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Fashion’s Musical Chairs Ends — With Men in Almost Every Seat.
There’s no denying that the biggest luxury brands badly need a creative reboot. But while the designers who got the top jobs are more than qualified, the lack of female representation speaks to deficiencies in how the industry considers its talent pipeline, writes Imran Amed.

Fashion’s Musical Chairs Ends — With Men in Almost Every Seat.
There’s no denying that the biggest luxury brands badly need a creative reboot. But while the designers who got the top jobs are more than qualified, the lack of female representation speaks to deficiencies in how the industry considers its talent pipeline, writes Imran Amed.

Delphine Arnault Confirms Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Takeover
In a rare in-depth interview, the Dior chief executive talks to BoF’s Imran Amed about the logic for hiring Anderson to oversee both the men’s and women’s sides of the business and how the French mega-brand plans to recapture customers amid a sharp downturn in the luxury sector.

Delphine Arnault Confirms Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Takeover
In a rare in-depth interview, the Dior chief executive talks to BoF’s Imran Amed about the logic for hiring Anderson to oversee both the men’s and women’s sides of the business and how the French mega-brand plans to recapture customers amid a sharp downturn in the luxury sector.

Confirmed: Dior Artistic Director Maria Grazia Chiuri Steps Down
The Italian designer in charge of Dior’s womenswear is leaving the LVMH-owned megabrand after a transformative nine-year tenure during which sales quadrupled before being hit hard by a sharp downturn in luxury demand.

Confirmed: Dior Artistic Director Maria Grazia Chiuri Steps Down
The Italian designer in charge of Dior’s womenswear is leaving the LVMH-owned megabrand after a transformative nine-year tenure during which sales quadrupled before being hit hard by a sharp downturn in luxury demand.

Hello, Goodbye: Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Next Chapter
If there was ‘beautiful confusion’ in the mix of cruise and couture the powerhouse designer paraded in Rome on Tuesday night, the standing ovation at the end of the show left little doubt she was saying goodbye to Dior after a transformational near-decade tenure and hello to her next act, resurrecting the storied Teatro della Cometa.

Hello, Goodbye: Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Next Chapter
If there was ‘beautiful confusion’ in the mix of cruise and couture the powerhouse designer paraded in Rome on Tuesday night, the standing ovation at the end of the show left little doubt she was saying goodbye to Dior after a transformational near-decade tenure and hello to her next act, resurrecting the storied Teatro della Cometa.

A Slap on the Wrist Won’t Solve Luxury’s Sweatshops Problem
This week, Italy’s Competition Authority closed a probe into whether Dior misled consumers about working conditions at its suppliers without finding any wrongdoing. But a new case linking Valentino to poor labour practices suggests this is a problem that won’t go away easily.

A Slap on the Wrist Won’t Solve Luxury’s Sweatshops Problem
This week, Italy’s Competition Authority closed a probe into whether Dior misled consumers about working conditions at its suppliers without finding any wrongdoing. But a new case linking Valentino to poor labour practices suggests this is a problem that won’t go away easily.

Italy’s Competition Authority Closes Dior Probe
The investigation into whether Dior misled consumers about working conditions at its suppliers concluded without finding any wrongdoing, after Dior made a number of commitments to tighten up its controls and communication.

Italy’s Competition Authority Closes Dior Probe
The investigation into whether Dior misled consumers about working conditions at its suppliers concluded without finding any wrongdoing, after Dior made a number of commitments to tighten up its controls and communication.

Jonathan Anderson Confirmed at Dior Men
The star designer will show a June collection for the French mega-label’s men’s line, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said at the group's annual shareholders meeting Thursday.

Jonathan Anderson Confirmed at Dior Men
The star designer will show a June collection for the French mega-label’s men’s line, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said at the group's annual shareholders meeting Thursday.

Paris Days One and Two: A History of History
Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri explored the history of femininity, while Alaïa’s Pieter Mulier probed the history of beauty ideals and Undercover’s Jun Takahashi mined his own history.

Paris Days One and Two: A History of History
Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri explored the history of femininity, while Alaïa’s Pieter Mulier probed the history of beauty ideals and Undercover’s Jun Takahashi mined his own history.

Year of Designer Debuts Is a Crucial Test for Fashion’s Dream Machine
Givenchy, Tom Ford and Dries Van Noten will reveal new creative visions this week ahead of anticipated reboots at Chanel, Gucci, Dior and others. Can refreshed runway collections combat consumer fatigue?

Year of Designer Debuts Is a Crucial Test for Fashion’s Dream Machine
Givenchy, Tom Ford and Dries Van Noten will reveal new creative visions this week ahead of anticipated reboots at Chanel, Gucci, Dior and others. Can refreshed runway collections combat consumer fatigue?

What Happened to Italy’s Luxury Sweatshops Investigation?
It’s been almost a year since Italian prosecutors linked Armani and then Dior to sweatshops on the outskirts of Milan in an investigation expected to bring up to a dozen more brands under the microscope. In response, officials and industry leaders have rushed to tighten controls over the luxury supply chain.

What Happened to Italy’s Luxury Sweatshops Investigation?
It’s been almost a year since Italian prosecutors linked Armani and then Dior to sweatshops on the outskirts of Milan in an investigation expected to bring up to a dozen more brands under the microscope. In response, officials and industry leaders have rushed to tighten controls over the luxury supply chain.