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


Proenza Schouler Founders Buy Company Back in Major Shakeup
Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez have bought out private equity firm Castanea Partners with the support of private investors, installing a turnaround specialist as chief executive to revive the flagging brand’s fortunes.

Proenza Schouler Founders Buy Company Back in Major Shakeup
Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez have bought out private equity firm Castanea Partners with the support of private investors, installing a turnaround specialist as chief executive to revive the flagging brand’s fortunes.

Will Farfetch's First Earnings Match the Hype?
This week, everyone will be talking about Farfetch's first financial results as a public company, the Victoria's Secret fashion show and the winner of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund's $400,000 prize. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Will Farfetch's First Earnings Match the Hype?
This week, everyone will be talking about Farfetch's first financial results as a public company, the Victoria's Secret fashion show and the winner of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund's $400,000 prize. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Another Shake-Up at Alexander Wang
Current CEO Lisa Gersh, a former Martha Stewart and Goop executive, is exiting the New York-based label after just one year in the position.

Another Shake-Up at Alexander Wang
Current CEO Lisa Gersh, a former Martha Stewart and Goop executive, is exiting the New York-based label after just one year in the position.

Ralph Lauren Loosens Up
At its 50th anniversary Central Park extravaganza, the American mega-brand proved it could loosen up and credibly live outside the strict confines of its preppy vision as it fights to regain relevance with consumers.

Ralph Lauren Loosens Up
At its 50th anniversary Central Park extravaganza, the American mega-brand proved it could loosen up and credibly live outside the strict confines of its preppy vision as it fights to regain relevance with consumers.

The Top M&A Targets in Accessories
Sales of handbags, shoes and other accessories are growing but emerging brands are struggling to break through without backing. BoF identifies the top 10 M&A targets in the space.

The Top M&A Targets in Accessories
Sales of handbags, shoes and other accessories are growing but emerging brands are struggling to break through without backing. BoF identifies the top 10 M&A targets in the space.

Op-Ed | Fashion's Fur-Free Future
Today’s consumers want to align their values with their wardrobes like never before and fashion companies are taking notice, argues PJ Smith.

Op-Ed | Fashion's Fur-Free Future
Today’s consumers want to align their values with their wardrobes like never before and fashion companies are taking notice, argues PJ Smith.

Retail Innovators: Rachel Shechtman
In a new series, BoF explores the evolution of retail in partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. First up: Rachel Shechtman, the founder of Story and brand experience officer at Macy’s, discusses how companies should approach building experiences in retail.

Retail Innovators: Rachel Shechtman
In a new series, BoF explores the evolution of retail in partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. First up: Rachel Shechtman, the founder of Story and brand experience officer at Macy’s, discusses how companies should approach building experiences in retail.

What’s Ailing America’s Fashion Darlings?
Once popular American labels are struggling to adapt to a perfect storm of shifting consumer tastes, failing department stores and the rise of direct-to-consumer.

What’s Ailing America’s Fashion Darlings?
Once popular American labels are struggling to adapt to a perfect storm of shifting consumer tastes, failing department stores and the rise of direct-to-consumer.

Bottega Veneta Names Daniel Lee New Creative Director
The British designer, who was most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline, begins July 1.

Bottega Veneta Names Daniel Lee New Creative Director
The British designer, who was most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline, begins July 1.

Supreme, Ralph Lauren, Raf Simons Honoured at the 2018 CFDA Awards
The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony aimed to strike a balance between honouring industry stalwarts and recognising the disruptors paving a new way forward in tough times.

Supreme, Ralph Lauren, Raf Simons Honoured at the 2018 CFDA Awards
The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony aimed to strike a balance between honouring industry stalwarts and recognising the disruptors paving a new way forward in tough times.
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.




