The Creative Class

The Creative Class | Linda Wells, Editor
To coincide with Allure’s annual "Best of Beauty" awards, BoF spoke with founding editor-in-chief Linda Wells about the magazine’s robust growth, adapting to the digital age, editorial integrity and the publication's influential "Best of Beauty" seal, created along with the awards in 1996 and now licensed to brands and retailers.

The Creative Class | Linda Wells, Editor
To coincide with Allure’s annual "Best of Beauty" awards, BoF spoke with founding editor-in-chief Linda Wells about the magazine’s robust growth, adapting to the digital age, editorial integrity and the publication's influential "Best of Beauty" seal, created along with the awards in 1996 and now licensed to brands and retailers.

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.

Thierry Dreyfus: The Art of Staging Fashion Shows
In a rare interview, lighting designer and fashion show producer Thierry Dreyfus talks to BoF about his creative process, his obsession with details and why he prefers emotion over concept.

Thierry Dreyfus: The Art of Staging Fashion Shows
In a rare interview, lighting designer and fashion show producer Thierry Dreyfus talks to BoF about his creative process, his obsession with details and why he prefers emotion over concept.

The Creative Class | Eva Chen, Editor
As her first issue of Lucky hits newsstands, BoF talks to the 33-year-old Eva Chen about her quick ascension to the role of editor-in-chief, digital approachability and her vision for reinventing the magazine.

The Creative Class | Eva Chen, Editor
As her first issue of Lucky hits newsstands, BoF talks to the 33-year-old Eva Chen about her quick ascension to the role of editor-in-chief, digital approachability and her vision for reinventing the magazine.

The Creative Class | Andy Rogers, Brand Director
Andy Rogers was convinced he was going to become a painter. Instead, a mix of gumption and luck led him to work for a series of luxury and fashion houses, whose identities he helped to define with his unerring creative vision. Here, the branding guru tells BoF how a camp Welsh farmer, Stella McCartney and the rise of the Internet paved the way to his current position as brand director of British sportswear legend Fred Perry.

The Creative Class | Andy Rogers, Brand Director
Andy Rogers was convinced he was going to become a painter. Instead, a mix of gumption and luck led him to work for a series of luxury and fashion houses, whose identities he helped to define with his unerring creative vision. Here, the branding guru tells BoF how a camp Welsh farmer, Stella McCartney and the rise of the Internet paved the way to his current position as brand director of British sportswear legend Fred Perry.

Alexandre de Betak, Fashion's Wizard Producer
The multidisciplinary wizard behind the fashion shows of brands like Christian Dior, Hussein Chalayan and Rodarte speaks to BoF about his personal and professional journey — and the passion, planning and adrenaline that go into staging a world-class runway show.

Alexandre de Betak, Fashion's Wizard Producer
The multidisciplinary wizard behind the fashion shows of brands like Christian Dior, Hussein Chalayan and Rodarte speaks to BoF about his personal and professional journey — and the passion, planning and adrenaline that go into staging a world-class runway show.

The Creative Class | Vincent Darré, Artistic Director and Interior Designer
Fashion's eccentric punk polymath, Vincent Darré, talks to BoF about his under-age education at famous Paris nightclub Le Palace, working with Karl Lagerfeld, designing furniture and his new gig at L’Officiel magazine.

The Creative Class | Vincent Darré, Artistic Director and Interior Designer
Fashion's eccentric punk polymath, Vincent Darré, talks to BoF about his under-age education at famous Paris nightclub Le Palace, working with Karl Lagerfeld, designing furniture and his new gig at L’Officiel magazine.

Lynn Yaeger: ‘I’m Always Trying to Blow Up Preconceptions’
BoF talks to fashion journalist Lynn Yaeger, renowned across the industry for her singular style and the frankness, humour and wit of her words.

Lynn Yaeger: ‘I’m Always Trying to Blow Up Preconceptions’
BoF talks to fashion journalist Lynn Yaeger, renowned across the industry for her singular style and the frankness, humour and wit of her words.

The Creative Class | Robbie Spencer, Fashion Director
Miuccia Prada loves his work but his grandmother doesn’t understand what he does. BoF sat down with Robbie Spencer, stylist and newly appointed fashion director at Dazed & Confused, to discuss his personal and professional journey.

The Creative Class | Robbie Spencer, Fashion Director
Miuccia Prada loves his work but his grandmother doesn’t understand what he does. BoF sat down with Robbie Spencer, stylist and newly appointed fashion director at Dazed & Confused, to discuss his personal and professional journey.

The Creative Class | Remi Paringaux, Art Director
Early exposure to Apple computers, a homemade fanzine and an album cover shot by Nick Knight all contributed to fashion art director Remi Paringaux’s decision to found his own digital media agency based in London.

The Creative Class | Remi Paringaux, Art Director
Early exposure to Apple computers, a homemade fanzine and an album cover shot by Nick Knight all contributed to fashion art director Remi Paringaux’s decision to found his own digital media agency based in London.

The Creative Class | Marc Ascoli, Art Director
Marc Ascoli has produced some of fashion’s most iconic and remarkable images for the likes of Yohji Yamamoto and Jil Sander. BoF sat down with the legendary art director to discuss his personal and professional journey.

The Creative Class | Marc Ascoli, Art Director
Marc Ascoli has produced some of fashion’s most iconic and remarkable images for the likes of Yohji Yamamoto and Jil Sander. BoF sat down with the legendary art director to discuss his personal and professional journey.

The Creative Class | David Collins, Interior Architect
Having made his name designing gem-like bars, cafes and apartments, David Collins is increasingly sought-after by some of the leading names in fashion. On the occasion of his just-announced partnership with Jimmy Choo, BoF spoke to David Collins about his journey from Dublin to the top of his profession.

The Creative Class | David Collins, Interior Architect
Having made his name designing gem-like bars, cafes and apartments, David Collins is increasingly sought-after by some of the leading names in fashion. On the occasion of his just-announced partnership with Jimmy Choo, BoF spoke to David Collins about his journey from Dublin to the top of his profession.