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Christopher Bailey

Former President & Chief Creative Officer, Burberry

With Angela Ahrendts, he transformed a staid British label into a coveted luxury megabrand with a focus on digital innovation.

Christopher Bailey
Financial Markets

The Rise, Stumble and Future of Lululemon

How will the activewear brand that helped create the market rise above a consumer backlash sparked by a defective product, an avalanche of new competitors and an estranged, yet influential founder? BoF speaks to chief executive Laurent Potdevin.

Financial Markets

The Rise, Stumble and Future of Lululemon

How will the activewear brand that helped create the market rise above a consumer backlash sparked by a defective product, an avalanche of new competitors and an estranged, yet influential founder? BoF speaks to chief executive Laurent Potdevin.


Marketing

Trey Laird, Master of the American Brand

The creative director and founder of Laird + Partners talks to BoF about crafting brand communications for a slew of major fashion clients, from Tom Ford to Gap.

Marketing

Trey Laird, Master of the American Brand

The creative director and founder of Laird + Partners talks to BoF about crafting brand communications for a slew of major fashion clients, from Tom Ford to Gap.


Global Markets

As Slowdown Takes Toll, Pressure Grows on Bailey to Transform Burberry

Christopher Bailey, chief executive officer of Burberry, is now facing a slowdown in the global luxury market that could pose the biggest challenge to his executive career.

Global Markets

As Slowdown Takes Toll, Pressure Grows on Bailey to Transform Burberry

Christopher Bailey, chief executive officer of Burberry, is now facing a slowdown in the global luxury market that could pose the biggest challenge to his executive career.


Fashion Week

Christopher Bailey Chases an Old-Time Good Luck Formula

There wasn't much news in Burberry's new men's collection, but you can't keep a good coat down.

Fashion Week

Christopher Bailey Chases an Old-Time Good Luck Formula

There wasn't much news in Burberry's new men's collection, but you can't keep a good coat down.


News & Analysis

The Year in Pictures 2015

From major appointments to travelling shows, these were the standout moments and events that took place in fashion in 2015.

News & Analysis

The Year in Pictures 2015

From major appointments to travelling shows, these were the standout moments and events that took place in fashion in 2015.


News & Analysis

Top 10 Newsmakers of 2015

BoF unveils the biggest stories of the year.

News & Analysis

Top 10 Newsmakers of 2015

BoF unveils the biggest stories of the year.


News & Analysis

Can Burberry and Prada Face Their Problems?

Shares in Prada and Burberry have lost significant value in the past few months. Both brands need to face up to their problems, says Luca Solca.

News & Analysis

Can Burberry and Prada Face Their Problems?

Shares in Prada and Burberry have lost significant value in the past few months. Both brands need to face up to their problems, says Luca Solca.


Fashion Week

Burberry's First Showing of its New United Front

Christopher Bailey's pre-Fall goes heavy on the house's military heritage, light on the lightness.

Fashion Week

Burberry's First Showing of its New United Front

Christopher Bailey's pre-Fall goes heavy on the house's military heritage, light on the lightness.


Financial Markets

Burberry, Hermès Signal US Slowdown on Heels of Asian Slump

Hermès International SCA and Burberry Group Plc reported sputtering sales growth in America, adding to the woes of luxury-goods makers already reeling from an Asian slump.

Financial Markets

Burberry, Hermès Signal US Slowdown on Heels of Asian Slump

Hermès International SCA and Burberry Group Plc reported sputtering sales growth in America, adding to the woes of luxury-goods makers already reeling from an Asian slump.


Financial Markets

Burberry Beats Estimates as Luxury Maker Battles Tough Backdrop

Burberry Group Plc reported first-half profit that beat analysts’ estimates as cost savings helped offset slowing revenue growth.

Financial Markets

Burberry Beats Estimates as Luxury Maker Battles Tough Backdrop

Burberry Group Plc reported first-half profit that beat analysts’ estimates as cost savings helped offset slowing revenue growth.


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