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.
Renzo Rosso’s OTB Invests in Amiri
The Italian fashion group that owns Diesel, Marni and Maison Margiela took a minority stake in the Los Angeles-based brand founded by Mike Amiri.
Renzo Rosso’s OTB Invests in Amiri
The Italian fashion group that owns Diesel, Marni and Maison Margiela took a minority stake in the Los Angeles-based brand founded by Mike Amiri.
Caroline Hu’s Winning Streak
A month after winning the inaugural BoF China Prize, Caroline Hu reveals how she plans to grow her emotionally charged couture label into a resilient business.
Caroline Hu’s Winning Streak
A month after winning the inaugural BoF China Prize, Caroline Hu reveals how she plans to grow her emotionally charged couture label into a resilient business.
Why Fashion’s Giant Notre-Dame Pledges Are Good for Business
Both LVMH and Kering stand to benefit from their donations to save Notre-Dame, though a political backdrop of populism has raised the risk of a backlash.
Why Fashion’s Giant Notre-Dame Pledges Are Good for Business
Both LVMH and Kering stand to benefit from their donations to save Notre-Dame, though a political backdrop of populism has raised the risk of a backlash.
Margiela Owner OTB Eyes M&A as Cash Grows
Following a boost in financial strength in 2018, the Italian fashion group has started negotiations with struggling Cavalli.
Margiela Owner OTB Eyes M&A as Cash Grows
Following a boost in financial strength in 2018, the Italian fashion group has started negotiations with struggling Cavalli.
Swarovski: A Brilliant Future Born from an Innovative Past
BoF meets Nadja Swarovski to hear how the company’s innovation in crystal cutting technology and the production of lab-grown diamonds continues to drive its aesthetic capabilities and cultural values.
Swarovski: A Brilliant Future Born from an Innovative Past
BoF meets Nadja Swarovski to hear how the company’s innovation in crystal cutting technology and the production of lab-grown diamonds continues to drive its aesthetic capabilities and cultural values.
Top 10 Shows of the Season
After a fashion month where real clothes largely ruled over high concept, BoF's editors pick the top ten shows of the season.
Top 10 Shows of the Season
After a fashion month where real clothes largely ruled over high concept, BoF's editors pick the top ten shows of the season.
A Dover Street Market Alum Breaks Out on His Own
Hirotaka Sasako went from shop floor to buyer at Dover Street Market after impressing Rei Kawakubo. Now, he’s opening his own multi-brand store in Tokyo, stocking buzzy brands like Wales Bonner, Namacheko and Stefan Cooke.
A Dover Street Market Alum Breaks Out on His Own
Hirotaka Sasako went from shop floor to buyer at Dover Street Market after impressing Rei Kawakubo. Now, he’s opening his own multi-brand store in Tokyo, stocking buzzy brands like Wales Bonner, Namacheko and Stefan Cooke.
Promise and Threat at Margiela
There was something restrained about this show, all the way to the last look, which felt like John Galliano was holding fire, poised, plotting his next assault on orthodoxy.
Promise and Threat at Margiela
There was something restrained about this show, all the way to the last look, which felt like John Galliano was holding fire, poised, plotting his next assault on orthodoxy.
Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money
As the enigmatic designer's split-toe shoe gains a celebrity following years after its initial release, retailers are cashing in.
Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money
As the enigmatic designer's split-toe shoe gains a celebrity following years after its initial release, retailers are cashing in.
Echoes and Evocations at Central Saint Martins
There were some striking outriders, but the inescapable niggle was a lack of design rigour.
Echoes and Evocations at Central Saint Martins
There were some striking outriders, but the inescapable niggle was a lack of design rigour.