Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent is a Kering-owned luxury fashion brand, founded by the designer Yves Saint Laurent in 1961.


Inside Sephora’s Branded Beauty Strategy
Sephora has changed the way women shop for cosmetics, giving traditional department store counters their first real competition in over 50 years. Now, teaming up with Marc Jacobs to launch an ambitious new colour cosmetics collection called Marc Jacobs Beauty, the retailer is venturing into a new waters and creating new synergies within the LVMH group, which owns both companies.

Inside Sephora’s Branded Beauty Strategy
Sephora has changed the way women shop for cosmetics, giving traditional department store counters their first real competition in over 50 years. Now, teaming up with Marc Jacobs to launch an ambitious new colour cosmetics collection called Marc Jacobs Beauty, the retailer is venturing into a new waters and creating new synergies within the LVMH group, which owns both companies.

Fashion Backpacks, From Mere Trend to Modern Wardrobe Staple
More than just the trendy bag of the moment, fashion backpacks are becoming a true wardrobe staple. BoF reports.

Fashion Backpacks, From Mere Trend to Modern Wardrobe Staple
More than just the trendy bag of the moment, fashion backpacks are becoming a true wardrobe staple. BoF reports.

LVMH Eyes J.W. Anderson After Kirkwood Deal, Says Source
PARIS, France — LVMH is in talks to buy a stake in British fashion brand J.W. Anderson, a source close to the matter said on Friday after the No.1

LVMH Eyes J.W. Anderson After Kirkwood Deal, Says Source
PARIS, France — LVMH is in talks to buy a stake in British fashion brand J.W. Anderson, a source close to the matter said on Friday after the No.1

Kazakhstan, More than Just a Klondike
In the next instalment of Market GPS, BoF examines Kazakhstan, the undisputed goliath of Central Asia.

Kazakhstan, More than Just a Klondike
In the next instalment of Market GPS, BoF examines Kazakhstan, the undisputed goliath of Central Asia.

The Creative Class | Maria Luisa Poumaillou, Buyer
Maria Luisa Poumaillou has gone from owning one of the most influential fashion boutiques in Paris to transforming venerable department store Printemps into a serious fashion destination, along the way enabling the careers of some of the greatest names in fashion. Now, on her way to conquer the Chinese market with a slew of new stores and her own fashion brand, the legendary buyer sat down with BoF to share her story.

The Creative Class | Maria Luisa Poumaillou, Buyer
Maria Luisa Poumaillou has gone from owning one of the most influential fashion boutiques in Paris to transforming venerable department store Printemps into a serious fashion destination, along the way enabling the careers of some of the greatest names in fashion. Now, on her way to conquer the Chinese market with a slew of new stores and her own fashion brand, the legendary buyer sat down with BoF to share her story.

Op-Ed | Brands Must Offer 3D Printable Designs or Face DIY Counterfeiters
Fashion must react quickly to changes in technology and make do-it-yourself, 3D-printable designs in order to avoid a coming flood of infringement and, instead, benefit from the rise of 3D printing, argues Rose Auslander, a partner in the Intellectual Property department of Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP, a Wall Street law firm.

Op-Ed | Brands Must Offer 3D Printable Designs or Face DIY Counterfeiters
Fashion must react quickly to changes in technology and make do-it-yourself, 3D-printable designs in order to avoid a coming flood of infringement and, instead, benefit from the rise of 3D printing, argues Rose Auslander, a partner in the Intellectual Property department of Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP, a Wall Street law firm.

Paris in August — Bonnes Vacances!
While the rest of the fashion world is hard at work preparing for the busiest time of the year, many fashion businesses in Paris are closed. BoF pauses to look at the real reasons behind the month-long, collective break and to consider how and why it works.

Paris in August — Bonnes Vacances!
While the rest of the fashion world is hard at work preparing for the busiest time of the year, many fashion businesses in Paris are closed. BoF pauses to look at the real reasons behind the month-long, collective break and to consider how and why it works.

The Alexander Wang Technique
Today, courtesy of our friends at Dazed & Confused we bring you an exclusive interview with Alexander Wang, wunderkind designer at Balenciaga.

The Alexander Wang Technique
Today, courtesy of our friends at Dazed & Confused we bring you an exclusive interview with Alexander Wang, wunderkind designer at Balenciaga.

Turning Point | How Joseph Altuzarra Found His Signature Silhouette
Today, Joseph Altuzarra is championed by fashion industry opinion-leaders Carine Roitfeld and Jenna Lyons, and stocked at some of the world’s best stores. BoF talks to the designer about how he built his brand and the breakthrough Fall 2012 collection that helped to crystallise his signature design template.

Turning Point | How Joseph Altuzarra Found His Signature Silhouette
Today, Joseph Altuzarra is championed by fashion industry opinion-leaders Carine Roitfeld and Jenna Lyons, and stocked at some of the world’s best stores. BoF talks to the designer about how he built his brand and the breakthrough Fall 2012 collection that helped to crystallise his signature design template.

L'Oréal Offers $840 Million for Chinese Skincare Company
PARIS, France — L'Oréal, the world's largest cosmetics group, has offered to acquire Chinese skincare company Magic Holdings International for

L'Oréal Offers $840 Million for Chinese Skincare Company
PARIS, France — L'Oréal, the world's largest cosmetics group, has offered to acquire Chinese skincare company Magic Holdings International for