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Jil Sander

Founder, Jil Sander

After an eight year period of absence, the minimalist designer returned to the helm of her eponymous label in 2012, before announcing her intent to leave once again due to personal reasons.

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Creative Class

Raf Simons Speaks to Cathy Horyn on the Speed of Fashion

Before he announced his exit from Dior, Raf Simons spoke to Cathy Horyn for a piece that appeared in System magazine. Today, BoF brings you an exclusive excerpt of that conversation, revealing the designers thoughts on the speed of fashion.

Creative Class

Raf Simons Speaks to Cathy Horyn on the Speed of Fashion

Before he announced his exit from Dior, Raf Simons spoke to Cathy Horyn for a piece that appeared in System magazine. Today, BoF brings you an exclusive excerpt of that conversation, revealing the designers thoughts on the speed of fashion.


Workplace & Talent

Raf Simons Leaving Dior

Raf Simons is exiting his role as artistic director of women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessory collections of Dior.

Workplace & Talent

Raf Simons Leaving Dior

Raf Simons is exiting his role as artistic director of women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessory collections of Dior.


Financial Markets

Why Isn’t There an Italian LVMH?

As LVMH, Richemont and Kering enter a period of consolidation, there is no Italian conglomerate to take them on in the fight for ownership of Italy’s brands. Why?

Financial Markets

Why Isn’t There an Italian LVMH?

As LVMH, Richemont and Kering enter a period of consolidation, there is no Italian conglomerate to take them on in the fight for ownership of Italy’s brands. Why?


Fashion Week

Learning to Live with Legacy at Jil Sander

A pleasing languor infused a much-improved collection from Rodolfo Paglialunga.

Fashion Week

Learning to Live with Legacy at Jil Sander

A pleasing languor infused a much-improved collection from Rodolfo Paglialunga.


Fashion Week

1205's Minimal Nomads

Paula Gerbase's Berber-inspired collection struck the right balance between accessibility and arousal.

Fashion Week

1205's Minimal Nomads

Paula Gerbase's Berber-inspired collection struck the right balance between accessibility and arousal.


Retail

Jill Wenger's Totokaelo: From Local Boutique to Global Aspirations

On the eve of Totokaelo’s New York store opening and the launch of its own ready-to-wear line, the founder and chief executive talks about her start in Seattle, global expansion plans and why e-commerce is the most important part of her business.

Retail

Jill Wenger's Totokaelo: From Local Boutique to Global Aspirations

On the eve of Totokaelo’s New York store opening and the launch of its own ready-to-wear line, the founder and chief executive talks about her start in Seattle, global expansion plans and why e-commerce is the most important part of her business.


News & Analysis

Balenciaga Break-Up: "It Was Mutual"

Wang’s departure is a rare example of a drama-free, mutual break-up between a designer and a fashion house, says Imran Amed.

News & Analysis

Balenciaga Break-Up: "It Was Mutual"

Wang’s departure is a rare example of a drama-free, mutual break-up between a designer and a fashion house, says Imran Amed.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Abercrombie & Fitch, Jil Sander CEO Steps Down, Bettari Exits Valextra

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Inside Raf Simons' Dior

Three years into his tenure at Christian Dior, Raf Simons has brought new energy and modernity to the venerable French couture brand. In an in-depth video interview on the day of Dior’s Cruise show in Cannes, The Business of Fashion goes inside Raf Simons’ Dior.

News & Analysis

Inside Raf Simons' Dior

Three years into his tenure at Christian Dior, Raf Simons has brought new energy and modernity to the venerable French couture brand. In an in-depth video interview on the day of Dior’s Cruise show in Cannes, The Business of Fashion goes inside Raf Simons’ Dior.


News & Analysis

Uniqlo Links with Carine Roitfeld

Uniqlo's latest fashion collaboration, the Carine Roitfeld Collection, will launch for Fall/Winter 2015.

News & Analysis

Uniqlo Links with Carine Roitfeld

Uniqlo's latest fashion collaboration, the Carine Roitfeld Collection, will launch for Fall/Winter 2015.


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