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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
News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Monica Vinader, Farfetch, Alber Elbaz

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Monica Vinader, Farfetch, Alber Elbaz and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Monica Vinader, Farfetch, Alber Elbaz

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Monica Vinader, Farfetch, Alber Elbaz and more.


Global Markets

East of Eden: How Russia’s Isolationism is Impacting Fashion, Part One — Media

LONDON, United Kingdom — Last month, Russian president Vladimir Putin signed a law that will prohibit foreign individuals or companies from owning

Global Markets

East of Eden: How Russia’s Isolationism is Impacting Fashion, Part One — Media

LONDON, United Kingdom — Last month, Russian president Vladimir Putin signed a law that will prohibit foreign individuals or companies from owning


Global Markets

Gucci Needs New Ideas, Talents to Combat Brand Fatigue

Gucci holds the luxury spending downturn mainly responsible for its poor performance but the Italian fashion brand may also have itself to blame, suggesting it could be time to change strategy and hire fresh talent.

Global Markets

Gucci Needs New Ideas, Talents to Combat Brand Fatigue

Gucci holds the luxury spending downturn mainly responsible for its poor performance but the Italian fashion brand may also have itself to blame, suggesting it could be time to change strategy and hire fresh talent.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Nicholas Kirkwood, Kitsuné, The Chalhoub Group

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Nicholas Kirkwood, Kitsuné, The Chalhoub Group and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Nicholas Kirkwood, Kitsuné, The Chalhoub Group

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Nicholas Kirkwood, Kitsuné, The Chalhoub Group and more.


Marketing

How Kitsuné Cultivated a Loyal Fashion Fanbase Through Music

PARIS, France — "Last week Kitsuné was in Tokyo. Monday we're in New York. Next weekend, we're having parties in Paris and Copenhagen the same night.

Marketing

How Kitsuné Cultivated a Loyal Fashion Fanbase Through Music

PARIS, France — "Last week Kitsuné was in Tokyo. Monday we're in New York. Next weekend, we're having parties in Paris and Copenhagen the same night.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | B Corporations, Zegna, Isabel Marant

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers B Corporations, Zegna, Isabel Marant and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | B Corporations, Zegna, Isabel Marant

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers B Corporations, Zegna, Isabel Marant and more.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Remembering David Armstrong's Grit and Glamour

Curator and editor Ken Miller remembers the late art and fashion photographer David Armstrong, who helped pioneer a genre of personal documentary photography, both gritty and glamorous.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Remembering David Armstrong's Grit and Glamour

Curator and editor Ken Miller remembers the late art and fashion photographer David Armstrong, who helped pioneer a genre of personal documentary photography, both gritty and glamorous.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Sex, Power and Suiting

In menswear, sex and power have been converging, evidenced by the mainstream adoption of the kind of slim suiting pioneered by Hedi Slimane and Thom Browne, says Cameron Wolf.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Sex, Power and Suiting

In menswear, sex and power have been converging, evidenced by the mainstream adoption of the kind of slim suiting pioneered by Hedi Slimane and Thom Browne, says Cameron Wolf.


Workplace & Talent

Kris Van Assche Says Do What You Are Good At

A decade ago, Kris Van Assche wanted nothing more than to have his own fax number. Today, the Belgian-born designer is a fixture of the Paris menswear establishment at the creative helm of both Dior Homme and his own brand, which, this season, celebrates 10 years in business.

Workplace & Talent

Kris Van Assche Says Do What You Are Good At

A decade ago, Kris Van Assche wanted nothing more than to have his own fax number. Today, the Belgian-born designer is a fixture of the Paris menswear establishment at the creative helm of both Dior Homme and his own brand, which, this season, celebrates 10 years in business.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Instagram, Tory Burch, Cruise Collections

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Instagram, Tory Burch, and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Instagram, Tory Burch, Cruise Collections

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Instagram, Tory Burch, and more.


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