The BoF 500

The Spanish apparel mogul pioneered the ‘fast fashion’ business model at vertically-integrated goliath Zara.

Paris’ first female mayor is also the first to take a real interest in the influence of the French capital as fashion’s most important hub.

She has caught the attention of the industry with her distinctive artwork and idiosyncratic style as a photography, most notably the famed Gucci “Art Wall” murals.

They subverted the anti-beauty zeitgeist of their time to launch two bold titles devoted to powerful men and women.

The entrepreneur co-founded a Spanish fast-fashion giant that started with embroidered Turkish blouses.

The former architecture student’s couture-inspired ready-to-wear became a red carpet staple of Hollywood’s leading ladies.

The Spanish footwear designer has become a household name for his classically beautiful, elegant stiletto heels.

He set his eyes on luxury ready-to-wear through the acquisition of Dries Van Noten in 2018.

He used to run the world’s largest fashion retailer, overseeing eight global brands including Zara.

The Spanish pop star with massive global reach, known for her bold on-stage looks from Balenciaga and Mugler, has starred in Mac and Skims campaigns.

Under their leadership, Depop has established itself not only as a successful peer-to-peer clothing resale app, but also a cultural force for trend creation and young creativity.