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LONDON, United Kingdom — The Business of Fashion is pleased to reveal the latest wave of speakers at VOICES, BoF's new annual gathering for big thinkers, in partnership with QIC Global Real Estate, taking place this December 1-3 just outside London. At the exclusive invitation only event, pressing and urgent issues facing the fashion industry will be hotly debated, from race, gender and diversity to responsible business, creative burnout, and the very nature of the fashion system itself.
We are delighted to announce that master haute couturier John Galliano will share his take on the creativity crisis facing the modern fashion industry, in a rare live conversation with BoF's editor-at-large Tim Blanks, while describing his and his team's creative processes and his vision for Maison Margiela — one of fashion's most cerebral legacies. A powerful, rich and unique story that will be revealed for the first time on the VOICES stage.
Mario Testino, Amber Valletta, Joan Smalls | Source: All courtesy
The career of internationally renowned photographer Mario Testino will be celebrated at VOICES, joining BoF's Imran Amed to discuss the iconic images that built his career, and how he has used this platform to build a museum and philanthropic foundation supporting Peruvian artists and culture, while supermodel Amber Valletta will discuss how the modelling industry can work towards becoming more supportive to young models and Joan Smalls will participate in a conversation on how fashion can become more diverse and inclusive.
These stellar speakers join other VOICES speakers and hosts, including:
Additional speakers, event hosts and participants will be announced in the coming weeks.
We can't wait to share this experience with you. Click here to apply for one of the last remaining spaces at VOICES.
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