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Hedi Slimane

Artistic, Creative and Image Director, Céline

The accomplished French designer and photographer transformed menswear at Dior Homme, revitalised Saint Laurent and now helms creative direction at Céline.

Hedi Slimane
Retail

American Fashion Must Build Brands as Meaningful as Nike, Apple and Gucci

New York designers need to develop labels that are about more than just product, argues Lauren Sherman.

Retail

American Fashion Must Build Brands as Meaningful as Nike, Apple and Gucci

New York designers need to develop labels that are about more than just product, argues Lauren Sherman.


News & Analysis

Why Thom Browne Is Worth $500 Million to Zegna

Ermenegildo Zegna Group paid a hefty sum to acquire 85 percent of the American fashion label, but the price tag comes with new opportunities and synergies for the Italian company.

News & Analysis

Why Thom Browne Is Worth $500 Million to Zegna

Ermenegildo Zegna Group paid a hefty sum to acquire 85 percent of the American fashion label, but the price tag comes with new opportunities and synergies for the Italian company.


News & Analysis

Hedi Slimane's First Bag for Céline Pops Up on Lady Gaga

The American pop star's stylist Tom Eerebout confirmed the identity of the bag to BoF.

News & Analysis

Hedi Slimane's First Bag for Céline Pops Up on Lady Gaga

The American pop star's stylist Tom Eerebout confirmed the identity of the bag to BoF.


Luxury

Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?

High-end brands are implementing Supreme-style ‘drops’ to better connect with young consumers who crave newness at the speed of Instagram.

Luxury

Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?

High-end brands are implementing Supreme-style ‘drops’ to better connect with young consumers who crave newness at the speed of Instagram.


News & Analysis

Dior Brought Back the Saddle Bag With a Global Instagram Blitz

LVMH sees new, revived products as key to keeping up with rivals.

News & Analysis

Dior Brought Back the Saddle Bag With a Global Instagram Blitz

LVMH sees new, revived products as key to keeping up with rivals.


Financial Markets

LVMH Second Quarter Sales Up 11 Percent

The group reaped the benefits of China’s surging appetite for French luxury products, which remained untouched by the fight over tariffs.

Financial Markets

LVMH Second Quarter Sales Up 11 Percent

The group reaped the benefits of China’s surging appetite for French luxury products, which remained untouched by the fight over tariffs.


Luxury

LVMH's Next Generation Seeks Change

The multipronged group has shaken up its ranks of managers and designers, rolled out new e-commerce platforms and become a patron of the French technology scene.

Luxury

LVMH's Next Generation Seeks Change

The multipronged group has shaken up its ranks of managers and designers, rolled out new e-commerce platforms and become a patron of the French technology scene.


News & Analysis

The Secret to Growing a Basics Business

A core collection of essentials can make or break a brand’s bottom line — depending on the execution.

News & Analysis

The Secret to Growing a Basics Business

A core collection of essentials can make or break a brand’s bottom line — depending on the execution.


News & Analysis

The Boys of Jacquemus

Ahead of the French designer’s anticipated first men’s show, Simon Porte Jacquemus speaks to BoF about the strategy for his menswear line.

News & Analysis

The Boys of Jacquemus

Ahead of the French designer’s anticipated first men’s show, Simon Porte Jacquemus speaks to BoF about the strategy for his menswear line.


Luxury

Los Angeles Is (Finally) the Fifth Fashion Capital

As a steady stream of big-name designers lay down roots in the city, LA feels increasingly essential to the global fashion business

Luxury

Los Angeles Is (Finally) the Fifth Fashion Capital

As a steady stream of big-name designers lay down roots in the city, LA feels increasingly essential to the global fashion business


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