Business of Fashion’s “BOF 500 Class of 2025” recognizes 500 individuals who are shaping global fashion through leadership and impact.
The list includes designers, executives and digital innovators within the fashion industry.
It can serve as a valuable resource if you are keeping tabs on up and coming industry names or future collaborations.

The list is seen as a trusted index in the global fashion economy and being on it amplifies one’s visibility and credibility.
The actions of these selected individuals also signals where the fashion industry is going in terms of business or creative practices.
For companies, the list can also inform hiring or partnerships based on whose ideas are emerging and whose leadership is being validated.

A few prominent names include:
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Simone Bellotti, Creative Director at Jil Sander with a creative leadership spotlight
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Rachel Scott, Creative Director at Proenza Schouler as a next wave designer
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Doechii, Musician: representing the crossover of culture, music, and fashion
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Magda Burtrym as a rising designer
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Wisdom Kaye as an influencer, model, and fashion storyteller
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Alex Consani as a breakout runway model and fashion creator
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