Alber Elbaz
1961 - 2021
The late designer was one of the most beloved people in fashion, he helmed and reinvigorated Lanvin for 14 years and launched AZ Factory as his last venture.
Poiret's Second Life
Freedom and multiculturalism — both at the heart of Poiret — are perhaps more relevant than ever, but designer Yiqing Yin's debut at the house resulted in a collection without a coherent enough agenda
Poiret's Second Life
Freedom and multiculturalism — both at the heart of Poiret — are perhaps more relevant than ever, but designer Yiqing Yin's debut at the house resulted in a collection without a coherent enough agenda
Lanvin's Jet-Set Woman
Olivier Lapidus' sophomore collection was a step forward from a disastrous debut.
Lanvin's Jet-Set Woman
Olivier Lapidus' sophomore collection was a step forward from a disastrous debut.
Can Fosun Make Lanvin a Billion-Dollar Brand?
The storied fashion house is widely seen as having high potential, but its Chinese acquirer has no previous experience in the luxury sector.
Can Fosun Make Lanvin a Billion-Dollar Brand?
The storied fashion house is widely seen as having high potential, but its Chinese acquirer has no previous experience in the luxury sector.
Chinese Firms Make a Push into Luxury
Chinese apparel group Shandong Ruyi said its ambition was to become 'the LVMH group of China.'
Chinese Firms Make a Push into Luxury
Chinese apparel group Shandong Ruyi said its ambition was to become 'the LVMH group of China.'
Fosun Buys Majority Stake in Lanvin
The Chinese conglomerate has completed a deal to become the majority shareholder in Lanvin, beating off competition from Qatari investment fund Mayhoola.
Fosun Buys Majority Stake in Lanvin
The Chinese conglomerate has completed a deal to become the majority shareholder in Lanvin, beating off competition from Qatari investment fund Mayhoola.
The Drumroll to Farfetch’s $5 Billion IPO
Over the last year, the fashion ‘unicorn’ has made a series of major announcements designed, in part, to prime the market for a blockbuster IPO set for September 2018.
The Drumroll to Farfetch’s $5 Billion IPO
Over the last year, the fashion ‘unicorn’ has made a series of major announcements designed, in part, to prime the market for a blockbuster IPO set for September 2018.
Report: Fosun Outbids Mayhoola for Lanvin
The Chinese conglomerate will inject more than €100 million into the troubled French heritage label, according to market reports.
Report: Fosun Outbids Mayhoola for Lanvin
The Chinese conglomerate will inject more than €100 million into the troubled French heritage label, according to market reports.
Mayhoola, Fosun Vie for Control of French Fashion Label Lanvin
Lanvin said in early November that Shaw-Lan Wang would put more money into the business by the end of 2017, but the cash injection never materialised.
Mayhoola, Fosun Vie for Control of French Fashion Label Lanvin
Lanvin said in early November that Shaw-Lan Wang would put more money into the business by the end of 2017, but the cash injection never materialised.
Should Fashion Brands Bet on Star Designers?
There are advantages to hiring a star designer who knows how to feed the voracious publicity machine, argues Alexandra Shulman.
Should Fashion Brands Bet on Star Designers?
There are advantages to hiring a star designer who knows how to feed the voracious publicity machine, argues Alexandra Shulman.
Ronald van der Kemp Builds a Brand His Own Way
The Dutch designer’s label RVDK is the standard-bearer for haute couture's art of glorious one-offs and flights of fancy, celebrating creativity, craft and an obsession with the unique.
Ronald van der Kemp Builds a Brand His Own Way
The Dutch designer’s label RVDK is the standard-bearer for haute couture's art of glorious one-offs and flights of fancy, celebrating creativity, craft and an obsession with the unique.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
