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.


Week in Review | Charlotte Tilbury, Hung Huang, Carlos Jereissati, Kenya, Free Press, Fashion's Rumour Mill
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

Week in Review | Charlotte Tilbury, Hung Huang, Carlos Jereissati, Kenya, Free Press, Fashion's Rumour Mill
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

Marc Jacobs Exits Louis Vuitton, Focusing on IPO
Following many months of speculation, Marc Jacobs is exiting his position as the creative director of Louis Vuitton to prepare for the IPO of the Marc Jacobs label, LVMH and Jacobs have confirmed.

Marc Jacobs Exits Louis Vuitton, Focusing on IPO
Following many months of speculation, Marc Jacobs is exiting his position as the creative director of Louis Vuitton to prepare for the IPO of the Marc Jacobs label, LVMH and Jacobs have confirmed.

Marc Jacobs' Future at Louis Vuitton in Doubt
Marc Jacobs may be on the verge of leaving Louis Vuitton when his contract ends next month, say sources.

Marc Jacobs' Future at Louis Vuitton in Doubt
Marc Jacobs may be on the verge of leaving Louis Vuitton when his contract ends next month, say sources.

The Creative Class | Maria Luisa Poumaillou, Buyer
Maria Luisa Poumaillou has gone from owning one of the most influential fashion boutiques in Paris to transforming venerable department store Printemps into a serious fashion destination, along the way enabling the careers of some of the greatest names in fashion. Now, on her way to conquer the Chinese market with a slew of new stores and her own fashion brand, the legendary buyer sat down with BoF to share her story.

The Creative Class | Maria Luisa Poumaillou, Buyer
Maria Luisa Poumaillou has gone from owning one of the most influential fashion boutiques in Paris to transforming venerable department store Printemps into a serious fashion destination, along the way enabling the careers of some of the greatest names in fashion. Now, on her way to conquer the Chinese market with a slew of new stores and her own fashion brand, the legendary buyer sat down with BoF to share her story.

Week in Review | Altuzarra, Alexander Wang, Paris is Closed, Lucky's Eva Chen, From Cute to Cool
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

Week in Review | Altuzarra, Alexander Wang, Paris is Closed, Lucky's Eva Chen, From Cute to Cool
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

The Alexander Wang Technique
Today, courtesy of our friends at Dazed & Confused we bring you an exclusive interview with Alexander Wang, wunderkind designer at Balenciaga.

The Alexander Wang Technique
Today, courtesy of our friends at Dazed & Confused we bring you an exclusive interview with Alexander Wang, wunderkind designer at Balenciaga.

Long Overlooked, the Flourishing Philippines
The Philippines has long been overshadowed by its larger neighbours and underestimated by international fashion brands. Now the country is reporting faster economic growth than China. BoF reports.

Long Overlooked, the Flourishing Philippines
The Philippines has long been overshadowed by its larger neighbours and underestimated by international fashion brands. Now the country is reporting faster economic growth than China. BoF reports.

The Rise of the Fashion Sweatshirt
The humble sweatshirt has been reborn as a high fashion statement piece for both men and women, striking a chord with consumers and offering fashion businesses unmistakable commercial opportunities. BoF investigates.

The Rise of the Fashion Sweatshirt
The humble sweatshirt has been reborn as a high fashion statement piece for both men and women, striking a chord with consumers and offering fashion businesses unmistakable commercial opportunities. BoF investigates.

Why Creative Directors Matter More Than Ever
Following a flurry of high profile announcements, BoF's editor-in-chief, Imran Amed, muses on the enduring importance of the creative director.

Why Creative Directors Matter More Than Ever
Following a flurry of high profile announcements, BoF's editor-in-chief, Imran Amed, muses on the enduring importance of the creative director.

Week in Review | Ghesquière Speaks, Vera Wang, Big Data, Wearable Devices, Hyères, Remaking Made in France, Brazil's Identity Crisis, Premium Denim
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

Week in Review | Ghesquière Speaks, Vera Wang, Big Data, Wearable Devices, Hyères, Remaking Made in France, Brazil's Identity Crisis, Premium Denim
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
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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.




