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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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Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Raf Simons Joins Calvin Klein, CEO Exits Ferragamo, Vans' Brand President

This week, Raf Simons started as chief creative officer at Calvin Klein, while longstanding Salvatore Ferragamo chief executive officer Michele Norsa departed his post.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Raf Simons Joins Calvin Klein, CEO Exits Ferragamo, Vans' Brand President

This week, Raf Simons started as chief creative officer at Calvin Klein, while longstanding Salvatore Ferragamo chief executive officer Michele Norsa departed his post.


News & Analysis

Raf Simons Starts at Calvin Klein, Marking Strategic Shift

In a bold and widely anticipated move, Raf Simons has been named chief creative officer of Calvin Klein, bringing his signature minimalist aesthetic to the iconic American brand, the company has confirmed.

News & Analysis

Raf Simons Starts at Calvin Klein, Marking Strategic Shift

In a bold and widely anticipated move, Raf Simons has been named chief creative officer of Calvin Klein, bringing his signature minimalist aesthetic to the iconic American brand, the company has confirmed.


Media

BoF Exclusive | Vice Acquires Starworks, Adding to Fashion Arsenal

Global youth media juggernaut Vice has taken a controlling stake in Starworks Group, creating a combined brand development and media offering targeting the fashion industry.

Media

BoF Exclusive | Vice Acquires Starworks, Adding to Fashion Arsenal

Global youth media juggernaut Vice has taken a controlling stake in Starworks Group, creating a combined brand development and media offering targeting the fashion industry.


News & Analysis

Pierre-Yves Roussel on Why LVMH Sold Donna Karan

LVMH's surprise decision to sell Donna Karan International was driven by an unsolicited offer at a high price and a poor fit with the group's luxury business model, says Pierre-Yves Roussel.

News & Analysis

Pierre-Yves Roussel on Why LVMH Sold Donna Karan

LVMH's surprise decision to sell Donna Karan International was driven by an unsolicited offer at a high price and a poor fit with the group's luxury business model, says Pierre-Yves Roussel.


News & Analysis

LVMH Sells Donna Karan to G-III Apparel for $650 Million

Following rumours last week, LVMH has agreed to sell Donna Karan International Inc. to G-III Apparel Group Ltd. for an enterprise value of $650 million.

News & Analysis

LVMH Sells Donna Karan to G-III Apparel for $650 Million

Following rumours last week, LVMH has agreed to sell Donna Karan International Inc. to G-III Apparel Group Ltd. for an enterprise value of $650 million.


News & Analysis

Peter Copping Out at Oscar de la Renta

Peter Copping is leaving his post as creative director of Oscar de la Renta, BoF has learned.

News & Analysis

Peter Copping Out at Oscar de la Renta

Peter Copping is leaving his post as creative director of Oscar de la Renta, BoF has learned.


Fashion Week

At New York Men’s Shows, the Runway Takes Backseat to Bigger Issues

New York Fashion Week: Men’s may have its limits, but the discussion swirling around the shows gave the event relevance.

Fashion Week

At New York Men’s Shows, the Runway Takes Backseat to Bigger Issues

New York Fashion Week: Men’s may have its limits, but the discussion swirling around the shows gave the event relevance.


News & Analysis

Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading

Colin McDowell shares his essential summer fashion reading list, from ‘Fashion Game Changers’ to a catalogue of Karl Lagerfeld's work for Chanel.

News & Analysis

Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading

Colin McDowell shares his essential summer fashion reading list, from ‘Fashion Game Changers’ to a catalogue of Karl Lagerfeld's work for Chanel.


Technology

JD.com, Stepping Out of Alibaba’s Shadow?

Haoyu Shen, chief executive of JD.com’s JD Mall unit, reveals how the Chinese online giant plans to take on Alibaba’s Tmall and seize more of the country’s fashion e-commerce market.

Technology

JD.com, Stepping Out of Alibaba’s Shadow?

Haoyu Shen, chief executive of JD.com’s JD Mall unit, reveals how the Chinese online giant plans to take on Alibaba’s Tmall and seize more of the country’s fashion e-commerce market.


Fashion Week

Donatella Versace and Bruce Weber Reunited

It’s been 17 years since Bruce Weber and Donatella Versace last worked together. The results are an intoxicating mix of Karlie Kloss, Gigi Hadid, the Hubbard Street Dance Company and street-cast kids from Chicago.

Fashion Week

Donatella Versace and Bruce Weber Reunited

It’s been 17 years since Bruce Weber and Donatella Versace last worked together. The results are an intoxicating mix of Karlie Kloss, Gigi Hadid, the Hubbard Street Dance Company and street-cast kids from Chicago.


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