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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.

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News & Analysis

What Donna Karan Did Next

As she doubles down on her socially conscious brand Urban Zen and prepares to honour Hillary Rodham Clinton and Nadja Swarovski at Wednesday’s Stephen Weiss Apple Awards, Karan talks exclusively to BoF about her plans — and what she thinks about the future of DKNY and its new owner, G-III.

News & Analysis

What Donna Karan Did Next

As she doubles down on her socially conscious brand Urban Zen and prepares to honour Hillary Rodham Clinton and Nadja Swarovski at Wednesday’s Stephen Weiss Apple Awards, Karan talks exclusively to BoF about her plans — and what she thinks about the future of DKNY and its new owner, G-III.


Workplace & Talent

How I Broke Into Fashion | Bergdorf Goodman's Linda Fargo

Linda Fargo went from creating window displays at Macy's to shaping the visual identity of iconic department store Bergdorf Goodman. How did she do it?

Workplace & Talent

How I Broke Into Fashion | Bergdorf Goodman's Linda Fargo

Linda Fargo went from creating window displays at Macy's to shaping the visual identity of iconic department store Bergdorf Goodman. How did she do it?


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | All Change At Estée Lauder, Dune Hires From Ralph Lauren

This week, Estée Lauder announces global brand leadership changes, while The Dune Group has tapped Ralph Lauren director Rob Silsbury to lead it's e-commerce and marketing divisions.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | All Change At Estée Lauder, Dune Hires From Ralph Lauren

This week, Estée Lauder announces global brand leadership changes, while The Dune Group has tapped Ralph Lauren director Rob Silsbury to lead it's e-commerce and marketing divisions.


Retail

What's Next for DKNY?

After acquiring DKNY for $650 million, apparel firm G-III has cut a series of deals that could initially raise brand awareness and sales, but ultimately damage the label's premium image.

Retail

What's Next for DKNY?

After acquiring DKNY for $650 million, apparel firm G-III has cut a series of deals that could initially raise brand awareness and sales, but ultimately damage the label's premium image.


Luxury

For American Fashion, A Changing of the Guard

Many of the country’s most influential founder-led fashion brands are navigating their first attempts at succession planning.

Luxury

For American Fashion, A Changing of the Guard

Many of the country’s most influential founder-led fashion brands are navigating their first attempts at succession planning.


News & Analysis

The Business of Fashion Celebrates ‘America’

Industry leaders gathered together at a dinner to fête the latest special print edition examining the business of fashion in America.

News & Analysis

The Business of Fashion Celebrates ‘America’

Industry leaders gathered together at a dinner to fête the latest special print edition examining the business of fashion in America.


Retail

DKNY and Ivanka Trump Apparel Maker G-III Falls on Forecast

Like many US apparel makers and retailers, G-III has faced sluggish mall traffic and a consumer shopping shift to the internet.

Retail

DKNY and Ivanka Trump Apparel Maker G-III Falls on Forecast

Like many US apparel makers and retailers, G-III has faced sluggish mall traffic and a consumer shopping shift to the internet.


Luxury

US Luxury Brands Say Bon Voyage as Europe Regains Glow

It is possible US brands could attract European suitors with stronger performances and higher valuations.

Luxury

US Luxury Brands Say Bon Voyage as Europe Regains Glow

It is possible US brands could attract European suitors with stronger performances and higher valuations.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Carven Appoints Creative Director, Reed Krakoff Joins Tiffany & Co.

This week, Serge Ruffieux has been named creative director at Carven, Reed Krakoff has joined Tiffany & Co, and Condé Nast has made promotions to strengthen its leadership team.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Carven Appoints Creative Director, Reed Krakoff Joins Tiffany & Co.

This week, Serge Ruffieux has been named creative director at Carven, Reed Krakoff has joined Tiffany & Co, and Condé Nast has made promotions to strengthen its leadership team.


Luxury

10 Trends That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in 2017

In the new year, new patterns will shape the global fashion industry, from a resurgent China to a ‘wellness dividend,’ reveals BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report, The State of Fashion 2017.

Luxury

10 Trends That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in 2017

In the new year, new patterns will shape the global fashion industry, from a resurgent China to a ‘wellness dividend,’ reveals BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report, The State of Fashion 2017.


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