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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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Luxury

As a Global Recession Looms, Quiet Luxury Returns

The 2008 recession led to a resurgence of minimalism. A similar kind of shift is on the rise now, but the industry’s relationship with trends and consumerism has changed.

Luxury

As a Global Recession Looms, Quiet Luxury Returns

The 2008 recession led to a resurgence of minimalism. A similar kind of shift is on the rise now, but the industry’s relationship with trends and consumerism has changed.


Global Markets

Quarantine and Cancellations: A Coronavirus Update

Paris Fashion Week went ahead this week, despite mounting concerns over the spread of the deadly coronavirus — a potential black swan event that has already hit supply chains and consumer spending.

Global Markets

Quarantine and Cancellations: A Coronavirus Update

Paris Fashion Week went ahead this week, despite mounting concerns over the spread of the deadly coronavirus — a potential black swan event that has already hit supply chains and consumer spending.


Luxury

Can Raf and Miuccia Take Fashion Somewhere New?

BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks considers the possibilities.

Luxury

Can Raf and Miuccia Take Fashion Somewhere New?

BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks considers the possibilities.


Fashion Week

The Verdict on Milan Fashion Week

The Milan Fashion Week that closed on Sunday was big on buzz but the fashion that cut through the noise came from Jil Sander, Fendi and Walter Chiapponi’s debut for Tod’s, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

The Verdict on Milan Fashion Week

The Milan Fashion Week that closed on Sunday was big on buzz but the fashion that cut through the noise came from Jil Sander, Fendi and Walter Chiapponi’s debut for Tod’s, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

5 Key Takeaways from Milan Fashion Week

BoF breaks down the need-to-know insights that emerged from what turned out to be a week filled with drama and surprise.

Fashion Week

5 Key Takeaways from Milan Fashion Week

BoF breaks down the need-to-know insights that emerged from what turned out to be a week filled with drama and surprise.


Luxury

Raf Simons Is Joining Prada. What Does It Mean for the Italian Megabrand?

The designer will work in partnership with Miuccia Prada with equal responsibility for creative decision-making.

Luxury

Raf Simons Is Joining Prada. What Does It Mean for the Italian Megabrand?

The designer will work in partnership with Miuccia Prada with equal responsibility for creative decision-making.


Fashion Week

The Future Is Now at Dior

Kim Jones’ ethos is the consummate marriage of creativity and commerce. He knows how to make beautiful things.

Fashion Week

The Future Is Now at Dior

Kim Jones’ ethos is the consummate marriage of creativity and commerce. He knows how to make beautiful things.


Fashion Week

At Pitti Uomo, Masculinity in a State of Flux

The latest edition of the Florentine event was buoyed by the mix of modern edge and sartorial knowledge brought by Stefano Pilati’s Random Identities.

Fashion Week

At Pitti Uomo, Masculinity in a State of Flux

The latest edition of the Florentine event was buoyed by the mix of modern edge and sartorial knowledge brought by Stefano Pilati’s Random Identities.


Fashion Week

The Church of Jil Sander

The show was full of great product just asking to be worn right off the runway, but Luke and Lucie Meier’s monastic take on the minimalist brand could use a shot of personality.

Fashion Week

The Church of Jil Sander

The show was full of great product just asking to be worn right off the runway, but Luke and Lucie Meier’s monastic take on the minimalist brand could use a shot of personality.


Luxury

What Will the Red Carpet Look Like in 2020?

This week, everyone will be talking about red carpet style at the Golden Globes and the men's runway resurgence at Milan Fashion Week. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

What Will the Red Carpet Look Like in 2020?

This week, everyone will be talking about red carpet style at the Golden Globes and the men's runway resurgence at Milan Fashion Week. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


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