Founder & Chief Executive, Tagwalk
The stylist turned her frustrations with fashion’s outdated moodboard systems into a game-changing start-up.
Co-Founders, Jacobs + Talbourdet-Napoleone
Since founding their namesake creative agency in 2016, the married couple have applied their artistic and strategic know-how to brands such as Zara, Lacoste and Nina Ricci.
Founder & Creative Director, Ludovic de Saint Sernin
Known for his signature lace-up leather brief, the former Balmain embellishment expert launched his label in 2017 and has captured industry attention for his exploration of sex and sexuality through clothing.
Co-Founders, Veja
The childhood friends left their careers in finance to grow the global sustainable shoe brand without financial investment, manufacturing more than 1 million pairs of shoes in 2018.
Journalist
The accomplished writer, columnist and fashion critic has defied ageist preconceptions of influence with her formidable social media presence and following.
Chief Executive, Celine
The executive oversaw Hedi Slimane’s rebrand of the label and introduction of menswear and perfumes, aiming to turn it into a billion-dollar brand.
Artistic Director of Fashion Collections, Chanel
Starting as an intern in 1987, the designer now oversees the house’s artistic direction as the chosen successor of Karl Lagerfeld, who referred to her as ‘my right arm and my left arm.’
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