Nicolas Ghesquière
Artistic Director of Women's Collections, Louis Vuitton
The designer who brought Balenciaga to the cutting edge is now breathing new life into heritage brand Louis Vuitton.


Marie-Amélie Sauvé on Going to Louis Vuitton with Nicolas Ghesquière
As she prepares for what may be her biggest job to date, Marie-Amélie Sauvé sat down with BoF to discuss her career and, for the first time, her work alongside Nicolas Ghesquière at Louis Vuitton.

Marie-Amélie Sauvé on Going to Louis Vuitton with Nicolas Ghesquière
As she prepares for what may be her biggest job to date, Marie-Amélie Sauvé sat down with BoF to discuss her career and, for the first time, her work alongside Nicolas Ghesquière at Louis Vuitton.

Deciphering the Visual Vocabulary of M/M Paris
Mathias Augustyniak and Michael Amzalag of acclaimed graphic design duo M/M (Paris) speak to BoF about their professional journey and inventing the unique visual vocabulary that has become an indelible part of fashion.

Deciphering the Visual Vocabulary of M/M Paris
Mathias Augustyniak and Michael Amzalag of acclaimed graphic design duo M/M (Paris) speak to BoF about their professional journey and inventing the unique visual vocabulary that has become an indelible part of fashion.

Market Pulse | Giving Thanks?
Investors are moving away from bigger groups towards smaller brands and American "affordable luxury." Meanwhile, the jury is still out as to whether the crucial trading period from Thanksgiving to Christmas will deliver strong results, but sentiment remains positive, reports Pierre Mallevays of Savigny Partners.

Market Pulse | Giving Thanks?
Investors are moving away from bigger groups towards smaller brands and American "affordable luxury." Meanwhile, the jury is still out as to whether the crucial trading period from Thanksgiving to Christmas will deliver strong results, but sentiment remains positive, reports Pierre Mallevays of Savigny Partners.

BoF Exclusive | How Stefano Pilati Plans to Modernise Zegna
In a global exclusive interview to coincide with the unveiling of a new advertising campaign for Ermenegildo Zegna, a part of the brand's repositioning strategy, Imran Amed sat down with head of design Stefano Pilati to discuss his plans for modernising the venerable Italian menswear label, while embracing its rich heritage in tailoring and fabric development.

BoF Exclusive | How Stefano Pilati Plans to Modernise Zegna
In a global exclusive interview to coincide with the unveiling of a new advertising campaign for Ermenegildo Zegna, a part of the brand's repositioning strategy, Imran Amed sat down with head of design Stefano Pilati to discuss his plans for modernising the venerable Italian menswear label, while embracing its rich heritage in tailoring and fabric development.

Week in Review | Nicolas Ghesquière, Vuitton's Selfridges Townhouse, Bouchra Jarrar, Ariel Foxman
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

Week in Review | Nicolas Ghesquière, Vuitton's Selfridges Townhouse, Bouchra Jarrar, Ariel Foxman
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

The Slow and Steady Ascent of Bouchra Jarrar
Until not too long ago, Bouchra Jarrar’s razor-sharp tailoring was considered one of the best-kept secrets of French fashion. Now her business is gathering steam.

The Slow and Steady Ascent of Bouchra Jarrar
Until not too long ago, Bouchra Jarrar’s razor-sharp tailoring was considered one of the best-kept secrets of French fashion. Now her business is gathering steam.

Fashion Funnies | When They Were Kids
LONDON, United Kingdom — Today, BoF brings you the next instalment of "When They Were Kids," a cartoon series depicting fashion figures as children,

Fashion Funnies | When They Were Kids
LONDON, United Kingdom — Today, BoF brings you the next instalment of "When They Were Kids," a cartoon series depicting fashion figures as children,

Louis Vuitton Confirms Appointment of Nicolas Ghesquière
After months of speculation, Louis Vuitton has appointed Nicolas Ghesquière, former creative director of Balenciaga, as its new artistic director of women’s collections, effective immediately.

Louis Vuitton Confirms Appointment of Nicolas Ghesquière
After months of speculation, Louis Vuitton has appointed Nicolas Ghesquière, former creative director of Balenciaga, as its new artistic director of women’s collections, effective immediately.

The Creative Class | Pamela Golbin, Curator
BoF sat down with Pamela Golbin, chief curator of the Musée de la Mode et du Textile, located in the Palais du Louvre in Paris, and learnt about her puzzling love of planes, nerdy obsession with problem-solving and how serendipity, vision and a MacGyver-like gift for improvising are essential to working under the same roof as the Mona Lisa.

The Creative Class | Pamela Golbin, Curator
BoF sat down with Pamela Golbin, chief curator of the Musée de la Mode et du Textile, located in the Palais du Louvre in Paris, and learnt about her puzzling love of planes, nerdy obsession with problem-solving and how serendipity, vision and a MacGyver-like gift for improvising are essential to working under the same roof as the Mona Lisa.

A.F. Vandevorst’s Hard-Earned Happy Birthday
BoF examines the genesis, travails and revival of Belgian label A.F. Vandevorst, which this season marks 15 years in business, and distills down the important lessons that designers An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx have learned along the way.

A.F. Vandevorst’s Hard-Earned Happy Birthday
BoF examines the genesis, travails and revival of Belgian label A.F. Vandevorst, which this season marks 15 years in business, and distills down the important lessons that designers An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx have learned along the way.
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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.




