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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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Luxury

Can Raf Go Mass?

This week, the fashion world caught its first glimpse of Raf Simons’ vision for Calvin Klein, raising questions about whether the designer can balance his personal aesthetic with the needs of the multi-tiered, multi-billion-dollar brand.

Luxury

Can Raf Go Mass?

This week, the fashion world caught its first glimpse of Raf Simons’ vision for Calvin Klein, raising questions about whether the designer can balance his personal aesthetic with the needs of the multi-tiered, multi-billion-dollar brand.


News & Analysis

Inside Vice’s Fashion Strategy

Following a series of fashion acquisitions, Vice co-president Andrew Creighton lays out the company’s plans to win over fashion and luxury advertisers.

News & Analysis

Inside Vice’s Fashion Strategy

Following a series of fashion acquisitions, Vice co-president Andrew Creighton lays out the company’s plans to win over fashion and luxury advertisers.


Luxury

LVMH’s Trump Visit Marks Paralysing Moment for Fashion Industry

Following Arnault’s sit-down with Trump, LVMH said the French company was considering expanding its production in the US.

Luxury

LVMH’s Trump Visit Marks Paralysing Moment for Fashion Industry

Following Arnault’s sit-down with Trump, LVMH said the French company was considering expanding its production in the US.


Retail

Michael Kors, Prada Skimp on New Designs in Face of Handbag Woes

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd., Prada SpA, LVMH’s Louis Vuitton and Burberry Group Plc all reduced the number of styles introduced last quarter.

Retail

Michael Kors, Prada Skimp on New Designs in Face of Handbag Woes

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd., Prada SpA, LVMH’s Louis Vuitton and Burberry Group Plc all reduced the number of styles introduced last quarter.


Retail

Korean Retailers Shake up the Old Guard

South Korean retail has long been dominated by a web of conservative conglomerates called chaebols — but a few innovative retailers are pushing the boundaries of product, positioning and price.

Retail

Korean Retailers Shake up the Old Guard

South Korean retail has long been dominated by a web of conservative conglomerates called chaebols — but a few innovative retailers are pushing the boundaries of product, positioning and price.


News & Analysis

Report: Louis Vuitton's Natacha Ramsay-Levi to Take Lead at Chloé

Chloé's current creative director, Clare Waight Keller has decided not to renew her contract, which ends in March, sources said.

News & Analysis

Report: Louis Vuitton's Natacha Ramsay-Levi to Take Lead at Chloé

Chloé's current creative director, Clare Waight Keller has decided not to renew her contract, which ends in March, sources said.


Luxury

Fashion's Top 10 Newsmakers of 2016

BoF breaks down the people behind the biggest fashion stories of the year.

Luxury

Fashion's Top 10 Newsmakers of 2016

BoF breaks down the people behind the biggest fashion stories of the year.


Luxury

10 Forces That Shaped Fashion in 2016

BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report, The State of Fashion 2017, examines the trends that shaped the global fashion industry in 2016, from pervasive uncertainty to the deepening of discount culture.

Luxury

10 Forces That Shaped Fashion in 2016

BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report, The State of Fashion 2017, examines the trends that shaped the global fashion industry in 2016, from pervasive uncertainty to the deepening of discount culture.


Fashion Week

What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?

As more and more brands integrate their men’s and women’s shows, the industry needs a more fluid approach to fashion week.

Fashion Week

What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?

As more and more brands integrate their men’s and women’s shows, the industry needs a more fluid approach to fashion week.


News & Analysis

Asos Boosts UK Sourcing After Pound’s Brexit Fall

Asos Plc, Britain’s largest online-only fashion retailer, plans to double its UK manufacturing as the pound’s post-Brexit plunge makes domestic production more affordable.

News & Analysis

Asos Boosts UK Sourcing After Pound’s Brexit Fall

Asos Plc, Britain’s largest online-only fashion retailer, plans to double its UK manufacturing as the pound’s post-Brexit plunge makes domestic production more affordable.


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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