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Founder, Calvin Klein

With his minimalist aesthetic and sensual imagery, he launched an iconic American lifestyle brand encompassing apparel, fragrance and jewellery.

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News & Analysis

Amid Model Wars, Ford Rebrands with the Help of Fabien Baron

After years of struggle, Ford Models, the agency founded by Eileen and Jerry Ford in 1946, is adopting a new strategy led by two former rivals.

News & Analysis

Amid Model Wars, Ford Rebrands with the Help of Fabien Baron

After years of struggle, Ford Models, the agency founded by Eileen and Jerry Ford in 1946, is adopting a new strategy led by two former rivals.


Sustainability

Fashion Needs an Open-Source Sustainability Solution

Fashion brands are treating sustainability with new seriousness, but only an open source approach will move the entire industry forward.

Sustainability

Fashion Needs an Open-Source Sustainability Solution

Fashion brands are treating sustainability with new seriousness, but only an open source approach will move the entire industry forward.


Luxury

Gucci Bans Fur: ‘It’s Not Modern’

The Kering-owned megabrand lends heft to a growing chorus of luxury companies going fur-free.

Luxury

Gucci Bans Fur: ‘It’s Not Modern’

The Kering-owned megabrand lends heft to a growing chorus of luxury companies going fur-free.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Is Fashion Missing the Homeware Opportunity?

Too many luxury brands are still not thinking strategically about the category — at their own peril, argues Isabelle Dubern.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Is Fashion Missing the Homeware Opportunity?

Too many luxury brands are still not thinking strategically about the category — at their own peril, argues Isabelle Dubern.


Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Spring/Summer 2018

In a 'fashion month' full of headline-grabbing moments, these shows cut through the clutter.

Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Spring/Summer 2018

In a 'fashion month' full of headline-grabbing moments, these shows cut through the clutter.


News & Analysis

Citizens of Humanity Reclaims Independence in Break From Investors

The premium denim label is implementing a creative restructuring as management buys back the company from its founder and private equity firm.  

News & Analysis

Citizens of Humanity Reclaims Independence in Break From Investors

The premium denim label is implementing a creative restructuring as management buys back the company from its founder and private equity firm.  


Fashion Week

Joseph Altuzarra Sublimates His Sexual Desires

On the eve of his Paris Fashion Week debut, the designer talks to Tim Blanks about the alter ego at the heart of his label, Paris versus New York and the transformative power of clothing, courtesy of Document Journal.

Fashion Week

Joseph Altuzarra Sublimates His Sexual Desires

On the eve of his Paris Fashion Week debut, the designer talks to Tim Blanks about the alter ego at the heart of his label, Paris versus New York and the transformative power of clothing, courtesy of Document Journal.


News & Analysis

How Mid Heels Became the Cash ‘Kitten’ of Footwear

Lower heels are outpacing high heels in sales, but it’s about more than the return of Nineties trends.

News & Analysis

How Mid Heels Became the Cash ‘Kitten’ of Footwear

Lower heels are outpacing high heels in sales, but it’s about more than the return of Nineties trends.


Financial Markets

Gucci's Rise Signals a New Model for Fashion

As a fashion system built on seasonal collections, runway shows and wholesale partnerships continues to wane, what’s taking its place?

Financial Markets

Gucci's Rise Signals a New Model for Fashion

As a fashion system built on seasonal collections, runway shows and wholesale partnerships continues to wane, what’s taking its place?


News & Analysis

Plus-Size Lingerie Turns Into Rare Growth Market in US Apparel

Lingerie is the fastest-growing segment of the $21 billion plus-size women’s clothing sector, with brands including Calvin Klein and specialty retailers like Brayola introducing more brassieres in 40DD and beyond.

News & Analysis

Plus-Size Lingerie Turns Into Rare Growth Market in US Apparel

Lingerie is the fastest-growing segment of the $21 billion plus-size women’s clothing sector, with brands including Calvin Klein and specialty retailers like Brayola introducing more brassieres in 40DD and beyond.


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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.

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