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Francisco Costa

Former Creative Director Womenswear, Calvin Klein

Having trained with Oscar de la Renta, he revived classic American label Calvin Klein with muted palettes and restrained silhouettes but has since moved to the beauty space with his own skincare line.

Francisco Costa
Technology

Inside Fashion’s Instagram Wars

Fashion’s premier social media platform is a battleground for consumer engagement. Who is winning? And how are brands refining their strategies this season?

Technology

Inside Fashion’s Instagram Wars

Fashion’s premier social media platform is a battleground for consumer engagement. Who is winning? And how are brands refining their strategies this season?


News & Analysis

Woolmark Prize Announces Regional Winners

BoF reveals the regional finalists for the 2015/16 International Woolmark Prize.

News & Analysis

Woolmark Prize Announces Regional Winners

BoF reveals the regional finalists for the 2015/16 International Woolmark Prize.


Workplace & Talent

The Duo Taking Chloé to ‘Another Level’

PARIS, France — "I decided I want to portray a different type of Chloé girl this season. It's less going to be about the youthful spirit, but a bit

Workplace & Talent

The Duo Taking Chloé to ‘Another Level’

PARIS, France — "I decided I want to portray a different type of Chloé girl this season. It's less going to be about the youthful spirit, but a bit


News & Analysis

Downtown Dallas Gets a Fashionable Makeover

In the long-neglected area near the Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas, a newly fashionable retail neighbourhood is rising.

News & Analysis

Downtown Dallas Gets a Fashionable Makeover

In the long-neglected area near the Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas, a newly fashionable retail neighbourhood is rising.


News & Analysis

Tom Murry Breaks Down Calvin Klein’s Business Model

BoF’s Imran Amed talks to Tom Murry, chief executive of Calvin Klein, for an inside look at one of the most successful American fashion businesses of the last 25 years.

News & Analysis

Tom Murry Breaks Down Calvin Klein’s Business Model

BoF’s Imran Amed talks to Tom Murry, chief executive of Calvin Klein, for an inside look at one of the most successful American fashion businesses of the last 25 years.


Technology

Fashion Television: Sartorialist, Blogging, Ford and Mentorship

In Canada, many young aspiring fashionistas cut their teeth on

Technology

Fashion Television: Sartorialist, Blogging, Ford and Mentorship

In Canada, many young aspiring fashionistas cut their teeth on


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