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Designer & Founder, Diane von Furstenberg

The Belgian born American design icon married into the German princely House of Fürstenberghe and is known as the creator of the famous wrap dress.

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Marketing

Can Condé Nast Woo Pandemic-Wary Advertisers?

This week, everyone will be talking about Condé Nast’s latest advertising push, what Nike’s results say about the activewear market and the fate of physical retail. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet. 

Marketing

Can Condé Nast Woo Pandemic-Wary Advertisers?

This week, everyone will be talking about Condé Nast’s latest advertising push, what Nike’s results say about the activewear market and the fate of physical retail. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet. 


Retail

Following Mass Layoffs, Diane von Furstenberg Faces an Uncertain Future

As the company refocuses its prospects on China amid the pandemic, more than 75 percent of the 400-person staff has been let go, while 18 out of 19 stores are closing. But the contemporary brand's business model was challenged long before Covid-19.

Retail

Following Mass Layoffs, Diane von Furstenberg Faces an Uncertain Future

As the company refocuses its prospects on China amid the pandemic, more than 75 percent of the 400-person staff has been let go, while 18 out of 19 stores are closing. But the contemporary brand's business model was challenged long before Covid-19.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Miu Miu Appoints General Manager, Nike Announces Shakeup

This week, Prada appoints a former Kering Eyewear executive to the helm of Miu Miu, while Nike makes a number of changes to its C-Suite.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Miu Miu Appoints General Manager, Nike Announces Shakeup

This week, Prada appoints a former Kering Eyewear executive to the helm of Miu Miu, while Nike makes a number of changes to its C-Suite.


Fashion Week

What Happened to New York Fashion?

With more absences on the New York Fashion Week calendar than ever before, BoF looks back at a decade of changes and turmoil in America’s fashion capital.

Fashion Week

What Happened to New York Fashion?

With more absences on the New York Fashion Week calendar than ever before, BoF looks back at a decade of changes and turmoil in America’s fashion capital.


Retail

Lord & Taylor Is Returning to New York With a Mini Store

The department store will return to Manhattan this holiday season as a temporary, two-week shop, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Retail

Lord & Taylor Is Returning to New York With a Mini Store

The department store will return to Manhattan this holiday season as a temporary, two-week shop, according to a person familiar with the matter.


Retail

11 Honoré Raises $10 Million for Strategic Expansion

The size inclusive e-commerce platform will use the funding from backers including Nordstrom to expand its personal shopping service.

Retail

11 Honoré Raises $10 Million for Strategic Expansion

The size inclusive e-commerce platform will use the funding from backers including Nordstrom to expand its personal shopping service.


News & Analysis

The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Announces 2019 Finalists

The latest group of emerging American designers — with a range of experience and focus points, from streetwear to sustainability — will compete for mentorship, exposure and cash in the 16th iteration of the program.

News & Analysis

The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Announces 2019 Finalists

The latest group of emerging American designers — with a range of experience and focus points, from streetwear to sustainability — will compete for mentorship, exposure and cash in the 16th iteration of the program.


News & Analysis

Can Topshop Owner Arcadia Still Be Saved?

Creditors could vote down Arcadia chairman Philip Green's restructuring proposal leaving administrators to seek out new owners for Topshop.

News & Analysis

Can Topshop Owner Arcadia Still Be Saved?

Creditors could vote down Arcadia chairman Philip Green's restructuring proposal leaving administrators to seek out new owners for Topshop.


News & Analysis

The CFDA Enters Its Tom Ford Era at 2019 Awards

The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony said goodbye to chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg and honoured Jennifer Lopez, Brandon Maxwell, Rick Owens, Eileen Fisher and Carine Roitfeld.

News & Analysis

The CFDA Enters Its Tom Ford Era at 2019 Awards

The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony said goodbye to chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg and honoured Jennifer Lopez, Brandon Maxwell, Rick Owens, Eileen Fisher and Carine Roitfeld.


News & Analysis

Prada Joins Fashion’s Anti-Fur Movement

After a targeted public protest and behind-the-scenes discussions with activist groups, the luxury group will stop using animal fur from Spring/Summer 2020 onwards.

News & Analysis

Prada Joins Fashion’s Anti-Fur Movement

After a targeted public protest and behind-the-scenes discussions with activist groups, the luxury group will stop using animal fur from Spring/Summer 2020 onwards.


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