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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

There Are Lessons to Learn from Zac Posen

The designer’s enchanting rise and predictable fall are emblematic of what’s wrong with the system.

Luxury

There Are Lessons to Learn from Zac Posen

The designer’s enchanting rise and predictable fall are emblematic of what’s wrong with the system.


Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Theory Founder Andrew Rosen on Fashion’s Past — and Future

The fashion retail pioneer speaks with BoF Chief Correspondent Lauren Sherman about identifying a gap in US and international markets for contemporary clothing brands and investing in emerging designers.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Theory Founder Andrew Rosen on Fashion’s Past — and Future

The fashion retail pioneer speaks with BoF Chief Correspondent Lauren Sherman about identifying a gap in US and international markets for contemporary clothing brands and investing in emerging designers.


News & Analysis

How SCAD Connects Students to a Global Fashion Ecosystem

With four interconnected global campuses in Savannah, Atlanta, Hong Kong and Lacoste operating a consistent class programme, Savannah College of Art and Design is in a unique position to provide a global fashion education and international industry experience.

News & Analysis

How SCAD Connects Students to a Global Fashion Ecosystem

With four interconnected global campuses in Savannah, Atlanta, Hong Kong and Lacoste operating a consistent class programme, Savannah College of Art and Design is in a unique position to provide a global fashion education and international industry experience.


Retail

Swatch Group Won't Renew Calvin Klein Licence Agreement

The group attributes the decision to uncertainties in Calvin Klein's management.

Retail

Swatch Group Won't Renew Calvin Klein Licence Agreement

The group attributes the decision to uncertainties in Calvin Klein's management.


Technology

The Adaptive Fashion Opportunity

Adaptive clothing is a $350 billion opportunity the fashion industry has largely ignored — until now.

Technology

The Adaptive Fashion Opportunity

Adaptive clothing is a $350 billion opportunity the fashion industry has largely ignored — until now.


Workplace & Talent

How to Create an Inclusive Workplace

Employees who feel comfortable and engaged make for a more productive and innovative workforce. Here’s how to make meaningful change in your company.

Workplace & Talent

How to Create an Inclusive Workplace

Employees who feel comfortable and engaged make for a more productive and innovative workforce. Here’s how to make meaningful change in your company.


News & Analysis

What Chika Is Teaching Fashion

The self-described ‘big and black, gay and vocal’ rapper from Montgomery, Alabama, went viral for taking Kanye West to task for supporting Donald Trump. Here, she shares her life story and critiques fashion’s attempts at inclusivity.

News & Analysis

What Chika Is Teaching Fashion

The self-described ‘big and black, gay and vocal’ rapper from Montgomery, Alabama, went viral for taking Kanye West to task for supporting Donald Trump. Here, she shares her life story and critiques fashion’s attempts at inclusivity.


News & Analysis

The Business of Casting Queer Models

Rising demand for LGBTQIA+ models is being driven by marketing as much as by social responsibility. But whatever the motives, greater visibility can help fight marginalisation.

News & Analysis

The Business of Casting Queer Models

Rising demand for LGBTQIA+ models is being driven by marketing as much as by social responsibility. But whatever the motives, greater visibility can help fight marginalisation.


China

Is Suburbia China’s Next Retail Gold Mine?

Beyond Shanghai’s downtown shopping meccas, suburban malls and mixed-use developments on the outskirts of the city present an exciting opportunity for brands like Calvin Klein, Nike and Sephora who have begun to put down roots here.

China

Is Suburbia China’s Next Retail Gold Mine?

Beyond Shanghai’s downtown shopping meccas, suburban malls and mixed-use developments on the outskirts of the city present an exciting opportunity for brands like Calvin Klein, Nike and Sephora who have begun to put down roots here.


Retail

Browns 'Roaming Retail' Concept to Set Up Shop in Berlin

The British multi-brand boutique will host a three-day, festival-style pop up for the latest incarnation of its 'Nomad' travelling retail concept.

Retail

Browns 'Roaming Retail' Concept to Set Up Shop in Berlin

The British multi-brand boutique will host a three-day, festival-style pop up for the latest incarnation of its 'Nomad' travelling retail concept.


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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