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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

Is Haute Couture Poised for Reinvention or Irrelevance?

PARIS, France — Couture! This magic word was all but forgotten 30-odd years ago, except in the most exalted and privileged of social circles. Since

Luxury

Is Haute Couture Poised for Reinvention or Irrelevance?

PARIS, France — Couture! This magic word was all but forgotten 30-odd years ago, except in the most exalted and privileged of social circles. Since


News & Analysis

What to Make of PPR's Christopher Kane Investment

French luxury conglomerate PPR’s announcement, earlier today, that it has acquired a 51 percent stake in emerging London label Christopher Kane is particularly significant. Indeed, it’s been a very long time since a major luxury group has taken a majority stake in a young designer fashion brand.

News & Analysis

What to Make of PPR's Christopher Kane Investment

French luxury conglomerate PPR’s announcement, earlier today, that it has acquired a 51 percent stake in emerging London label Christopher Kane is particularly significant. Indeed, it’s been a very long time since a major luxury group has taken a majority stake in a young designer fashion brand.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Toxic Chemicals in Clothing Make All of Us Fashion Victims

Today, to coincide with the release of a major investigative report by Greenpeace International, Toxic Threads: The Big Fashion Stitch-Up, guest

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Toxic Chemicals in Clothing Make All of Us Fashion Victims

Today, to coincide with the release of a major investigative report by Greenpeace International, Toxic Threads: The Big Fashion Stitch-Up, guest


Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Nickelson Wooster, Creative Director

NEW YORK, United States — He has been ordained "the alpha male of American street style" by GQ and called "Woost God" by some of his most rabid fans.

Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Nickelson Wooster, Creative Director

NEW YORK, United States — He has been ordained "the alpha male of American street style" by GQ and called "Woost God" by some of his most rabid fans.


Workplace & Talent

Edward Enninful: 'A Good Stylist Can Work in Any Medium'

BoF traces the personal and professional trajectory of stylist and fashion director Edward Enninful, from his 'baptism into fashion' on the London Tube to the offices of Condé Nast.

Workplace & Talent

Edward Enninful: 'A Good Stylist Can Work in Any Medium'

BoF traces the personal and professional trajectory of stylist and fashion director Edward Enninful, from his 'baptism into fashion' on the London Tube to the offices of Condé Nast.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Italo Zucchelli's Sublime Futurism — Part II

In Part I, we examined Italo Zucchelli’s philosophy of menswear. Today, we explore the designer’s creative process and approach to innovation.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Italo Zucchelli's Sublime Futurism — Part II

In Part I, we examined Italo Zucchelli’s philosophy of menswear. Today, we explore the designer’s creative process and approach to innovation.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Italo Zucchelli's Sublime Futurism — Part I

In an exclusive two part interview, courtesy of our friends at 032c, Pierre Alexandre de Looz explores the work of Italo Zucchelli, Calvin Klein

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Italo Zucchelli's Sublime Futurism — Part I

In an exclusive two part interview, courtesy of our friends at 032c, Pierre Alexandre de Looz explores the work of Italo Zucchelli, Calvin Klein


News & Analysis

Tom Murry Breaks Down Calvin Klein’s Business Model

BoF’s Imran Amed talks to Tom Murry, chief executive of Calvin Klein, for an inside look at one of the most successful American fashion businesses of the last 25 years.

News & Analysis

Tom Murry Breaks Down Calvin Klein’s Business Model

BoF’s Imran Amed talks to Tom Murry, chief executive of Calvin Klein, for an inside look at one of the most successful American fashion businesses of the last 25 years.


Fashion Week

CEO Talk | Steven Kolb, Chief Executive Officer, Council of Fashion Designers of America

PARIS, France — The fashion world is in a tizzy. Ever since the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) laid down the gauntlet, scheduling next

Fashion Week

CEO Talk | Steven Kolb, Chief Executive Officer, Council of Fashion Designers of America

PARIS, France — The fashion world is in a tizzy. Ever since the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) laid down the gauntlet, scheduling next


Workplace & Talent

Peter Marino: Fashion’s Most Influential Architect

The fashion industry depends heavily on a wide variety of creatives apart from just fashion designers. In our new series, The Creative Class, BoF highlights success stories, insights and advice from the most talented creatives working in fashion today.

Workplace & Talent

Peter Marino: Fashion’s Most Influential Architect

The fashion industry depends heavily on a wide variety of creatives apart from just fashion designers. In our new series, The Creative Class, BoF highlights success stories, insights and advice from the most talented creatives working in fashion today.


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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