The executive helped steer the careers of some of fashion’s most recognisable faces and pushed for a more inclusive modelling industry.

The global modelling industry is finally creaking back into motion after months of lockdowns. But with agencies facing slashed advertising budgets, cancelled fashion shows and digital disruption, can the sector adapt to its new reality fast enough?

Reactions to public claims of sexual misconduct within fashion have shifted dramatically over the past decade, but critics question how much the industry has really changed. As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF takes stock.

The executive, who now oversees IMG’s global fashion event business, says providing a platform for conversation is the key to regaining the agency’s grip on New York Fashion Week.

This week, IMG Models president Ivan Bart will also oversee the global fashion events business, while Theory taps Francesco Fucci as its new creative director.

Bündchen has held the top spot since 2002.

Models Joan Smalls and Hari Nef share their first-hand experiences with discrimination in the industry.

Selena Gomez, Adwoa Aboah and other industry catalysts from around the world celebrated the BoF 500 at a New York Fashion Week dinner topped off by live musical performances.