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Christophe Lemaire & Sarah-Linh Tran

Co-artistic Directors, Lemaire

The former Hermès designer and his creative partner have turned the eponymous label into one of Paris' most dynamic designer businesses, while also helping shape the creative trajectory of Uniqlo.

Christophe Lemaire & Sarah-Linh Tran
News & Analysis

Update: Louis Vuitton Denies Report of Nicolas Ghesquière's Impending Exit

LVMH is considering a change of creative director at Louis Vuitton, with Jonathan Anderson seen as the front-runner to replace Nicolas Ghesquière, according to Reuters. Louis Vuitton has categorically denied the rumour and clarified that Ghesquière's contract expires in November 2018.

News & Analysis

Update: Louis Vuitton Denies Report of Nicolas Ghesquière's Impending Exit

LVMH is considering a change of creative director at Louis Vuitton, with Jonathan Anderson seen as the front-runner to replace Nicolas Ghesquière, according to Reuters. Louis Vuitton has categorically denied the rumour and clarified that Ghesquière's contract expires in November 2018.


News & Analysis

At Creative Helm of a Fashion Brand, Which Configuration Works Best?

From brand-makers to dual-role CEO-cum-creative directors, fashion brands are experimenting with a range of creative configurations.

News & Analysis

At Creative Helm of a Fashion Brand, Which Configuration Works Best?

From brand-makers to dual-role CEO-cum-creative directors, fashion brands are experimenting with a range of creative configurations.


Retail

Uniqlo Wants to Become World's Biggest Apparel Maker

Uniqlo has leveraged its prowess in mass production to build a fashion empire filled with shelves upon shelves of affordable, good quality items like down jackets, underwear and T-shirts.

Retail

Uniqlo Wants to Become World's Biggest Apparel Maker

Uniqlo has leveraged its prowess in mass production to build a fashion empire filled with shelves upon shelves of affordable, good quality items like down jackets, underwear and T-shirts.


News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top six fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top six fashion news and analysis stories of the week.


Retail

Triple-Major, China’s Rule-Breaking Retailer

A pioneering force in China’s independent retail scene, the multi-brand boutique has become a byword for quirky cool in Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu.

Retail

Triple-Major, China’s Rule-Breaking Retailer

A pioneering force in China’s independent retail scene, the multi-brand boutique has become a byword for quirky cool in Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Lemaire Joins Uniqlo, Ralph Lauren CFO, Dirk Bikkembergs Designer

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Christophe Lemaire Joins Uniqlo

Christophe Lemaire talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about joining the Japanese brand as artistic director of a new Paris-based R&D centre and the new ‘Uniqlo U’ line.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Christophe Lemaire Joins Uniqlo

Christophe Lemaire talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about joining the Japanese brand as artistic director of a new Paris-based R&D centre and the new ‘Uniqlo U’ line.


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: H&M, Ssense, Saloni

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: H&M, Ssense, Saloni

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Fashion Week

Practical Sensuality at Lemaire

If the changes in Christophe Lemaire’s collections season on season are essentially incremental, they continue to defy ennui because these are clothes that come alive on the body.

Fashion Week

Practical Sensuality at Lemaire

If the changes in Christophe Lemaire’s collections season on season are essentially incremental, they continue to defy ennui because these are clothes that come alive on the body.


Fashion Week

A Working Man’s Soul

A new sartorial spirit in suits and coats was combined with the utility of workwear.

Fashion Week

A Working Man’s Soul

A new sartorial spirit in suits and coats was combined with the utility of workwear.


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