Azzedine Alaïa
1939 - 2017
The notoriously press-shy couturier was trained by Christian Dior himself and built his own brand.
The Creative Class | Olivier Saillard, Curator
PARIS, France — In recent seasons, fashion exhibitions staged at major museums have drawn record-breaking crowds. But perhaps no curator has
The Creative Class | Olivier Saillard, Curator
PARIS, France — In recent seasons, fashion exhibitions staged at major museums have drawn record-breaking crowds. But perhaps no curator has
Colin's Column | Making the Case for a Modern Couture
PARIS, France — Strange people in the fashion world. Take Dior. The couturier who founded the house with money provided by Marcel Boussac, the cotton
Colin's Column | Making the Case for a Modern Couture
PARIS, France — Strange people in the fashion world. Take Dior. The couturier who founded the house with money provided by Marcel Boussac, the cotton
The Art and Science of Valuing Vintage
How to price vintage goods? The answer is part art, part science.
The Art and Science of Valuing Vintage
How to price vintage goods? The answer is part art, part science.
The Creative Class | Sarah Rutson-Pang, Fashion Director
HONG KONG, China — With her striking looks and impeccable taste, it's no surprise that Sarah Rutson-Pang is a permanent fixture in the front rows of
The Creative Class | Sarah Rutson-Pang, Fashion Director
HONG KONG, China — With her striking looks and impeccable taste, it's no surprise that Sarah Rutson-Pang is a permanent fixture in the front rows of
Peter Marino: Fashion’s Most Influential Architect
The fashion industry depends heavily on a wide variety of creatives apart from just fashion designers. In our new series, The Creative Class, BoF highlights success stories, insights and advice from the most talented creatives working in fashion today.
Peter Marino: Fashion’s Most Influential Architect
The fashion industry depends heavily on a wide variety of creatives apart from just fashion designers. In our new series, The Creative Class, BoF highlights success stories, insights and advice from the most talented creatives working in fashion today.
Does Azzedine Alaïa Have the Antidote to a Relentless Fashion System?
The relentless pace of the fashion industry has almost certainly contributed to the retirement, the downfall, and possibly even the death of some of
Does Azzedine Alaïa Have the Antidote to a Relentless Fashion System?
The relentless pace of the fashion industry has almost certainly contributed to the retirement, the downfall, and possibly even the death of some of
The Spotlight | Roberta Furlanetto
MILAN, Italy — The words "Made in Italy" have long been the pride of the Italian fashion system. But, in recent years, controversy has erupted as the
The Spotlight | Roberta Furlanetto
MILAN, Italy — The words "Made in Italy" have long been the pride of the Italian fashion system. But, in recent years, controversy has erupted as the
Breaking News: Alaïa in surprise deal with Richemont
I heard rumours in Paris last week about a major luxury group taking a significant stake in Azzedine Alaïa 's business, after he bought his business
Breaking News: Alaïa in surprise deal with Richemont
I heard rumours in Paris last week about a major luxury group taking a significant stake in Azzedine Alaïa 's business, after he bought his business
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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.
