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Luxury

Dior: How to Build a Long-Term Brand Image

Dior veteran Olivier Bialobos has balanced heritage, innovation and unprecedented scale as he steered communications through the tenures of a succession of designers and three CEOS. "Desirability — not just visibility— has to be the target," he told BoF in The State of Fashion 2024.

Luxury

Dior: How to Build a Long-Term Brand Image

Dior veteran Olivier Bialobos has balanced heritage, innovation and unprecedented scale as he steered communications through the tenures of a succession of designers and three CEOS. "Desirability — not just visibility— has to be the target," he told BoF in The State of Fashion 2024.


Fashion Week

His and Hers at Berluti

In order to better clarify his new vision for the brand, Kris Van Assche may need to trust his instincts more.

Fashion Week

His and Hers at Berluti

In order to better clarify his new vision for the brand, Kris Van Assche may need to trust his instincts more.


Fashion Week

At Berluti, Mixed Messages

The collection was freewheeling but lacking cohesion. A few more months of study might help Kris Van Assche hone his recipe.

Fashion Week

At Berluti, Mixed Messages

The collection was freewheeling but lacking cohesion. A few more months of study might help Kris Van Assche hone his recipe.


Retail

The Week Ahead: LVMH Primed to Dominate Blockbuster Week at the Paris Men's Shows

This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh, Hedi Slimane, Kim Jones and the other designers showing at Paris Fashion Week Men's - and how the the buzziest brands share a corporate parent. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Retail

The Week Ahead: LVMH Primed to Dominate Blockbuster Week at the Paris Men's Shows

This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh, Hedi Slimane, Kim Jones and the other designers showing at Paris Fashion Week Men's - and how the the buzziest brands share a corporate parent. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

Kris Van Assche Is Berluti’s New Artistic Director

The Belgian designer fills the role left vacant by Haider Ackermann.

News & Analysis

Kris Van Assche Is Berluti’s New Artistic Director

The Belgian designer fills the role left vacant by Haider Ackermann.


Luxury

Kim Jones Confirmed at Dior Homme as Kris Van Assche Exits

The creative shuffle is the first big move by Pietro Beccari, the newly installed chairman and CEO of Christian Dior Couture.

Luxury

Kim Jones Confirmed at Dior Homme as Kris Van Assche Exits

The creative shuffle is the first big move by Pietro Beccari, the newly installed chairman and CEO of Christian Dior Couture.


Fashion Week

Dior Homme's Power of Focus

Kris van Assche injects himself into a sweet spot somewhere between the 1940s and the 1980s, and the result was actually quite palatable.

Fashion Week

Dior Homme's Power of Focus

Kris van Assche injects himself into a sweet spot somewhere between the 1940s and the 1980s, and the result was actually quite palatable.


News & Analysis

Ugly 'Dad' Sneakers Luring Luxury

Several established luxury houses including Balenciaga, Dior Homme and Lanvin have turned to chunky footwear as they target increasingly street-savvy consumers.

News & Analysis

Ugly 'Dad' Sneakers Luring Luxury

Several established luxury houses including Balenciaga, Dior Homme and Lanvin have turned to chunky footwear as they target increasingly street-savvy consumers.


Fashion Week

Teenage Nights at Dior Homme

Van Assche showed a reflection on what he considers to be the DNA of Dior menswear, but his signature hybrid of sport and tailoring will always err on the side of the latter.

Fashion Week

Teenage Nights at Dior Homme

Van Assche showed a reflection on what he considers to be the DNA of Dior menswear, but his signature hybrid of sport and tailoring will always err on the side of the latter.


Fashion Week

Hardcore Dior Homme

Kris Van Assche has vision. The set and soundtrack proved that. But he needs to surrender fully to it — step out of the corner and onto the dance floor.

Fashion Week

Hardcore Dior Homme

Kris Van Assche has vision. The set and soundtrack proved that. But he needs to surrender fully to it — step out of the corner and onto the dance floor.