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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
Luxury

Is Dior Catching Up With Chanel?

Today, as Dior stages a destination runway show in Italy, a new report shows the LVMH-owned brand's finances inching closer to those of its oldest rival, fashion-and-beauty juggernaut Chanel.

Luxury

Is Dior Catching Up With Chanel?

Today, as Dior stages a destination runway show in Italy, a new report shows the LVMH-owned brand's finances inching closer to those of its oldest rival, fashion-and-beauty juggernaut Chanel.


Retail

Can Kanye West Save Gap?

The controversial and influential entertainer and designer will bring his Yeezy collection to Gap in a co-branded line of apparel in 2021.

Retail

Can Kanye West Save Gap?

The controversial and influential entertainer and designer will bring his Yeezy collection to Gap in a co-branded line of apparel in 2021.


Fashion Week

At Celine, Hedi Does Hedi

The show revealed both the courage and narrowness of the creative director’s vision.

Fashion Week

At Celine, Hedi Does Hedi

The show revealed both the courage and narrowness of the creative director’s vision.


Luxury

Does a Prada Sale Make Sense?

The Italian brand may no longer be a luxury leader, but it is still an attractive asset for prospective buyers.

Luxury

Does a Prada Sale Make Sense?

The Italian brand may no longer be a luxury leader, but it is still an attractive asset for prospective buyers.


Luxury

Six Key Takeaways from LVMH’s 2019 Results

It was another year of record growth for the luxury conglomerate, which placed big bets on the experience economy and fine jewellery. But there are challenges ahead.

Luxury

Six Key Takeaways from LVMH’s 2019 Results

It was another year of record growth for the luxury conglomerate, which placed big bets on the experience economy and fine jewellery. But there are challenges ahead.


Luxury

How to Unify a Global Brand

Can a luxury label make its lipsticks and handbags feel part of the same universe, no matter where or how customers encounter them? BoF breaks down what it takes to create coherency.

Luxury

How to Unify a Global Brand

Can a luxury label make its lipsticks and handbags feel part of the same universe, no matter where or how customers encounter them? BoF breaks down what it takes to create coherency.


Fashion Week

Neil Barrett’s Silver Fox

The designer brought a dictatorial edge that seemed particularly appropriate for harder times.

Fashion Week

Neil Barrett’s Silver Fox

The designer brought a dictatorial edge that seemed particularly appropriate for harder times.


Marketing

Sign of the Fashion PR Times: Black Frame Closes Its Doors

Fashion PR is increasingly diverging along data-driven and creative lines. For Black Frame founder Brian Phillips, closing the business will allow him to focus on the latter.

Marketing

Sign of the Fashion PR Times: Black Frame Closes Its Doors

Fashion PR is increasingly diverging along data-driven and creative lines. For Black Frame founder Brian Phillips, closing the business will allow him to focus on the latter.


Marketing

Lessons from Art Basel’s Viral Banana

Maurizio Cattelan’s duct-taped banana drove the kind of buzz that brands dream about. What can fashion labels learn?

Marketing

Lessons from Art Basel’s Viral Banana

Maurizio Cattelan’s duct-taped banana drove the kind of buzz that brands dream about. What can fashion labels learn?


Luxury

Op-Ed | What Does Your Brand Sound Like?

Despite the emotional power of music and the growth of streaming services like Spotify, fashion labels are missing the opportunity to create sonic signatures, argues Arman Naféei.

Luxury

Op-Ed | What Does Your Brand Sound Like?

Despite the emotional power of music and the growth of streaming services like Spotify, fashion labels are missing the opportunity to create sonic signatures, argues Arman Naféei.


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