The BoF 500

More than just one of fashion’s most striking faces, Aboah’s outspoken honesty and Gurls Talk project inspires open discussion of feminist and mental health issues.

The photographer has lent his light, fluid style to prominent magazines and campaigns.

Known for her surreal and dramatic palettes, the beauty futurist and former creative director of cosmetics brand Illamasqua, has created looks for designers including Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and Gareth Pugh.

The creative director fuses elements of the gallery, home and store to create new retail and co-working spaces.

The former model and it-girl has turned to designing her namesake line, which counts Matches and Bergdorf Goodman among its stockists.

The outspoken journalist now has a major media platform for his sharp commentary and encyclopaedic fashion knowledge.

The former editor helmed British Vogue magazine for 25 years and now joined the online fashion marketplace as an advisor.

The stylist turned her frustrations with fashion’s outdated moodboard systems into a game-changing start-up.

He has become the industry’s de-facto celebrity photographer with his work appearing in American Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle.

Tasked by Federico Marchetti to lead Net-a-Porter & Mr Porter as a part of Yoox Net-a-Porter Group, Loehnis joined the business in 2007.

With a nostalgic aesthetic, he leads the fashion team at AnOther Man, and has styled for brands like Louis Vuitton and Topman.

Though her work has appeared on the cover of Vogue and top fashion runways, the creative first discovered her passion for nail artistry while working in media.