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Designer, Isabel Marant

The native Parisian has cultivated a cult following for her laid back, slouchy-chic aesthetic that now supports a global brand.

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Global Markets

‘Secret’ Indian Ateliers Keep Luxury Brands Buoyant

Hermès, Gucci, Prada and Christian Dior have all tapped ateliers in India to do exquisite handwork for the catwalk, but other luxury brands shroud their Indian connections in secrecy. Why?

Global Markets

‘Secret’ Indian Ateliers Keep Luxury Brands Buoyant

Hermès, Gucci, Prada and Christian Dior have all tapped ateliers in India to do exquisite handwork for the catwalk, but other luxury brands shroud their Indian connections in secrecy. Why?


Media

Why Inez and Vinoodh Are ‘De-Digitalising’ Their World and Focusing on Humanity

While the prolific Dutch image-making duo were early to embrace digital technology, they increasingly believe in the importance of regaining humanity, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Media

Why Inez and Vinoodh Are ‘De-Digitalising’ Their World and Focusing on Humanity

While the prolific Dutch image-making duo were early to embrace digital technology, they increasingly believe in the importance of regaining humanity, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

The Verdict on Paris Fashion Week

Sustainability and 70s Parisian chic loomed over a week punctuated by genuine fashion moments at Dries Van Noten, Rick Owens and Balenciaga.

Fashion Week

The Verdict on Paris Fashion Week

Sustainability and 70s Parisian chic loomed over a week punctuated by genuine fashion moments at Dries Van Noten, Rick Owens and Balenciaga.


News & Analysis

High-Low Collaborations Democratised Fashion. But What Did They Do For the Designers?

Target gave independent brands the opportunity to make some money and gain exposure. In the long term, however, the cheap-chic retailer is the real winner.

News & Analysis

High-Low Collaborations Democratised Fashion. But What Did They Do For the Designers?

Target gave independent brands the opportunity to make some money and gain exposure. In the long term, however, the cheap-chic retailer is the real winner.


Fashion Week

Disco Hedonism at Alberta Ferretti

It seems like all the designer cares about nowadays is dressing Instagram celebs who are easy to impress with glitzy looks.

Fashion Week

Disco Hedonism at Alberta Ferretti

It seems like all the designer cares about nowadays is dressing Instagram celebs who are easy to impress with glitzy looks.


Fashion Week

In Milan, Balancing Substance and Stuff

Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini and Ermanno Scervino delivered collections that were full of beautiful clothing but light on meaning.

Fashion Week

In Milan, Balancing Substance and Stuff

Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini and Ermanno Scervino delivered collections that were full of beautiful clothing but light on meaning.


News & Analysis

From Merch to Full Collections, Magazines Boost Their Fashion Lines

Fashion publishers have launched clothing lines to build loyalty and open new revenue streams but making them work means more than stamping a logo on a T-shirt.

News & Analysis

From Merch to Full Collections, Magazines Boost Their Fashion Lines

Fashion publishers have launched clothing lines to build loyalty and open new revenue streams but making them work means more than stamping a logo on a T-shirt.


Retail

6 Tips for Taking Your Brand Direct-to-Consumer

A slew of wholesale-dependent brands are eager to shift their sales strategies towards direct retail — but it’s not easy.

Retail

6 Tips for Taking Your Brand Direct-to-Consumer

A slew of wholesale-dependent brands are eager to shift their sales strategies towards direct retail — but it’s not easy.


Fashion Week

Philosophy's Eighties Excess

Lorenzo Serafini jumped on the Eighties bandwagon but his take on the theme was too literal.

Fashion Week

Philosophy's Eighties Excess

Lorenzo Serafini jumped on the Eighties bandwagon but his take on the theme was too literal.


News & Analysis

Vogue Paris Launches 'Vogue Experience'

The French edition of Vogue is set to launch a one-day consumer-focused event to be held in April.

News & Analysis

Vogue Paris Launches 'Vogue Experience'

The French edition of Vogue is set to launch a one-day consumer-focused event to be held in April.


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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.

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