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Luxury

The BoF Podcast | Karl Lagerfeld at the Met: Designer, Polymath, Jigsaw Puzzle

Andrew Bolton’s latest curatorial miracle celebrates the creative process of one of fashion’s greatest icons. Bolton sits down with Tim Blanks for BoF’s latest podcast.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast | Karl Lagerfeld at the Met: Designer, Polymath, Jigsaw Puzzle

Andrew Bolton’s latest curatorial miracle celebrates the creative process of one of fashion’s greatest icons. Bolton sits down with Tim Blanks for BoF’s latest podcast.


News & Analysis

How an Investigative Journalist Ended up Writing a Karl Lagerfeld Biography

Ahead of Thursday’s much-anticipated Karl Lagerfeld memorial in Paris, Le Monde’s Raphaëlle Bacqué shares the challenging reporting and research process behind her new book, 'Kaiser Karl'.

News & Analysis

How an Investigative Journalist Ended up Writing a Karl Lagerfeld Biography

Ahead of Thursday’s much-anticipated Karl Lagerfeld memorial in Paris, Le Monde’s Raphaëlle Bacqué shares the challenging reporting and research process behind her new book, 'Kaiser Karl'.


China

Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn

Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brands.

China

Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn

Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brands.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Cosmopolitan Appoints New Editor-In-Chief, Institut Français de la Mode Taps Former President of Condé Nast France

This week, Hearst UK names Farrah Storr’s replacement at Cosmopolitan, while Xavier Romatet is appointed general manager of IFM.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Cosmopolitan Appoints New Editor-In-Chief, Institut Français de la Mode Taps Former President of Condé Nast France

This week, Hearst UK names Farrah Storr’s replacement at Cosmopolitan, while Xavier Romatet is appointed general manager of IFM.


News & Analysis

Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't

The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?

News & Analysis

Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't

The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?


Fashion Week

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Autumn 2019 Season

BoF's editor-at-large sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the commercial potential of bourgeois style, Fendi and Chanel's emotional farewell to Karl Lagerfeld, and the cultural impact of fashion's reflection on social issues.

Fashion Week

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Autumn 2019 Season

BoF's editor-at-large sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the commercial potential of bourgeois style, Fendi and Chanel's emotional farewell to Karl Lagerfeld, and the cultural impact of fashion's reflection on social issues.


Luxury

Luxury Defies China Slowdown Fears

From Richemont to Kering, some of the biggest names in luxury reported strong growth in their end-of-year results, with the majority citing the Chinese market as a key driver.

Luxury

Luxury Defies China Slowdown Fears

From Richemont to Kering, some of the biggest names in luxury reported strong growth in their end-of-year results, with the majority citing the Chinese market as a key driver.


Fashion Week

Karl Lagerfeld Wasn’t One for Goodbyes

In his final collection, which made crystal clear that fashion’s empire builder is no more, the late designer offered a fresh take on Chanel classics.

Fashion Week

Karl Lagerfeld Wasn’t One for Goodbyes

In his final collection, which made crystal clear that fashion’s empire builder is no more, the late designer offered a fresh take on Chanel classics.


News & Analysis

Le Karl Spirit lui survivra

Le créateur a téléporté les salons du XVIIIe siècle français dans le monde moderne de la culture de l'image, devenant un gourou pour tous les grands noms de la mode. Son esprit lui survivra, écrit la chroniqueuse de mode Laurence Benaïm.

News & Analysis

Le Karl Spirit lui survivra

Le créateur a téléporté les salons du XVIIIe siècle français dans le monde moderne de la culture de l'image, devenant un gourou pour tous les grands noms de la mode. Son esprit lui survivra, écrit la chroniqueuse de mode Laurence Benaïm.


Luxury

Karl Lagerfeld, His Spirit Is Everywhere

The designer beamed the salons of 18th century France into the modern world of image culture, becoming a guru to all of the great names in fashion. Despite his death, his spirit is everywhere, writes French fashion commentator Laurence Benaïm.

Luxury

Karl Lagerfeld, His Spirit Is Everywhere

The designer beamed the salons of 18th century France into the modern world of image culture, becoming a guru to all of the great names in fashion. Despite his death, his spirit is everywhere, writes French fashion commentator Laurence Benaïm.