Felipe Oliveira Baptista
Creative Director, Kenzo
Since leaving Lacoste as creative director, the accomplished designer has been tapped by Kenzo.


Cherry-Picking Decades
Felipe Oliveira Baptista offers another master class in managing a legacy at Lacoste.

Cherry-Picking Decades
Felipe Oliveira Baptista offers another master class in managing a legacy at Lacoste.

Lacoste is Ready for Rio
Olympic ideals inspire the sweetness and light of Felipe Oliveira Baptista's new collection.

Lacoste is Ready for Rio
Olympic ideals inspire the sweetness and light of Felipe Oliveira Baptista's new collection.

New Life in Paris
Once in short supply, young Paris-based labels like Officine Générale, Vetements and Jacquemus are building budding businesses. What’s changed?

New Life in Paris
Once in short supply, young Paris-based labels like Officine Générale, Vetements and Jacquemus are building budding businesses. What’s changed?

Op-Ed | For Musicians, Fashion’s Double-Edged Sword
The worlds of music and fashion have long embraced each other to mutual benefit. But emerging musicians should tread carefully when courted by the fashion industry, lest they dilute their authenticity and alienate fans, argues Delphine Roche.

Op-Ed | For Musicians, Fashion’s Double-Edged Sword
The worlds of music and fashion have long embraced each other to mutual benefit. But emerging musicians should tread carefully when courted by the fashion industry, lest they dilute their authenticity and alienate fans, argues Delphine Roche.

Felipe Oliveira Baptista Says Go Slow and Don’t Court the Spotlight
BoF speaks to Portuguese designer Felipe Oliveira Baptista about growing his own label and bringing a sporty urban aesthetic to preppy Lacoste.

Felipe Oliveira Baptista Says Go Slow and Don’t Court the Spotlight
BoF speaks to Portuguese designer Felipe Oliveira Baptista about growing his own label and bringing a sporty urban aesthetic to preppy Lacoste.

French Press | Le Monde Reports on LVMH's Secret Hermès Plan, São Paulo's Fiercely Competitive Luxury Malls, Sports and Lifestyle Brands
BoF distills recent fashion stories from the French media.

French Press | Le Monde Reports on LVMH's Secret Hermès Plan, São Paulo's Fiercely Competitive Luxury Malls, Sports and Lifestyle Brands
BoF distills recent fashion stories from the French media.

Right Brain, Left Brain | Making the Most of Hyères
BoF's editor-in-chief reports from the Festival International de Mode et de Photographie à Hyères, where 28-year-old Finnish designer Satu Maaranen won this year's fashion prize.

Right Brain, Left Brain | Making the Most of Hyères
BoF's editor-in-chief reports from the Festival International de Mode et de Photographie à Hyères, where 28-year-old Finnish designer Satu Maaranen won this year's fashion prize.

Photo Diary | PFW, Days 1-2: Damir Doma, Dries van Noten, Balmain, Rick Owens, Lanvin
PARIS, France — Straight from Paris, BoF's contributing photographer Sonny Vandevelde brings us backstage imagery from the Anthony Vaccarello, Damir

Photo Diary | PFW, Days 1-2: Damir Doma, Dries van Noten, Balmain, Rick Owens, Lanvin
PARIS, France — Straight from Paris, BoF's contributing photographer Sonny Vandevelde brings us backstage imagery from the Anthony Vaccarello, Damir

Bubble and Speak | Steven Tai
Today, in the second instalment of Bubble and Speak, columnist Susanna Lau, a.k.a. Susie Bubble, examines the work of Steven Tai.

Bubble and Speak | Steven Tai
Today, in the second instalment of Bubble and Speak, columnist Susanna Lau, a.k.a. Susie Bubble, examines the work of Steven Tai.

CEO Talk | Christophe Chenut, Chief Executive Officer, Lacoste
Cristophe Chenut | Source: Lacoste

CEO Talk | Christophe Chenut, Chief Executive Officer, Lacoste
Cristophe Chenut | Source: Lacoste
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