Robb Young

Robb Young is the Global Markets Editor at Business of Fashion. Robb has also worked as a columnist for the BBC and as Senior Editor for Luxury Society.

Robb has always been interested in fashion and its impact on society. Robb started their career as a columnist for the BBC, where they wrote a fortnightly style column called ‘Wardrobe Decoder’. In this column, Robb investigated and explored the style of influential global personalities in the news.

After a few years at the BBC, Robb took on the role of Senior Editor at Luxury Society. As Senior Editor, Robb was responsible for developing and directing the editorial content of the website. Robb wrote, edited and commissioned bespoke editorial features, interviews and analysis. Robb also curated the most important daily industry news.

In their current role as Global Markets Editor at Business of Fashion, Robb continues to explore the relationship between fashion and society. Robb provides insight into the latest industry news and trends, and offers their unique perspective on the fashion world.

Robb Young's educational career began with an intensive curriculum of short courses in fashion at the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. Robb then went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in International Relations - Political Economy from Syracuse University.

Some of their coworkers include Brian Baskin - Features & News Editor, Luca Solca - Contributing Editor & Columnist, and Tim Blanks - Editor-at-Large. Robb Young reports to Vikram Alexei Kansara, Editorial Director.