DRIES VAN NOTEN made a suggestion at BOF VOICES Thursday, and it's one I wholeheartedly agree with. Van Noten suggested creating a publication that, similar to a a title like the BUSINESS OF FASHION, tells the story of the "beauty of fashion." Has the focus on money eclipsed more human-centered stories about fashion's creativity, how it influences society? Telling stories about the beauty of fashion isn't lost on luxury groups. There are plenty of books, exhibitions, and films that tell stories of creativity—and spark desire to buy—but the portrayal of beauty and craftsmanship in the industry must also come from a broader range of storytellers. In-depth reportage on the business side of the industry has been important and revelatory, especially given the rise of major luxury groups in the latter half of the twentieth century. Reading stories about investment, production, and trade in the fashion industry makes people feel as if they're participating—that they're seeing from the inside. There is room for all, but why does it feel like the creative side lacks coverage? Everyone I've known in the industry is drawn to fashion because of the extraordinary creations it puts into the world. Van Noten's proposal isn't a radical one—it's a fundamental part of what brings fashion into being every season... 1GRANARY published a well-considered story on PARSONS MFA's decision to recuse itself from BOF's fashion school rankings, and it's opened a productive discussion about fashion education in general. Do rankings promote a simplified view of higher education? Education in all disciplines has faced criticism, and the fact that fashion schools are thinking about how to do better is a good thing. And rankings should be taken as only one in a large number of factors for young people interested in fashion... The documentary "Maddman: The Steve Madden Story" tells the story of a mass-market shoe designer who started his business out of the trunk of a car and grew the business into a company with over $1.4 billion in annual revenues. Madden was also indicted on federal charges in 2000, which eventually landed him a character portrayal in THE WOLF OF WALL STREET. Sure to be an entertaining story. Find out more in THE CUT... In brief: History buffs, the name AILEEN RIBEIRO should be on your radar. Her new book, "Clothing Art: The Visual Culture of Fashion, 1600-1914," looks like a wonderful contribution to clothing's portrayal in art... COLETTE co-founder SARAH ANDELMAN's next gig? Consulting.