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Diane von Furstenberg

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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Fashion Week

A Promising Symbiosis of Sensibilities at DVF

Jonathan Saunders’ first collection as creative director of DVF could be the beginning of a textbook rejuvenation of one of New York’s favourite fashion legacies.

Fashion Week

A Promising Symbiosis of Sensibilities at DVF

Jonathan Saunders’ first collection as creative director of DVF could be the beginning of a textbook rejuvenation of one of New York’s favourite fashion legacies.


News & Analysis

How Tibi’s Amy Smilovic Crawled Out of the Contemporary Trap

In a time when contemporary brands are on the wane, the 19-year-old label has managed to more than double its sales through a series of instinctual, pragmatic moves.

News & Analysis

How Tibi’s Amy Smilovic Crawled Out of the Contemporary Trap

In a time when contemporary brands are on the wane, the 19-year-old label has managed to more than double its sales through a series of instinctual, pragmatic moves.


Technology

Is Stitch Fix the Goldilocks of Fashion?

With data science at its core, the San Francisco-based startup aims to offer fashion that’s ‘just right’ for every customer.

Technology

Is Stitch Fix the Goldilocks of Fashion?

With data science at its core, the San Francisco-based startup aims to offer fashion that’s ‘just right’ for every customer.


News & Analysis

Jonathan Saunders Joins Diane Von Furstenberg as Chief Creative Officer

Five months after closing his eponymous label, the Scottish designer has joined Diane Von Furstenberg as chief creative officer.

News & Analysis

Jonathan Saunders Joins Diane Von Furstenberg as Chief Creative Officer

Five months after closing his eponymous label, the Scottish designer has joined Diane Von Furstenberg as chief creative officer.


News & Analysis

Andrea Jiapei Li’s Playful Proportions

This month, our Spotlight shines on New York-based designer Andrea Jiapei Li, whose impeccable construction and play on proportions caught the eye of Dover Street Market.

News & Analysis

Andrea Jiapei Li’s Playful Proportions

This month, our Spotlight shines on New York-based designer Andrea Jiapei Li, whose impeccable construction and play on proportions caught the eye of Dover Street Market.


News & Analysis

CFDA Awards To Honour Industry Shapers

Alessandro Michele, Donna Karan and BoF's very own Imran Amed are amongst the list of nominees and honorees for this year's edition of the CFDA Awards to be held on June 6th.

News & Analysis

CFDA Awards To Honour Industry Shapers

Alessandro Michele, Donna Karan and BoF's very own Imran Amed are amongst the list of nominees and honorees for this year's edition of the CFDA Awards to be held on June 6th.


Fashion Week

New Life in Old Looks

Presented at her Meatpacking District HQ, DVF showed 1970s tropes with updated proportions.

Fashion Week

New Life in Old Looks

Presented at her Meatpacking District HQ, DVF showed 1970s tropes with updated proportions.


Fashion Week

At NYFW, Different Faces of Female Empowerment

The resurgence of feminist spirit in society — the so-called 'fourth wave' — was evident at DVF, Karen Walker and Zero Maria Cornejo.

Fashion Week

At NYFW, Different Faces of Female Empowerment

The resurgence of feminist spirit in society — the so-called 'fourth wave' — was evident at DVF, Karen Walker and Zero Maria Cornejo.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Cartier CEO, Public School's First President, Menswear Designer Shuffle

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


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.


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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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