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Azzedine Alaïa

1939 - 2017

The notoriously press-shy couturier was trained by Christian Dior himself and built his own brand.

Azzedine Alaïa
Workplace & Talent

Announcing Suitsupply, Harvey Nichols, Joseph and Assembly London

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Suitsupply, Harvey Nichols, Joseph and Assembly London

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Retail

Alaïa After Alaïa

As Richemont-owned Alaïa opens a new flagship in London, Tim Blanks talks to Carla Sozzani about the late designer Azzedine Alaïa and the radical proposition that his studio will be able to sustain his legacy entirely with what he left them.

Retail

Alaïa After Alaïa

As Richemont-owned Alaïa opens a new flagship in London, Tim Blanks talks to Carla Sozzani about the late designer Azzedine Alaïa and the radical proposition that his studio will be able to sustain his legacy entirely with what he left them.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Why I Unfollowed Miroslava Duma

The Duma-Sergeenko affair is testimony to the high level of ignorance that still prevails in the fashion industry, but the social media influencers do not represent all of us, argues Joelle Firzli.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Why I Unfollowed Miroslava Duma

The Duma-Sergeenko affair is testimony to the high level of ignorance that still prevails in the fashion industry, but the social media influencers do not represent all of us, argues Joelle Firzli.


Luxury

Richemont’s Dunhill Dilemma

The Richemont-owned British heritage label has been struggling to boost business performance for years. Can a former Burberry management and creative duo turn things around?

Luxury

Richemont’s Dunhill Dilemma

The Richemont-owned British heritage label has been struggling to boost business performance for years. Can a former Burberry management and creative duo turn things around?


Financial Markets

Apax Makes Waves on the Battlefield of Luxury E-Commerce

With MatchesFashion and now Moda Operandi in its portfolio of investments, what is Apax Partners’ endgame in fashion e-commerce?

Financial Markets

Apax Makes Waves on the Battlefield of Luxury E-Commerce

With MatchesFashion and now Moda Operandi in its portfolio of investments, what is Apax Partners’ endgame in fashion e-commerce?


News & Analysis

Raf Simons, Donatella Versace and Jonathan Anderson Take Top Honours at Fashion Awards

The celebration returned to Royal Albert Hall on Monday night with Naomi Campbell's emotional tribute to Azzedine Alaïa, as well as a performance by Rita Ora in homage to Fashion Icon recipient Donatella Versace.

News & Analysis

Raf Simons, Donatella Versace and Jonathan Anderson Take Top Honours at Fashion Awards

The celebration returned to Royal Albert Hall on Monday night with Naomi Campbell's emotional tribute to Azzedine Alaïa, as well as a performance by Rita Ora in homage to Fashion Icon recipient Donatella Versace.


Fashion Week

Why Victoria's Secret Is Waning

With its annual fashion show extravaganza, Victoria’s Secret has devised a powerful formula for uniting content and commerce. But its image is increasingly out of sync with consumers in the world's largest markets.

Fashion Week

Why Victoria's Secret Is Waning

With its annual fashion show extravaganza, Victoria’s Secret has devised a powerful formula for uniting content and commerce. But its image is increasingly out of sync with consumers in the world's largest markets.


Luxury

The Industry Remembers Azzedine Alaïa, A Fashion Original

The designer, whose passing was announced on Saturday morning, is remembered for his independence, compassion and creative genius.

Luxury

The Industry Remembers Azzedine Alaïa, A Fashion Original

The designer, whose passing was announced on Saturday morning, is remembered for his independence, compassion and creative genius.


Luxury

Azzedine Alaïa Passes Away

The French-Tunisian couturier has died at the age of 82, reports French media publication Le Point.

Luxury

Azzedine Alaïa Passes Away

The French-Tunisian couturier has died at the age of 82, reports French media publication Le Point.


News & Analysis

Lucinda Chambers, Vestoj and Condé Nast: What Happened?

Beyond the gossipy headlines, there’s more to the story of former British Vogue fashion director Lucinda Chambers’ interview with niche fashion journal Vestoj.

News & Analysis

Lucinda Chambers, Vestoj and Condé Nast: What Happened?

Beyond the gossipy headlines, there’s more to the story of former British Vogue fashion director Lucinda Chambers’ interview with niche fashion journal Vestoj.


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