Naomi Campbell, Karol G, Pharrell Williams and Sonam Kapoor were among those who celebrated new entrants and longstanding members of The BoF 500 community during Paris Fashion Week.
(L-R) Naomi Campbel, Karol G, Pharrell Williams and Sonam Kapoor attend the #BoF500 gala during Paris Fashion Week. (Getty Images for Business of Fashion)
PARIS — On Saturday, a group of the world’s most influential figures in fashion and popular culture gathered at the Shangri-La Hotel in Paris to celebrate The BoF 500, the definitive index of the people shaping the global fashion industry, with support from official partner Google Shopping.
Since 2013, BoF has gathered together a global community of fashion’s most influential people — based on their leadership, creativity, innovation and impact — across eight categories: Designers, Executives, Media, Retailers, Entrepreneurs, Creative Class, Models & Muses and Catalysts.
This year, attendees who walked the red carpet at the BoF 500 Gala were more international than ever before. From United States and France to India and Philipines guests hailed from all over the world. Among them were Louis Vuitton’s Pharrell Williams, Florence Pugh, Sonam Kapoor, Perfect editor-in-chief Bryan Grey Yambao, and models Emily Ratajkowski, Ashley Graham and Jordan Barrett. Scroll down below to see who else joined them.
Pharrell Williams attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Karol G attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Isamaya Ffrench and Christian Cowan attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Pierpaolo Piccioli and Florence Pugh attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Naomi Campbell and Camille Miceli attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Jeremy Pope attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Loli Bahia and Nicolas di Felice attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Grace Wales Bonner and Dennis Okwera attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Nattawin Wattanagitiphat and Mile Phakphum Romsaithong attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Daniel Lee attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Tommy Hilfiger and Dee Hilfiger attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Emily Ratajkowski attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Jared Leto attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Usher attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Francesca Bellettini attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Ashley Graham attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Aweng Chuol attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Halima Aden attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Jessica Stam attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for Business of Fashion) Jill Kortleve attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Kit Butler attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Kris Grikaite attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Nora Attal attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Paloma Elsesser attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Precious Lee attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for Business of Fashion) Sora Choi attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Aimee Song attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Irene Kim attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for Business of Fashion) Indya Moore attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Lakshmi Menon (R) attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Stephen Jones and Elie Top attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Troye Sivan attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Sonam Kapoor attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Davika Hoorne attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Bryanboy attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Emma Chamberlain attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Charaf Tajer and guest attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Charli XCX attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Paris Jackson attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Carine Roitfeld attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Cedric Charbit and Vittoria Ceretti attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Tyler Mitchell attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Colm Dillane and Willy Chavarria attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Coco Rocha attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Julie Gilhart and Stefano Martinetto attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Ibrahim Kamara and Campbell Addy attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Karl Lindman and Elin Kling attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Zac Stenmark and Jordan Stenmark attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Nicole Warne attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Natasha Poonawalla attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Sensen Lii attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Adut Akech attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Lina Zhang attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Susan Fang and guest attend the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Adwoa Aboah attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Valentina Li attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) He Cong attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Alton Mason attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Uma Wang attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Anok Yai attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Rami Al-Ali attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Pia Jauncey attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Anne Curtis attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
From analysis of the global fashion and beauty industries to career and personal advice, BoF’s founder and CEO, Imran Amed, will be answering your questions on Sunday, February 18, 2024 during London Fashion Week.
After three days of inspiring talks, guests closed out BoF’s gathering for big thinkers with a black tie gala followed by an intimate performance from Rita Ora — guest starring Billy Porter.
