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Fashion Week

Mining a Legacy at Dior

For the first time in its history, the house of Dior has a female creative director in Maria Grazia Chiuri. But without more time to osmose the extraordinary archives at Dior, it was inevitable that Chiuri would fall back on what she was familiar with from her time at Valentino.

Fashion Week

Mining a Legacy at Dior

For the first time in its history, the house of Dior has a female creative director in Maria Grazia Chiuri. But without more time to osmose the extraordinary archives at Dior, it was inevitable that Chiuri would fall back on what she was familiar with from her time at Valentino.


Fashion Week

The Big Paris Shake-Up: Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino

What lies ahead for the new creative configurations at Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino? BoF examines the challenges and opportunities they face.

Fashion Week

The Big Paris Shake-Up: Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino

What lies ahead for the new creative configurations at Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino? BoF examines the challenges and opportunities they face.


News & Analysis

Behind Dior's Sunglasses Success

Christian Dior is leading the luxury eyewear race, thanks to investment in innovative product, an integrated communications strategy and ‘hyper-selective’ distribution.

News & Analysis

Behind Dior's Sunglasses Success

Christian Dior is leading the luxury eyewear race, thanks to investment in innovative product, an integrated communications strategy and ‘hyper-selective’ distribution.


Financial Markets

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts

From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.

Financial Markets

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts

From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Walmart Buys Jet.com, African E-Commerce Startups

This week, in the biggest ever e-commerce acquisition, Walmart bought $3.3 billion Jet.com, while African web startups are trying to tap the continent's one billion consumers.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Walmart Buys Jet.com, African E-Commerce Startups

This week, in the biggest ever e-commerce acquisition, Walmart bought $3.3 billion Jet.com, while African web startups are trying to tap the continent's one billion consumers.


News & Analysis

Sidney Toledano: 'Expect a New Dior'

Dior Couture chief executive Sidney Toledano speaks to BoF on why Maria Grazia Chiuri was the best choice to align the house with ‘the needs of the women of today and tomorrow — globally.’

News & Analysis

Sidney Toledano: 'Expect a New Dior'

Dior Couture chief executive Sidney Toledano speaks to BoF on why Maria Grazia Chiuri was the best choice to align the house with ‘the needs of the women of today and tomorrow — globally.’


Fashion Week

Identity Theft at Paris Couture

In a couture season ‘hijacked’ by marketers, Mr Martin Margiela was at the center of the problem and the solution.

Fashion Week

Identity Theft at Paris Couture

In a couture season ‘hijacked’ by marketers, Mr Martin Margiela was at the center of the problem and the solution.


News & Analysis

Valentino Confirms Maria Grazia Chiuri Exit

Valentino has confirmed the departure of Maria Grazia Chiuri, appointing Pierpaolo Piccioli the brand's sole creative director. Chiuri is widely thought to be joining Dior, which is expected to issue a statement soon.

News & Analysis

Valentino Confirms Maria Grazia Chiuri Exit

Valentino has confirmed the departure of Maria Grazia Chiuri, appointing Pierpaolo Piccioli the brand's sole creative director. Chiuri is widely thought to be joining Dior, which is expected to issue a statement soon.


Fashion Week

Controlling Chaos at Dior Homme

Van Assche talks about surrounding himself with crazy people as a vicarious inroad to altered states of consciousness, but the chaos is strictly controlled.

Fashion Week

Controlling Chaos at Dior Homme

Van Assche talks about surrounding himself with crazy people as a vicarious inroad to altered states of consciousness, but the chaos is strictly controlled.


News & Analysis

The 'Fashionisation' of Childrenswear

Luxury houses and independent brands are tapping increased consumer demand for trend-led, sustainable and designer childrenswear.

News & Analysis

The 'Fashionisation' of Childrenswear

Luxury houses and independent brands are tapping increased consumer demand for trend-led, sustainable and designer childrenswear.