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Calvin Klein

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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Technology

How Fashion’s Most Talked-About Start-Ups Are Actually Performing

From Rent the Runway to Refinery 29, BoF separates the break-outs from the flameouts.

Technology

How Fashion’s Most Talked-About Start-Ups Are Actually Performing

From Rent the Runway to Refinery 29, BoF separates the break-outs from the flameouts.


Fashion Week

A Dissonant Gumbo of Americana at Calvin Klein

Raf Simons nailed the lethal anxiety at the heart of the American dream, and it was brilliant.

Fashion Week

A Dissonant Gumbo of Americana at Calvin Klein

Raf Simons nailed the lethal anxiety at the heart of the American dream, and it was brilliant.


News & Analysis

Modus and BPCM London Merge

As the business of public relations evolves, the newly created agency ModusBPCM will provide a more integrated approach to marketing and communications.

News & Analysis

Modus and BPCM London Merge

As the business of public relations evolves, the newly created agency ModusBPCM will provide a more integrated approach to marketing and communications.


News & Analysis

Designer Fragrances Take Cues from the Growing 'Niche' Market

What fashion houses can learn from the growth of indie brands like Le Labo, D.S. & Durga and Byredo.

News & Analysis

Designer Fragrances Take Cues from the Growing 'Niche' Market

What fashion houses can learn from the growth of indie brands like Le Labo, D.S. & Durga and Byredo.


Marketing

The Problem With ‘Full Look’ Styling in Fashion Magazines

As fashion titles face increasing pressure from brands to show clothes exactly as they appeared on the runway, the editorial shoot has become less about consumer inspiration and more of a controlled marketing play.

Marketing

The Problem With ‘Full Look’ Styling in Fashion Magazines

As fashion titles face increasing pressure from brands to show clothes exactly as they appeared on the runway, the editorial shoot has become less about consumer inspiration and more of a controlled marketing play.


Retail

Sales Increases at Guess and Calvin Klein Offer Hope to Apparel Industry

Shares are up 21 percent to $15.05 at Guess, while Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein declare strong international growth, attributed to surging trends in denim and intimates among teens.  

Retail

Sales Increases at Guess and Calvin Klein Offer Hope to Apparel Industry

Shares are up 21 percent to $15.05 at Guess, while Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein declare strong international growth, attributed to surging trends in denim and intimates among teens.  


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Kate Phelan Exits Topshop, Kering Hires From Apple

This week, Topshop's creative director Kate Phelan steps down, while Kering-owned Ulysse Nardin names Patrick Pruniaux its new chief executive.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Kate Phelan Exits Topshop, Kering Hires From Apple

This week, Topshop's creative director Kate Phelan steps down, while Kering-owned Ulysse Nardin names Patrick Pruniaux its new chief executive.


News & Analysis

ASOS to Open Second US Distribution Centre

$40 million will be spent opening the new centre in Atlanta, Georgia to continue the retailer's strong US growth figures in the past 12 months.

News & Analysis

ASOS to Open Second US Distribution Centre

$40 million will be spent opening the new centre in Atlanta, Georgia to continue the retailer's strong US growth figures in the past 12 months.


Workplace & Talent

How I Broke into Fashion | US Vogue's Sally Singer

Sally Singer went from literary publishing to editing features at US Vogue, before helping to spearhead a major digital drive for the Condé Nast title. How did she do it?

Workplace & Talent

How I Broke into Fashion | US Vogue's Sally Singer

Sally Singer went from literary publishing to editing features at US Vogue, before helping to spearhead a major digital drive for the Condé Nast title. How did she do it?


Financial Markets

Evaluating Raf Simons’ First Year at Calvin Klein

It’s been one year since Raf Simons took creative control of Calvin Klein. Is it working?

Financial Markets

Evaluating Raf Simons’ First Year at Calvin Klein

It’s been one year since Raf Simons took creative control of Calvin Klein. Is it working?


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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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