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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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All Change in British Fashion Education

The two top schools in BoF’s global ranking of MA fashion programmes are in the midst of significant leadership changes. What must they do to stay on top?

News & Analysis

All Change in British Fashion Education

The two top schools in BoF’s global ranking of MA fashion programmes are in the midst of significant leadership changes. What must they do to stay on top?


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Op-Ed | Are Unpaid Internships Acceptable?

As courts hand down both intern- and employer-friendly decisions, the landscape of unpaid internships is shifting, writes Julie Zerbo.

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Op-Ed | Are Unpaid Internships Acceptable?

As courts hand down both intern- and employer-friendly decisions, the landscape of unpaid internships is shifting, writes Julie Zerbo.


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Donna Karan's Departure No Surprise

The stage is now set for a wholesale reinvention of a business that was under-performing.

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Donna Karan's Departure No Surprise

The stage is now set for a wholesale reinvention of a business that was under-performing.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Donna Karan Steps Down, Nike Chairman to Exit, Moschino CEO Leaves

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Beauty

Lisa Eldridge's Brushstroke of Genius

How the makeup artist and creative director of Lancôme grew an online fanbase of millions with her candid online beauty tutorials.

Beauty

Lisa Eldridge's Brushstroke of Genius

How the makeup artist and creative director of Lancôme grew an online fanbase of millions with her candid online beauty tutorials.


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Donna Karan Steps Down From Donna Karan International

Donna Karan International announced late Tuesday that the brand's founder is stepping down from her post as chief designer.

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Donna Karan Steps Down From Donna Karan International

Donna Karan International announced late Tuesday that the brand's founder is stepping down from her post as chief designer.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Cartier Chairman Retires, Cohen Leaves Donna Karan, Rag & Bone MD

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


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LVMH, Boosting Women

At LVMH, women were seriously underrepresented in senior positions. In 2009, the group launched ‘EllesVMH’ to boost women leaders. Is it working?

News & Analysis

LVMH, Boosting Women

At LVMH, women were seriously underrepresented in senior positions. In 2009, the group launched ‘EllesVMH’ to boost women leaders. Is it working?


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | DKNY Taps Public School Designers, Eva Chen Exits Lucky, DVF Names CEO

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Workplace & Talent

Public School Founders Hired as Creatives for DKNY

Donna Karan International announced Wednesday that designers Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne have been hired as creative directors of the DKNY brand.

Workplace & Talent

Public School Founders Hired as Creatives for DKNY

Donna Karan International announced Wednesday that designers Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne have been hired as creative directors of the DKNY brand.


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