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Entrepreneurship

America’s Designer ‘Darlings’ Go Corporate

Once hellbent on building their own luxury labels, a growing number of the country’s top talents are instead snapping up full-time roles at mass brands.

Entrepreneurship

America’s Designer ‘Darlings’ Go Corporate

Once hellbent on building their own luxury labels, a growing number of the country’s top talents are instead snapping up full-time roles at mass brands.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Sephora Names New President and CEO, Courrèges Hires Artistic Director From Louis Vuitton

This week, Martin Brok succeeded Chris de Lapuente as president and chief executive of LVMH-owned Sephora, while Nicolas Di Felice joined Courrèges as artistic director.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Sephora Names New President and CEO, Courrèges Hires Artistic Director From Louis Vuitton

This week, Martin Brok succeeded Chris de Lapuente as president and chief executive of LVMH-owned Sephora, while Nicolas Di Felice joined Courrèges as artistic director.


Retail

Chris Benz Exits J.Crew

The womenswear designer is leaving the challenged brand just as it emerges from bankruptcy protection.

Retail

Chris Benz Exits J.Crew

The womenswear designer is leaving the challenged brand just as it emerges from bankruptcy protection.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Vogue International Has Tapped Holly Shackleton as Editor-in-Chief, Chanel Appointed Co-Artistic Directors

This week, Vogue International named a new editor-in-chief, while Chanel confirmed two top creative appointments following the death of Karl Lagerfeld.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Vogue International Has Tapped Holly Shackleton as Editor-in-Chief, Chanel Appointed Co-Artistic Directors

This week, Vogue International named a new editor-in-chief, while Chanel confirmed two top creative appointments following the death of Karl Lagerfeld.


Retail

J.Crew Taps Chris Benz as Head of Women's Design

Benz started his career at the specialty retailer in 2005.

Retail

J.Crew Taps Chris Benz as Head of Women's Design

Benz started his career at the specialty retailer in 2005.


News & Analysis

Breaking the Bill Blass Curse

The pioneering American brand is back with a new business model and a new creative director. Can Chris Benz succeed where so many others have failed?

News & Analysis

Breaking the Bill Blass Curse

The pioneering American brand is back with a new business model and a new creative director. Can Chris Benz succeed where so many others have failed?


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Chris Benz to Bill Blass, Tomas Maier Names CEO, Condé Nast Hires Fred Santarpia

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.