Azzedine Alaïa
1939 - 2017
The notoriously press-shy couturier was trained by Christian Dior himself and built his own brand.


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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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