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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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News & Analysis

Fashion Goes to Hollywood

The ringmasters of American entertainment are betting big on the future of fashion.

News & Analysis

Fashion Goes to Hollywood

The ringmasters of American entertainment are betting big on the future of fashion.


News & Analysis

News Bites | Hailey Baldwin and Maria Borges Are #TiedTogether on Elle Brasil

In today's News Bites, models Hailey Baldwin and Maria Borges wear white bandanas on dual covers of Elle Brasil's latest issue, in a show of support for solidarity, human unity and inclusiveness.

News & Analysis

News Bites | Hailey Baldwin and Maria Borges Are #TiedTogether on Elle Brasil

In today's News Bites, models Hailey Baldwin and Maria Borges wear white bandanas on dual covers of Elle Brasil's latest issue, in a show of support for solidarity, human unity and inclusiveness.


News & Analysis

The Politically Active Designers Reimagining American Identity

As rising openness faces off against a reactionary countercurrent, politically active designers are infiltrating the American fashion mainstream.

News & Analysis

The Politically Active Designers Reimagining American Identity

As rising openness faces off against a reactionary countercurrent, politically active designers are infiltrating the American fashion mainstream.


Luxury

Is Luxury Outerwear the Next ‘It’ Category?

In recent seasons, luxury outerwear has become a strong status symbol — and sales driver.

Luxury

Is Luxury Outerwear the Next ‘It’ Category?

In recent seasons, luxury outerwear has become a strong status symbol — and sales driver.


Creative Class

6 Lessons From Melanie Ward on Building a Cult Brand

Melanie Ward ushered in a new mood of raw imagery in the 1990s, helping to build some of the era’s most iconic brands, including Helmut Lang and Calvin Klein.

Creative Class

6 Lessons From Melanie Ward on Building a Cult Brand

Melanie Ward ushered in a new mood of raw imagery in the 1990s, helping to build some of the era’s most iconic brands, including Helmut Lang and Calvin Klein.


Luxury

The Business of Cruise: Go Big or Go Home

While some smaller labels are abandoning Cruise shows altogether, luxury megabrands continue to pour up to $10 million into elaborate spectacles. Is it worth the investment?

Luxury

The Business of Cruise: Go Big or Go Home

While some smaller labels are abandoning Cruise shows altogether, luxury megabrands continue to pour up to $10 million into elaborate spectacles. Is it worth the investment?


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | All Change At Estée Lauder, Dune Hires From Ralph Lauren

This week, Estée Lauder announces global brand leadership changes, while The Dune Group has tapped Ralph Lauren director Rob Silsbury to lead it's e-commerce and marketing divisions.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | All Change At Estée Lauder, Dune Hires From Ralph Lauren

This week, Estée Lauder announces global brand leadership changes, while The Dune Group has tapped Ralph Lauren director Rob Silsbury to lead it's e-commerce and marketing divisions.


Financial Markets

Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger Owner PVH Beats First-Quarter Forecasts

The New York-based company posted revenue of $1.99 billion in the period.

Financial Markets

Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger Owner PVH Beats First-Quarter Forecasts

The New York-based company posted revenue of $1.99 billion in the period.


Retail

What's Next for DKNY?

After acquiring DKNY for $650 million, apparel firm G-III has cut a series of deals that could initially raise brand awareness and sales, but ultimately damage the label's premium image.

Retail

What's Next for DKNY?

After acquiring DKNY for $650 million, apparel firm G-III has cut a series of deals that could initially raise brand awareness and sales, but ultimately damage the label's premium image.


Luxury

For American Fashion, A Changing of the Guard

Many of the country’s most influential founder-led fashion brands are navigating their first attempts at succession planning.

Luxury

For American Fashion, A Changing of the Guard

Many of the country’s most influential founder-led fashion brands are navigating their first attempts at succession planning.


What is The BoF 500?

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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