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.


Karl Lagerfeld, His Spirit Is Everywhere
The designer beamed the salons of 18th century France into the modern world of image culture, becoming a guru to all of the great names in fashion. Despite his death, his spirit is everywhere, writes French fashion commentator Laurence Benaïm.

Karl Lagerfeld, His Spirit Is Everywhere
The designer beamed the salons of 18th century France into the modern world of image culture, becoming a guru to all of the great names in fashion. Despite his death, his spirit is everywhere, writes French fashion commentator Laurence Benaïm.

Hedi Slimane’s New Celine Girl
The designer mined Celine's 70s archives to mark a new era in fashion.

Hedi Slimane’s New Celine Girl
The designer mined Celine's 70s archives to mark a new era in fashion.

Why Representation at Fashion Week Shouldn't Be a Fad
A “millennial mindset” is taking hold across the luxury market — and across age groups and geographies — changing the purchasing habits of all generations of consumers.

Why Representation at Fashion Week Shouldn't Be a Fad
A “millennial mindset” is taking hold across the luxury market — and across age groups and geographies — changing the purchasing habits of all generations of consumers.

LVMH Plans London Hotel and New Flagship in Experiential Push
BoF has learned that the French luxury group has plans for a Cheval Blanc hotel and associated restaurants, a spa and a flagship store that appears intended for Hedi Slimane’s Celine on Grafton Street in London’s Mayfair.

LVMH Plans London Hotel and New Flagship in Experiential Push
BoF has learned that the French luxury group has plans for a Cheval Blanc hotel and associated restaurants, a spa and a flagship store that appears intended for Hedi Slimane’s Celine on Grafton Street in London’s Mayfair.

The BoF Podcast: Francesca Bellettini: ‘It’s Better to Present Yourself the Way You Really Are’
The CEO of Saint Laurent sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the importance of authenticity, balancing legacy with growth — and taking 500 employees to Morocco.

The BoF Podcast: Francesca Bellettini: ‘It’s Better to Present Yourself the Way You Really Are’
The CEO of Saint Laurent sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the importance of authenticity, balancing legacy with growth — and taking 500 employees to Morocco.

Self Service Marks 25 Years with Nicolas Ghesquière Covers
Editor-in-chief Ezra Petronio talks to BoF about the magazine's inception, its raison d'être and its latest issue.

Self Service Marks 25 Years with Nicolas Ghesquière Covers
Editor-in-chief Ezra Petronio talks to BoF about the magazine's inception, its raison d'être and its latest issue.

Paris Fashion Week: What You Need to Know
The unveiling of Karl Lagerfeld’s final Chanel collection and Lanvin’s return to the Paris runways are among the most highly anticipated events of the week.

Paris Fashion Week: What You Need to Know
The unveiling of Karl Lagerfeld’s final Chanel collection and Lanvin’s return to the Paris runways are among the most highly anticipated events of the week.

Remembering Lagerfeld and Lanvin's Next Chapter at Paris Fashion Week
This week, everyone will be talking about Paris Fashion Week, the Oscars and the future of red carpet dressing and a wave of earnings reports from troubled retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Remembering Lagerfeld and Lanvin's Next Chapter at Paris Fashion Week
This week, everyone will be talking about Paris Fashion Week, the Oscars and the future of red carpet dressing and a wave of earnings reports from troubled retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Karl Lagerfeld’s Greatest Legacy Is a Business Model
The master designer transformed a dusty French label into a multi-billion-dollar global luxury powerhouse, creating the template that has been adopted with astounding success across the fashion industry. But the formula needs an update.

Karl Lagerfeld’s Greatest Legacy Is a Business Model
The master designer transformed a dusty French label into a multi-billion-dollar global luxury powerhouse, creating the template that has been adopted with astounding success across the fashion industry. But the formula needs an update.

Chanel Appoints Virginie Viard as Karl Lagerfeld's Successor
The announcement muffled speculation about whether Chanel might seek out another big name to replace Lagerfeld, whose passing was announced on Tuesday.

Chanel Appoints Virginie Viard as Karl Lagerfeld's Successor
The announcement muffled speculation about whether Chanel might seek out another big name to replace Lagerfeld, whose passing was announced on Tuesday.
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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.




