Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent is a Kering-owned luxury fashion brand, founded by the designer Yves Saint Laurent in 1961.
LVMH Hires Former Apple Executive as Digital Director
LVMH has hired as its new head of digital Ian Rogers, from Apple, as part of the luxury group's drive to more fully embrace the Internet.
LVMH Hires Former Apple Executive as Digital Director
LVMH has hired as its new head of digital Ian Rogers, from Apple, as part of the luxury group's drive to more fully embrace the Internet.
Op-Ed | Can Luxury Brands Weather the China Storm?
With markets nervous about China’s economy, luxury groups need to position brands in their portfolio wisely, in order to perform well, argues Avery Booker.
Op-Ed | Can Luxury Brands Weather the China Storm?
With markets nervous about China’s economy, luxury groups need to position brands in their portfolio wisely, in order to perform well, argues Avery Booker.
Fashion Students Say They Need More Business Training
In BoF’s global survey of fashion education, thousands of fashion students and alumni ranked the quality of their schools’ business education as a key weakness.
Fashion Students Say They Need More Business Training
In BoF’s global survey of fashion education, thousands of fashion students and alumni ranked the quality of their schools’ business education as a key weakness.
Introducing BoF Education, Fashion’s Platform for Online Learning
Introducing BoF Education, an online resource for fashion students, educators and entrepreneurs, with the support of River Island and The Communications Store.
Introducing BoF Education, Fashion’s Platform for Online Learning
Introducing BoF Education, an online resource for fashion students, educators and entrepreneurs, with the support of River Island and The Communications Store.
Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel (1883-1971)
In the fourth instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we meet the creator of the ‘little black dress,’ who took her cues from a country in mourning. Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel, the designer doyenne who founded fashion’s most famous house, used her lovers’ money to establish herself and rewrote the rulebook with her mannish collections.
Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel (1883-1971)
In the fourth instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we meet the creator of the ‘little black dress,’ who took her cues from a country in mourning. Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel, the designer doyenne who founded fashion’s most famous house, used her lovers’ money to establish herself and rewrote the rulebook with her mannish collections.
Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973)
In the fifth instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we study the life of Chanel’s arch enemy, who flirted with surrealism and brought shock factor into fashion. Elsa Schiaparelli shot to fame by mixing in Parisian society’s right circles which took her all the way to Hollywood where she dressed Greta Garbo and Mae West.
Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973)
In the fifth instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we study the life of Chanel’s arch enemy, who flirted with surrealism and brought shock factor into fashion. Elsa Schiaparelli shot to fame by mixing in Parisian society’s right circles which took her all the way to Hollywood where she dressed Greta Garbo and Mae West.
Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895-1972)
Cristóbal Balenciaga went from seamstress’s son to designer’s designer. In the sixth instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we learn that the Basque couturier was self-taught and never sketched a single garment. So how did this recluse who preferred his religion to charming the press end up as such a key influence of 20th century fashion?
Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895-1972)
Cristóbal Balenciaga went from seamstress’s son to designer’s designer. In the sixth instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we learn that the Basque couturier was self-taught and never sketched a single garment. So how did this recluse who preferred his religion to charming the press end up as such a key influence of 20th century fashion?
Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008)
In the eighth instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we study the life of the moderniser who fought to overcome his demons. French designer Yves Saint Laurent shot to fame at 21 at the helm of Dior, before going it alone. But it was only by turning his back on the French house and embracing ready to wear that he made a lasting impact.
Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008)
In the eighth instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we study the life of the moderniser who fought to overcome his demons. French designer Yves Saint Laurent shot to fame at 21 at the helm of Dior, before going it alone. But it was only by turning his back on the French house and embracing ready to wear that he made a lasting impact.
Pierre Balmain (1914-1982)
In the ninth instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we study Pierre Balmain, the designer who preferred making money to making waves. With the support of Cecil Beaton and Gertrude Stein, the couturier found himself feted on a global stage after just one collection. But a career chasing the custom of foreign royalty and Hollywood's finest at the expense of Parisien society left his legacy in tatters.
Pierre Balmain (1914-1982)
In the ninth instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we study Pierre Balmain, the designer who preferred making money to making waves. With the support of Cecil Beaton and Gertrude Stein, the couturier found himself feted on a global stage after just one collection. But a career chasing the custom of foreign royalty and Hollywood's finest at the expense of Parisien society left his legacy in tatters.
Why Has Apple Been Poaching Fashion Execs?
Before the launch of Apple’s Watch, the company made a slew of fashion and luxury hires. But the moves at the notoriously secretive Apple are about more than wearable tech.
Why Has Apple Been Poaching Fashion Execs?
Before the launch of Apple’s Watch, the company made a slew of fashion and luxury hires. But the moves at the notoriously secretive Apple are about more than wearable tech.