LONDON, United Kingdom — This time of year always feels a little bit like back to school. The fact that fashion week is literally just around the corner and four weeks of shows and events lie ahead of us is always a bit daunting. But once the circus begins, I invariably remember why fashion is such an exciting and dynamic industry in which to work.

Fashion week, of course, would not be possible without the talented creatives that drive the industry. In our latest Creative Class profile,

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, who has styled hair for Balenciaga,

and

beauty campaigns (not to mention

on the cover of our very own

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) described his entry into the industry after having grown up in a mining town in the West Midlands.

I loved the story Anthony recounted of how he walked up to

(showing some serious chutzpah) and declared: "You don’t know me but I’m obsessed with your work." Two weeks later he was working with Palau at New York Fashion Week.

Have a great weekend and enjoy our top stories from the week:

The Creative Class | Anthony Turner, Hair Stylist
He gave Gisele a buzz cut — albeit with the aid of clever digital trickery — and has always been into 'Cindy Sherman hair.' BoF talks to hair stylist Anthony Turner about his personal and professional trajectory.

Shayne Oliver of Hood By Air on His Design Vision
BoF brings you an in-depth conversation with Shayne Oliver, founder and creative director of ascendant luxury streetwear label Hood By Air, courtesy of our friends at 032c.

Op-Ed | Digging For Diamonds Among China's 'KOLs'
While leveraging Key Opinion Leaders ('KOLs') in China can be a useful marketing tool, luxury brands must do their homework if they expect to see real results, argues Avery Booker.

Stylist Simon Foxton's 'Good Stuff'
To mark the launch of the second issue of 1 Granary, the magazine made by Central Saint Martins students, BoF brings you an exclusive profile of renowned stylist Simon Foxton, formerly the fashion director of i-D magazine.

And don't forget to check out BoF Weekly, a week in review published with Flipboard and updated every Saturday.

Imran Amed Founder and Editor-in-Chief