Tim's Take: Sam McKnight on Why Fashion Is the ‘Eternal Optimist’ | #BoFLIVE

Celebrated hair stylist Sam McKnight, who has worked with everyone from Lady Gaga to Princess Diana, as well as Chanel, Fendi and Burberry, talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the future of hairstyling and the fashion industry beyond the coronavirus pandemic. While the salon industry has been hit particularly hard by the lockdowns, McKnight predicts there will be boom in the coming months. “Beauty is crucial to some people,” he saids. “It's not going to be done by a machine or a computer anytime soon… hair and makeup [stylists] are going to be needed, they’re not going to be disposed of.” Tune into this episode of the BoF Podcast, where McKnight unpicks how the pandemic will accelerate change that was already happening in the fashion industry. Subscribe to BoF’s YouTube channel to never miss a video Look out for more #BoFLIVE events coming soon, bringing you the insight and intelligence you need to navigate these unprecedented times. CONNECT WITH THE BUSINESS OF FASHION: Web: https://www.businessoffashion.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BoF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessoffashion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BoF LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-of-fashion Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/fashionbusiness Newsletter: https://www.businessoffashion.com/newsletter ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF FASHION: The Business of Fashion is a next-generation fashion media company conceived for today’s global and hyper-connected