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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

Alibaba, Shoprunner Plan to Launch Joint China Service

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd  has struck one of its largest deals with a U.S. online retailer, agreeing to help

News & Analysis

Alibaba, Shoprunner Plan to Launch Joint China Service

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd  has struck one of its largest deals with a U.S. online retailer, agreeing to help



News & Analysis

South Africa's Woolworths Takes on Zara and H&M With Australian Bid

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Woolworths Holdings Ltd. of South Africa is using a $2 billion takeover of Australia's David Jones Ltd. to challenge

News & Analysis

South Africa's Woolworths Takes on Zara and H&M With Australian Bid

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Woolworths Holdings Ltd. of South Africa is using a $2 billion takeover of Australia's David Jones Ltd. to challenge


News & Analysis

PVH Invests in Karl Lagerfeld Parent Company

NEW YORK, United States — PVH Corp., the company behind the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands, has become a minority shareholder in fashion

News & Analysis

PVH Invests in Karl Lagerfeld Parent Company

NEW YORK, United States — PVH Corp., the company behind the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands, has become a minority shareholder in fashion


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Shiffman to Helm Calvin Klein, Carra to Agnona, Ippolito Etro Exits Family Business

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


China

Li & Fung Shares Surge 19 Percent on Upbeat Earnings, Spin-off Plan

HONG KONG, China — Shares of global sourcing firm Li & Fung Ltd jumped to their highest in more than a year on Friday as investors cheered

China

Li & Fung Shares Surge 19 Percent on Upbeat Earnings, Spin-off Plan

HONG KONG, China — Shares of global sourcing firm Li & Fung Ltd jumped to their highest in more than a year on Friday as investors cheered


Workplace & Talent

John Varvatos Says It’s All About Focus

As John Varvatos launches a new flagship on New York’s Madison Avenue, part of an ambitious global retail rollout, BoF sits down with the designer to learn how he built his business at the intersection of fashion and rock n’ roll.

Workplace & Talent

John Varvatos Says It’s All About Focus

As John Varvatos launches a new flagship on New York’s Madison Avenue, part of an ambitious global retail rollout, BoF sits down with the designer to learn how he built his business at the intersection of fashion and rock n’ roll.


Luxury

Oscars Red Carpet: A Runway of Sharp Elbows and High Fashion Stakes

LOS ANGELES, United States — When Jennifer Lawrence tripped on her way to accept her best actress Oscar last year, her blush pink princess-like Dior

Luxury

Oscars Red Carpet: A Runway of Sharp Elbows and High Fashion Stakes

LOS ANGELES, United States — When Jennifer Lawrence tripped on her way to accept her best actress Oscar last year, her blush pink princess-like Dior


News & Analysis

Plans for New York Men’s Fashion Week Stalled

In a fast-growing men’s fashion market, plans to mount a New York Men’s Fashion Week, once expected to debut this July, appear to have stalled. BoF reports.

News & Analysis

Plans for New York Men’s Fashion Week Stalled

In a fast-growing men’s fashion market, plans to mount a New York Men’s Fashion Week, once expected to debut this July, appear to have stalled. BoF reports.


News & Analysis

Top Boys: Male Supermodels in the Making?

Today, in the first instalment of Cover Stories, we explore the story behind the March cover of Details. As the luxury menswear market continues to grow, an elite group of male models are leaving behind the traditional confines of namelessness and emerging as brands in and of themselves. Will they become household names?

News & Analysis

Top Boys: Male Supermodels in the Making?

Today, in the first instalment of Cover Stories, we explore the story behind the March cover of Details. As the luxury menswear market continues to grow, an elite group of male models are leaving behind the traditional confines of namelessness and emerging as brands in and of themselves. Will they become household names?


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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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