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Luxury

Hermès Picks Grace Wales Bonner to Design Menswear

The British designer will succeed Véronique Nichanian as the brand’s creative director of men’s ready-to-wear, becoming the first Black woman to lead design at a major European luxury house.

Luxury

Hermès Picks Grace Wales Bonner to Design Menswear

The British designer will succeed Véronique Nichanian as the brand’s creative director of men’s ready-to-wear, becoming the first Black woman to lead design at a major European luxury house.


Luxury

Kenya’s Katungulu Mwendwa on Building a Made-in-Africa Brand | The BoF Podcast

From Nairobi to the BoF 500, designer Katungulu Mwendwa explains why making locally matters, how to design ‘everyday armour’ people will keep for years and what global buyers must change to unlock the potential of African fashion.

Luxury

Kenya’s Katungulu Mwendwa on Building a Made-in-Africa Brand | The BoF Podcast

From Nairobi to the BoF 500, designer Katungulu Mwendwa explains why making locally matters, how to design ‘everyday armour’ people will keep for years and what global buyers must change to unlock the potential of African fashion.


Luxury

Hermès Men’s Artistic Director Véronique Nichanian Steps Down

The designer, who led the brand for 37 years, will present her last collection in January, a spokesperson for Hermès has confirmed.

Luxury

Hermès Men’s Artistic Director Véronique Nichanian Steps Down

The designer, who led the brand for 37 years, will present her last collection in January, a spokesperson for Hermès has confirmed.


News & Analysis

Awar Odhiang, Bryan Yambao, Susanna Lau and Pierce Abernathy Join the BoF VOICES 2025 Speaker Lineup

Riz Ahmed, Luca Guadagnino, DJ Black Coffee and June Sarpong are amongst the latest confirmed speakers for BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers, now in its tenth year.

News & Analysis

Awar Odhiang, Bryan Yambao, Susanna Lau and Pierce Abernathy Join the BoF VOICES 2025 Speaker Lineup

Riz Ahmed, Luca Guadagnino, DJ Black Coffee and June Sarpong are amongst the latest confirmed speakers for BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers, now in its tenth year.


Luxury

Vivienne Westwood’s Granddaughter Criticises Company as Riyadh Fashion Week Deal Announced

Cora Corré said the brand’s decisions ‘do not align with the values or wishes’ of the late designer, as it announced it would headline Riyadh fashion week despite Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.

Luxury

Vivienne Westwood’s Granddaughter Criticises Company as Riyadh Fashion Week Deal Announced

Cora Corré said the brand’s decisions ‘do not align with the values or wishes’ of the late designer, as it announced it would headline Riyadh fashion week despite Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.


Fashion Week

The Biggest Fashion Month Ever | The BoF Podcast

Tim Blanks and Imran Amed unpack a high-stakes season of debuts at Chanel, Dior, Gucci and more.

Fashion Week

The Biggest Fashion Month Ever | The BoF Podcast

Tim Blanks and Imran Amed unpack a high-stakes season of debuts at Chanel, Dior, Gucci and more.


Luxury

Does Fashion Know What Women Want?

This Paris Fashion Week, the delicate balance between fantasy and function faltered, raising questions about whether designers truly understand the women they dress.

Luxury

Does Fashion Know What Women Want?

This Paris Fashion Week, the delicate balance between fantasy and function faltered, raising questions about whether designers truly understand the women they dress.


Fashion Week

A Lost Weekend in Paris: Chapter Two

Valentino, Miu Miu, Hermès, Junya Watanabe and Maison Margiela ran the gamut of emotional extremes, writes Tim Blanks.

Fashion Week

A Lost Weekend in Paris: Chapter Two

Valentino, Miu Miu, Hermès, Junya Watanabe and Maison Margiela ran the gamut of emotional extremes, writes Tim Blanks.


Creative Class

The Emerging Designers Pushing Fashion Forward

The up-and-coming talents joining The BoF 500 Class of 2025 are emphasising heritage, craftsmanship and sustainability as they build globally relevant brands that drive the industry forward.

Creative Class

The Emerging Designers Pushing Fashion Forward

The up-and-coming talents joining The BoF 500 Class of 2025 are emphasising heritage, craftsmanship and sustainability as they build globally relevant brands that drive the industry forward.


Fashion Week

Act Two: A Verdict on Paris’ Sophomore Outings

At a Paris Fashion Week dominated by flashy debuts, Givenchy, Celine, Lanvin and Tom Ford worked to hone their respective visions with second shows by designers onboarded earlier in the year.

Fashion Week

Act Two: A Verdict on Paris’ Sophomore Outings

At a Paris Fashion Week dominated by flashy debuts, Givenchy, Celine, Lanvin and Tom Ford worked to hone their respective visions with second shows by designers onboarded earlier in the year.


Fashion Week

A Lost Weekend in Paris: Chapter One

From A to B with Alaïa and Balenciaga, writes Tim Blanks.

Fashion Week

A Lost Weekend in Paris: Chapter One

From A to B with Alaïa and Balenciaga, writes Tim Blanks.


Retail

Can Kim Kardashian Conquer Activewear?

The multi-hyphenate mogul is pushing into the activewear category with NikeSkims, a high-profile partnership that will test her brand-building power on an even bigger stage.

Retail

Can Kim Kardashian Conquer Activewear?

The multi-hyphenate mogul is pushing into the activewear category with NikeSkims, a high-profile partnership that will test her brand-building power on an even bigger stage.