Last week, the popular online fashion resource The Business of Fashion published a comprehensive list of the 500 most influential people in fashion. The chosen elite came from a variety of countries and segments of the fashion industry – from bloggers to models to executives. All those featured have, in some way, influenced the global fashion industry and have a distinct style and point of view. Here are just five interesting profiles from the BoF 500.
Country: France
Role: Creative Director for Chanel and Fendi
Known For: Revitalizing the Chanel brand, and his signature personal style
Grace Coddington
Country: USA
Role: Creative Director for Vogue
Known For: Her imaginative, innovative fashion spreads and her iconic red hair
Lynn Yaeger
Country: USA
Role: Fashion Journalist
Known For: Her groundbreaking pieces for Vogue, WSJ, and New York magazine, as well as her quirky look
Alexander Wang
Country: USA
Role: Designer for Alexander Wang and Balenciaga
Known For: His successful young eponymous label and his distinct aesthetics and POV
Karlie Kloss
Country: USA
Role: Model and Muse
Known For: Her height, universal appeal, and fierce runway walk
For the complete list, visit www.businessoffashion.com/bof500/
