Jean Paul Gaultier
Couture's Melancholia
As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.
Couture's Melancholia
As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.
Gaultier's Nostalgic Ode to Paris Nightlife
Below the recycled Gaultier tropes was unmistakable evidence of the designer's finesse.
Gaultier's Nostalgic Ode to Paris Nightlife
Below the recycled Gaultier tropes was unmistakable evidence of the designer's finesse.
Making Frédéric Sanchez’s Fashion Show Mixes
BoF goes inside the mind of the man behind some of fashion’s most cerebral and carefully-curated soundtracks.
Making Frédéric Sanchez’s Fashion Show Mixes
BoF goes inside the mind of the man behind some of fashion’s most cerebral and carefully-curated soundtracks.
Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973)
In the fifth instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we study the life of Chanel’s arch enemy, who flirted with surrealism and brought shock factor into fashion. Elsa Schiaparelli shot to fame by mixing in Parisian society’s right circles which took her all the way to Hollywood where she dressed Greta Garbo and Mae West.
Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973)
In the fifth instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we study the life of Chanel’s arch enemy, who flirted with surrealism and brought shock factor into fashion. Elsa Schiaparelli shot to fame by mixing in Parisian society’s right circles which took her all the way to Hollywood where she dressed Greta Garbo and Mae West.
Jean Patou (1880-1936)
Chanel’s greatest rival in the battle for the post-World War I customer established the modern ideal of beauty when he hired long-limbed, flat-chested models with short hair from the USA.
Jean Patou (1880-1936)
Chanel’s greatest rival in the battle for the post-World War I customer established the modern ideal of beauty when he hired long-limbed, flat-chested models with short hair from the USA.
Op-Ed | Wanted: Arab Brand Ambassadors
The luxury industry faces a catch-22 in the Middle East where brands encounter major obstacles casting Arab celebrities for ad campaigns and magazines.
Op-Ed | Wanted: Arab Brand Ambassadors
The luxury industry faces a catch-22 in the Middle East where brands encounter major obstacles casting Arab celebrities for ad campaigns and magazines.
Op Ed | The End of Orientalism
The Met’s new fashion exhibit in New York marks the end of the Orientalist era for Western designers, says Liz Flora.
Op Ed | The End of Orientalism
The Met’s new fashion exhibit in New York marks the end of the Orientalist era for Western designers, says Liz Flora.
Op-Ed | Luxury Brands Must Credit Craftspeople
European luxury brands do not give credit to artisans in countries like India, though they employ their skills season after season, says Bandana Tewari.
Op-Ed | Luxury Brands Must Credit Craftspeople
European luxury brands do not give credit to artisans in countries like India, though they employ their skills season after season, says Bandana Tewari.
Op-Ed | The Plus-Size Revolution Has Already Begun
Fashion is making significant strides toward more diverse industry ideals of beauty, says Ivan Bart, president of IMG Models.
Op-Ed | The Plus-Size Revolution Has Already Begun
Fashion is making significant strides toward more diverse industry ideals of beauty, says Ivan Bart, president of IMG Models.