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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

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Financial Markets

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.

Financial Markets

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


China

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.

China

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.


News & Analysis

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.  

News & Analysis

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

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

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.


Financial Markets

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.

Financial Markets

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.

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