Since 2013, the BoF 500 has put the spotlight on 500 of the most influential in the global fashion industry–the live index currently spans over 70 nationalities in more than 45 countries.
The BoF 500 conceived by The Business of Fashion (BoF), is a live index of the 500 most influential figures in the global fashion industry, launched in September 2013. Continuously updated, the list now features 1,193 individuals from over 70 nationalities across more than 45 countries, spanning eight categories including Designers, Executives, Retailers, Entrepreneurs, Creative Class, Media, Models & Muses and Catalysts. This dynamic index highlights the relevant players who are shaping the future of fashion worldwide.
The BoF Class Of 2024: The Olympics Of Fashion
On September 28, the global fashion community came together at the Shangri-La Hotel in Paris to celebrate the BoF 500 Class of 2024 with a prestigious gala event. Under the Parisian sky with an illuminated Eiffel Tower creating an unforgettable ambiance, an evening of elegance and energy unfolded as guests indulged in cocktails and a lavish feasting table. A photo booth added to the festivities, capturing the evening’s most stylish moments. The evening reached its peak with a surprise performance by Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid, who drew guests to the dance floor and energized the audience well into the night.
The Business of Fashion founder and CEO, Imran Amed hailed the event as “the Olympics of fashion” while welcoming guests from across the globe from more than 70 nationalities, establishing the BoF 500 Class of 2024 as the world’s most global red carpet.
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Influencing And Animating The Business Of Fashion
When BoF first conceived of the BoF 500 in September 2013, Imran wrote: “No other sector has a cast of characters as passionate, diverse and interesting as those who influence and animate the business of fashion. Yet, mostly, what’s projected in the media that reaches the broader world is only a thin, and sometimes superficial, slice of this captivating group. The more we thought about it, the more we felt like now was the right time to explore this talented community of people and collect them together online.”
He adds, “This year’s new entrants have been selected based on extensive research, on-the-ground market intelligence and, most importantly, nominations from existing BoF 500 members. Our team sifted through 462 nominations, conducting research and market interviews to surface the most compelling names across eight categories: Designers, Executives, Media, Retailers, Entrepreneurs, Creative Class, Models & Muses and Catalysts. We assessed their contributions to the global fashion industry based on key criteria including leadership, creativity, innovation and impact.”
A Gathering Of Notable Figures From The International Fashion Community
The event was attended by notable personalities from the international fashion community including Greta Lee, Ayo Edebiri, Kylie Jenner, Victoria Beckham, Damiano David, Wizkid, ‘Bright’ Vachirawit Chivaaree, Davika Hoorne, J Balvin,Future, Yseult, Dove Cameron, Colman Domingo, Kelly Rutherford, Jared Leto, Hari Nef, Paris Jackson, Nina Dobrev, Shay Mitchell, Ashley Graham, Phoebe Philo, Chemena Kamali, Simon Porte Jacquemus, Zac Posen, Clare Waight Keller, Harris Reed, Christopher John Rogers, Casey Cadwallader, Simone Rocha, Bianca Saunders and more.
Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree with Imran Amed / Photos by Getty Images for BoF
Ayo Edebiri and Davika Hoorne / Photos by Getty Images for BoF
Victoria Beckham and Imran Amed; Greta Lee; Lucky Blue Smith and Nara Aziza / Photos by Getty Images for BoF
Guests from the Philippines included AGC Power Holdings Corporation’s (AGC PHC) CEO, Archie Carrasco, vice president Randolf Palanca, Jr., Vogue Philippines’ editor-in-chief, Bea Valdes, as well as Pia Wurtzbach and Heart Evangelista.
Pia Wurtzbach, Bea Valdes, Heart Evangelista / Photos by Getty Images for BoF
The event was made possible by The BoF 500 2024’s partners Chase Sapphire Reserve, NEFT, Shop with Google, The Shangri-La Hotel, and La Mode en Images.
Photos by Getty Images for BoF.
