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Former Designer, Donna Karan

Designing with a woman in mind, she became famous for her jersey draping and easy, mix-and-match separates.

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News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Luxury Brands Must Credit Craftspeople

European luxury brands do not give credit to artisans in countries like India, though they employ their skills season after season, says Bandana Tewari.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Luxury Brands Must Credit Craftspeople

European luxury brands do not give credit to artisans in countries like India, though they employ their skills season after season, says Bandana Tewari.


Global Markets

Banana Republic, J. Crew Invade Fashion Week in Search of Cachet

Banana Republic, J. Crew Group Inc. and other mainstream brands are increasing their presence at fashion week this year, shifting the tone of an event known for experimental clothing that few ordinary consumers could afford to buy — or even want to.

Global Markets

Banana Republic, J. Crew Invade Fashion Week in Search of Cachet

Banana Republic, J. Crew Group Inc. and other mainstream brands are increasing their presence at fashion week this year, shifting the tone of an event known for experimental clothing that few ordinary consumers could afford to buy — or even want to.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Lancôme Hires Lisa Eldridge, Haselden to Lululemon, Monocle Names Fashion Director

LONDON, United Kingdom – BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Lancôme Hires Lisa Eldridge, Haselden to Lululemon, Monocle Names Fashion Director

LONDON, United Kingdom – BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Do Diffusion Lines Still Make Sense?

In the face of fierce competition and heavy cost structures, some brands are rethinking the logic of their diffusion lines.

News & Analysis

Do Diffusion Lines Still Make Sense?

In the face of fierce competition and heavy cost structures, some brands are rethinking the logic of their diffusion lines.


Global Markets

Why Isn’t Germany a Bigger Fashion Player?

Germany is Europe’s biggest consumer of fashion. So why isn’t the country a bigger force in the international fashion world?

Global Markets

Why Isn’t Germany a Bigger Fashion Player?

Germany is Europe’s biggest consumer of fashion. So why isn’t the country a bigger force in the international fashion world?


News & Analysis

De La Renta Passing Leaves Legacy to Peter Copping

NEW YORK, United States — Last year Oscar de la Renta confided that succession was an abiding fear.

News & Analysis

De La Renta Passing Leaves Legacy to Peter Copping

NEW YORK, United States — Last year Oscar de la Renta confided that succession was an abiding fear.


News & Analysis

With Fashion Strategy, Can EBay Boost Emerging Designers and Itself?

LONDON, United Kingdom — For all but the most well capitalised young brands, opening physical retail stores is cost-prohibitive. With online sales of

News & Analysis

With Fashion Strategy, Can EBay Boost Emerging Designers and Itself?

LONDON, United Kingdom — For all but the most well capitalised young brands, opening physical retail stores is cost-prohibitive. With online sales of


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Peter Copping Exits Nina Ricci, Caroline Brown to Donna Karan, Coty CEO Departs

LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Peter Copping Exits Nina Ricci, Caroline Brown to Donna Karan, Coty CEO Departs

LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Tory Burch Hires Co-CEO, Brown Exits Carolina Herrera, Adidas Poaches Nike Designers

LONDON, United Kingdom – BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Tory Burch Hires Co-CEO, Brown Exits Carolina Herrera, Adidas Poaches Nike Designers

LONDON, United Kingdom – BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Jonathan Van Meter and the Age of Celebrity

Debra Scherer speaks to Jonathan Van Meter, a contributing editor at American Vogue, about his professional trajectory and fashion magazines in the age of celebrity.

News & Analysis

Jonathan Van Meter and the Age of Celebrity

Debra Scherer speaks to Jonathan Van Meter, a contributing editor at American Vogue, about his professional trajectory and fashion magazines in the age of celebrity.


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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