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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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News & Analysis

Anna Wintour Is the Cover Star of BoF’s Latest Print Issue: ‘America’

BoF’s latest special print issue focuses on America, the world’s largest consumer market and greatest exporter of cultural and technological change. Who better to decode the state of the nation and its fashion industry than our cover star, Anna Wintour?

News & Analysis

Anna Wintour Is the Cover Star of BoF’s Latest Print Issue: ‘America’

BoF’s latest special print issue focuses on America, the world’s largest consumer market and greatest exporter of cultural and technological change. Who better to decode the state of the nation and its fashion industry than our cover star, Anna Wintour?


News & Analysis

CFDA Challenges Costly, Complicated US Immigration System

A new report outlining the US fashion industry's key immigration concerns has called for the reform of a system that currently prohibits businesses from attracting and retaining 'essential' foreign talent.

News & Analysis

CFDA Challenges Costly, Complicated US Immigration System

A new report outlining the US fashion industry's key immigration concerns has called for the reform of a system that currently prohibits businesses from attracting and retaining 'essential' foreign talent.


Retail

Coach Names Joshua Schulman Brand President and CEO

In the newly created role, the former Bergdorf Goodman president will be responsible for all aspects of the brand globally, reporting to Victor Luis, CEO of Coach Inc.

Retail

Coach Names Joshua Schulman Brand President and CEO

In the newly created role, the former Bergdorf Goodman president will be responsible for all aspects of the brand globally, reporting to Victor Luis, CEO of Coach Inc.


News & Analysis

Coach Said to Be Readying Kate Spade Buy

Sources say Coach is set to soon announce its intention to acquire Kate Spade. But will another bidder get there first?

News & Analysis

Coach Said to Be Readying Kate Spade Buy

Sources say Coach is set to soon announce its intention to acquire Kate Spade. But will another bidder get there first?


News & Analysis

News Bites | Franca Sozzani, Gloria Steinem and Demna Gvasalia to be honoured at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards

In today's News Bites, the trade organization announces the nominees and honourees for its annual ceremony in June. 

News & Analysis

News Bites | Franca Sozzani, Gloria Steinem and Demna Gvasalia to be honoured at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards

In today's News Bites, the trade organization announces the nominees and honourees for its annual ceremony in June. 


News & Analysis

Halfway Through Fashion Month, Here's an Update on #TiedTogether

Join us as we take this initiative one step further: the more you post, the more money we raise together for the UNHCR and ACLU.

News & Analysis

Halfway Through Fashion Month, Here's an Update on #TiedTogether

Join us as we take this initiative one step further: the more you post, the more money we raise together for the UNHCR and ACLU.


News & Analysis

The Snapchat Opportunity

Why the rise of Snapchat is good news for the fashion industry.

News & Analysis

The Snapchat Opportunity

Why the rise of Snapchat is good news for the fashion industry.


News & Analysis

Meet the Class of 2017: Central Saint Martins' Top 6 MA Graduates

BoF spotlights the six most promising graduate designers presenting their collections today at Central Saint Martins' MA runway show.

News & Analysis

Meet the Class of 2017: Central Saint Martins' Top 6 MA Graduates

BoF spotlights the six most promising graduate designers presenting their collections today at Central Saint Martins' MA runway show.


Fashion Week

Different Strokes At New York Fashion Week

With fashion week in a state of flux, American designers showed their collections with unclear purpose and mixed results.

Fashion Week

Different Strokes At New York Fashion Week

With fashion week in a state of flux, American designers showed their collections with unclear purpose and mixed results.


Fashion Week

News Bites | Peter Dundas on his Beyoncé Surprise, Coach's Virtual Reality Runway and More...

In today's News Bites, how Peter Dundas pulled off a coup launching his own brand with Beyoncé at the Grammys, while Diane von Furstenberg hires a L'Oréal veteran as her new co-chairman.

Fashion Week

News Bites | Peter Dundas on his Beyoncé Surprise, Coach's Virtual Reality Runway and More...

In today's News Bites, how Peter Dundas pulled off a coup launching his own brand with Beyoncé at the Grammys, while Diane von Furstenberg hires a L'Oréal veteran as her new co-chairman.


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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