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The Business of Fashion is a next-generation media company recognised around the world for its authoritative, analytical point of view on the global fashion and beauty industries. Founded by Imran Amed in 2007, BoF serves members in more than 125 countries.

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#BoF500 - The New Class: Designers

Top designers are the lifeblood of fashion, uniting creative vision with commercial savvy. Meet the 27 creative directors who are new to the #BoF500 this year.

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#BoF500 - The New Class: Designers

Top designers are the lifeblood of fashion, uniting creative vision with commercial savvy. Meet the 27 creative directors who are new to the #BoF500 this year.


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Hari Nef, Clare Waight Keller and Bhumika Arora on What it Means to Be in the #BoF500

Our latest video goes inside Tuesday evening's cocktail reception at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris, where both new BoF500 members and Hall-of-Famers alike celebrated their place on the list.

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Hari Nef, Clare Waight Keller and Bhumika Arora on What it Means to Be in the #BoF500

Our latest video goes inside Tuesday evening's cocktail reception at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris, where both new BoF500 members and Hall-of-Famers alike celebrated their place on the list.


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Where Have All the Unicorns Gone?

The number of fashion start-ups reaching billion-dollar valuations has dropped off in 2016. BoF examines why fashion 'unicorns' have become an endangered species.

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Where Have All the Unicorns Gone?

The number of fashion start-ups reaching billion-dollar valuations has dropped off in 2016. BoF examines why fashion 'unicorns' have become an endangered species.


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Paris Celebrates the #BoF500

Last night, Paris fêted the BoF 500, the definitive list of the people shaping the global fashion industry, supported by principal partner QIC Global Real Estate with additional support from The Woolmark Company.

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Paris Celebrates the #BoF500

Last night, Paris fêted the BoF 500, the definitive list of the people shaping the global fashion industry, supported by principal partner QIC Global Real Estate with additional support from The Woolmark Company.


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LVMH to Buy Majority Stake in Germany's Rimowa For $716 Million

Alexandre Arnault, son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, will become co-chief executive officer of Rimowa alongside Dieter Morszeck, who retains his 20 percent stake in the company.

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LVMH to Buy Majority Stake in Germany's Rimowa For $716 Million

Alexandre Arnault, son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, will become co-chief executive officer of Rimowa alongside Dieter Morszeck, who retains his 20 percent stake in the company.


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The #BoF500 2016 Revealed

Today we unveil the fourth annual #BoF500, the definitive list of people shaping the global fashion industry in 2016.

News & Analysis

The #BoF500 2016 Revealed

Today we unveil the fourth annual #BoF500, the definitive list of people shaping the global fashion industry in 2016.


Marketing

Op-Ed | King Content: Monster or Hero?

Clients, advertisers and publishers are facing the biggest ‘Content’ opportunity there’s ever been — but they need to act fast, as the consumer is running out the door, argues Dylan Jones, editor-in-chief of GQ Style.

Marketing

Op-Ed | King Content: Monster or Hero?

Clients, advertisers and publishers are facing the biggest ‘Content’ opportunity there’s ever been — but they need to act fast, as the consumer is running out the door, argues Dylan Jones, editor-in-chief of GQ Style.


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Video | Inside the BoF 500 Gala Dinner

Take a look inside BoF's biggest Gala Dinner ever, with guests including Kate Moss, Alexa Chung and Will.i.am. Watch now.

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Video | Inside the BoF 500 Gala Dinner

Take a look inside BoF's biggest Gala Dinner ever, with guests including Kate Moss, Alexa Chung and Will.i.am. Watch now.


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Op-Ed | There's No Point Being a Well-Dressed Corpse

The super rich now consume health and wellness experiences much like Hermès bags, but with a more long-lasting and authentic effect, argues Tricia Ronane.

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Op-Ed | There's No Point Being a Well-Dressed Corpse

The super rich now consume health and wellness experiences much like Hermès bags, but with a more long-lasting and authentic effect, argues Tricia Ronane.


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Growing Marco de Vincenzo

With LVMH backing, the under-the-radar Italian designer is gearing up for growth.

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Growing Marco de Vincenzo

With LVMH backing, the under-the-radar Italian designer is gearing up for growth.