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Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela is a luxury fashion house, founded in 1988 and acquired by OTB Group in 2002. The house produces womenswear and menswear according to the unconventional principles imagined by its founder, Belgian fashion designer Martin Margiela.

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Fashion Week

At Paris Fashion Week, Real Life and Liberation

Reality was front and centre at Paris Fashion Week, but this season’s winners both addressed and transcended our current state of affairs, reports Angelo Flaccavento, who beamed into Paris from his base in Italy.

Fashion Week

At Paris Fashion Week, Real Life and Liberation

Reality was front and centre at Paris Fashion Week, but this season’s winners both addressed and transcended our current state of affairs, reports Angelo Flaccavento, who beamed into Paris from his base in Italy.


Luxury

Claudio Antonioli’s Plan for Ann Demeulemeester

In an exclusive interview, the co-founder of New Guards Group and owner of the Antonioli boutique in Milan lays out his plans for the revered Belgian brand.

Luxury

Claudio Antonioli’s Plan for Ann Demeulemeester

In an exclusive interview, the co-founder of New Guards Group and owner of the Antonioli boutique in Milan lays out his plans for the revered Belgian brand.


News & Analysis

The Emergency Room Nurse Turning His Fashion Dreams Into a Reality

Oluwole Olosunde, known as Guacawole online, is using his career in healthcare to fund Against Medical Advice, a label inspired by human anatomy and the many cultures of New York City.

News & Analysis

The Emergency Room Nurse Turning His Fashion Dreams Into a Reality

Oluwole Olosunde, known as Guacawole online, is using his career in healthcare to fund Against Medical Advice, a label inspired by human anatomy and the many cultures of New York City.


Retail

The End of Need Supply and Totokaelo: ‘There Just Wasn’t a Model That Worked’

As yet another fashion retailer closes its doors, NSTO Chief Executive Chris Bossola breaks down the challenges facing the indie group and what they say about the state of the market.

Retail

The End of Need Supply and Totokaelo: ‘There Just Wasn’t a Model That Worked’

As yet another fashion retailer closes its doors, NSTO Chief Executive Chris Bossola breaks down the challenges facing the indie group and what they say about the state of the market.


Global Markets

Africa’s $20 Billion E-Commerce Opportunity

The pandemic shone a spotlight on African e-commerce giants like Jumia, Konga and Takealot but now there is a race to become the fashion gateway for the continent. Which specialist etailer will win?

Global Markets

Africa’s $20 Billion E-Commerce Opportunity

The pandemic shone a spotlight on African e-commerce giants like Jumia, Konga and Takealot but now there is a race to become the fashion gateway for the continent. Which specialist etailer will win?


News & Analysis

Announcing Josh Wood Colour, Slow Factory and Pitkin County Dry Goods

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

News & Analysis

Announcing Josh Wood Colour, Slow Factory and Pitkin County Dry Goods

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Workplace & Talent

The Future of Fashion’s Most Coveted Careers

Intense financial and social pressures are fundamentally changing the business of fashion. What does this mean for the next generation of tastemakers and creatives?

Workplace & Talent

The Future of Fashion’s Most Coveted Careers

Intense financial and social pressures are fundamentally changing the business of fashion. What does this mean for the next generation of tastemakers and creatives?


Marketing

In Public Relations, Brands and Executives Can No Longer 'Control the Narrative'

Companies aiming to maintain a tight hold on brand perception must reckon with the fact that those who feel they’ve been wronged are now empowered. Instead of covering up, brands must actually do better.

Marketing

In Public Relations, Brands and Executives Can No Longer 'Control the Narrative'

Companies aiming to maintain a tight hold on brand perception must reckon with the fact that those who feel they’ve been wronged are now empowered. Instead of covering up, brands must actually do better.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Maison Margiela Appoints New CEO, Hermès Creative Director of the Women's Product Universe Steps Down

This week Gianfranco Gianangeli was named chief executive of Maison Margiela, while Hermès veteran Bali Barret announced her departure after 17 years at the company.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Maison Margiela Appoints New CEO, Hermès Creative Director of the Women's Product Universe Steps Down

This week Gianfranco Gianangeli was named chief executive of Maison Margiela, while Hermès veteran Bali Barret announced her departure after 17 years at the company.


Retail

Can Diesel Be Cool Again?

With a new CEO and strategic plan, the original ‘designer denim’ label is serious about making a comeback. But can it modernise its approach while staying true to its history?

Retail

Can Diesel Be Cool Again?

With a new CEO and strategic plan, the original ‘designer denim’ label is serious about making a comeback. But can it modernise its approach while staying true to its history?