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The Tragedy and Triumph of Diane von Fürstenberg

Almost 50 years since the creation of the ‘Wrap Dress,’ von Fürstenberg reflects on the highs and lows of her eponymous brand.

Luxury

The Tragedy and Triumph of Diane von Fürstenberg

Almost 50 years since the creation of the ‘Wrap Dress,’ von Fürstenberg reflects on the highs and lows of her eponymous brand.


Luxury

Sonia Rykiel to Liquidate After Judge Rejects Sale

The decision was made after a Paris commercial court judge rejected the lone remaining bidder for the company. The brand's six stores in France and Monaco, as well as its intellectual property and archives, will be sold.

Luxury

Sonia Rykiel to Liquidate After Judge Rejects Sale

The decision was made after a Paris commercial court judge rejected the lone remaining bidder for the company. The brand's six stores in France and Monaco, as well as its intellectual property and archives, will be sold.


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Lola Rykiel Launches Athleisure Brand

The granddaughter of the legendary designer best known for her stripey knits introduces Pompom.

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Lola Rykiel Launches Athleisure Brand

The granddaughter of the legendary designer best known for her stripey knits introduces Pompom.


Luxury

Sonia Rykiel Bidders Revealed

The three bidders are former Balmain Chief Executive Emmanuel Diemoz; a Paris-based family operating in the real estate and medical sectors; and a Chinese investor.

Luxury

Sonia Rykiel Bidders Revealed

The three bidders are former Balmain Chief Executive Emmanuel Diemoz; a Paris-based family operating in the real estate and medical sectors; and a Chinese investor.


Luxury

Rainbows Aren't Enough: Taking Stock of Fashion's Approach to Pride

This week everyone will be talking about Paris Couture Week, the fate of Forever 21 and Sonia Rykiel, and the end of Pride Month. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

Rainbows Aren't Enough: Taking Stock of Fashion's Approach to Pride

This week everyone will be talking about Paris Couture Week, the fate of Forever 21 and Sonia Rykiel, and the end of Pride Month. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


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Julie de Libran Debuts Dress Collection

The outgoing Sonia Rykiel designer is selling the 20-style range via her own e-commerce site and MatchesFashion.com.

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Julie de Libran Debuts Dress Collection

The outgoing Sonia Rykiel designer is selling the 20-style range via her own e-commerce site and MatchesFashion.com.


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Sonia Rykiel Seeks Bankruptcy Protection in France, Liquidates in the US

The ailing French fashion brand has been granted two-months of protection by a French commercial court after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the US on April 16.

News & Analysis

Sonia Rykiel Seeks Bankruptcy Protection in France, Liquidates in the US

The ailing French fashion brand has been granted two-months of protection by a French commercial court after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the US on April 16.


Financial Markets

Chinese Investors Woo European Brands. It’s Complicated.

Chinese backers have snapped up distressed European fashion labels hoping to tap the country’s millions of heritage-hungry millennials. But things haven’t always gone to plan.

Financial Markets

Chinese Investors Woo European Brands. It’s Complicated.

Chinese backers have snapped up distressed European fashion labels hoping to tap the country’s millions of heritage-hungry millennials. But things haven’t always gone to plan.


Luxury

Julie de Libran in Dispute With Sonia Rykiel Owners

The designer, whose exit was announced on Monday, said that owners First Heritage Brands are in breach of contract. A representative for the company said she resigned.

Luxury

Julie de Libran in Dispute With Sonia Rykiel Owners

The designer, whose exit was announced on Monday, said that owners First Heritage Brands are in breach of contract. A representative for the company said she resigned.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Ralph & Russo Appoints Chief Growth Officer, Julie de Libran Exits Sonia Rykiel

This week, Ralph & Russo names Helen David as chief growth officer, while Sonia Rykiel creative director departs.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Ralph & Russo Appoints Chief Growth Officer, Julie de Libran Exits Sonia Rykiel

This week, Ralph & Russo names Helen David as chief growth officer, while Sonia Rykiel creative director departs.