaths & Multitaskers,’ Our 2nd Annual #BoF500 Print Edition
Our second annual BoF 500 print edition examines some of the overachieving Polymaths & Multitaskers making outsized contributions to the global fashion industry. It’s not out until September 22, but is available for pre-order now.
Introducing ‘Polymaths & Multitaskers,’ Our 2nd Annual #BoF500 Print Edition
Our second annual BoF 500 print edition examines some of the overachieving Polymaths & Multitaskers making outsized contributions to the global fashion industry. It’s not out until September 22, but is available for pre-order now.
Fashion Week
Hussein Chalayan, London's Most Radical Fashion Designer
BoF columnist Colin McDowell speaks to the cerebral Hussein Chalayan, whom he rates as London’s only radical fashion designer.
Hussein Chalayan, London's Most Radical Fashion Designer
BoF columnist Colin McDowell speaks to the cerebral Hussein Chalayan, whom he rates as London’s only radical fashion designer.
Workplace & Talent
Kim Hastreiter: 'I Saw This Whole World of Music, Art and Fashion Colliding.'
Too hip to be a doyenne, Paper magazine’s iconic, bespectacled co-founder and co-editor-in-chief presides over New York’s art and fashion scene with the friendly, match-making powers of a punk aunt that has seen the future.
Kim Hastreiter: 'I Saw This Whole World of Music, Art and Fashion Colliding.'
Too hip to be a doyenne, Paper magazine’s iconic, bespectacled co-founder and co-editor-in-chief presides over New York’s art and fashion scene with the friendly, match-making powers of a punk aunt that has seen the future.
Luxury
Exclusive First Look: Six Design 'Iconoclasts' Interpret Louis Vuitton's Monogram
Today, BoF brings you an exclusive first look at Louis Vuitton’s 'Celebrating Monogram’ collaboration with six art and design legends: Karl Lagerfeld, Frank Gehry, Cindy Sherman, Marc Newson, Christian Louboutin and Rei Kawakubo, each of whom have re-imagined the fashion powerhouse’s iconic monogram.
Exclusive First Look: Six Design 'Iconoclasts' Interpret Louis Vuitton's Monogram
Today, BoF brings you an exclusive first look at Louis Vuitton’s 'Celebrating Monogram’ collaboration with six art and design legends: Karl Lagerfeld, Frank Gehry, Cindy Sherman, Marc Newson, Christian Louboutin and Rei Kawakubo, each of whom have re-imagined the fashion powerhouse’s iconic monogram.
News & Analysis
Armani Extends Support to Young Filmmakers
BoF was pleased to be the official media partner for Films of City Frames, a new initiative backed by Armani at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Armani Extends Support to Young Filmmakers
BoF was pleased to be the official media partner for Films of City Frames, a new initiative backed by Armani at the Toronto International Film Festival.
News & Analysis
Inside Diesel’s ‘Reboot’
BoF speaks to Renzo Rosso, Alessandro Bogliolo, Nicola Formichetti and Andreas Melbostad for an inside look at how the company is re-energising the brand.
Inside Diesel’s ‘Reboot’
BoF speaks to Renzo Rosso, Alessandro Bogliolo, Nicola Formichetti and Andreas Melbostad for an inside look at how the company is re-energising the brand.
Retail
Emerging Asian Designers Hit New York Fashion Week
Asian names are well established on the fashion catwalks in America, and a new wave of Asian designers already accomplished at home hopes to follow suit at New York Fashion Week.
Emerging Asian Designers Hit New York Fashion Week
Asian names are well established on the fashion catwalks in America, and a new wave of Asian designers already accomplished at home hopes to follow suit at New York Fashion Week.
News & Analysis
Silas Chou and Lawrence Stroll Sell Off Michael Kors Shares
NEW YORK, United States — Michael Kors Holdings Ltd., a maker of designer clothing and handbags, will hold a secondary offering of 11.6 million
Silas Chou and Lawrence Stroll Sell Off Michael Kors Shares
NEW YORK, United States — Michael Kors Holdings Ltd., a maker of designer clothing and handbags, will hold a secondary offering of 11.6 million
News & Analysis
PVH Profit Tops Estimates on Tommy Hilfiger Sales
NEW YORK, United States — PVH Corp., owner of the Calvin Klein and Van Heusen clothing brands, rose in late trading after posting second-quarter
PVH Profit Tops Estimates on Tommy Hilfiger Sales
NEW YORK, United States — PVH Corp., owner of the Calvin Klein and Van Heusen clothing brands, rose in late trading after posting second-quarter
The News in Brief
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.