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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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News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?

This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.

News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?

This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.


News & Analysis

Willy Vanderperre Has a New Instagram Project

The Vogue photographer, known for his striking campaigns for Prada and Raf Simons, is set to showcase limited-edition “collectables” on the platform every month and release a new book with Idea.

News & Analysis

Willy Vanderperre Has a New Instagram Project

The Vogue photographer, known for his striking campaigns for Prada and Raf Simons, is set to showcase limited-edition “collectables” on the platform every month and release a new book with Idea.


Retail

Could Forty Five Ten Be the Millennial Generation’s Answer to Barneys?

With a new team in place, the Dallas-based retailer plans to woo young, local consumers to its Hudson Yards store by mixing luxury standbys with unexpected labels, home goods and vintage. But can it make it in Manhattan, where the competition is both fierce and familiar?

Retail

Could Forty Five Ten Be the Millennial Generation’s Answer to Barneys?

With a new team in place, the Dallas-based retailer plans to woo young, local consumers to its Hudson Yards store by mixing luxury standbys with unexpected labels, home goods and vintage. But can it make it in Manhattan, where the competition is both fierce and familiar?


Fashion Week

Genuine Obsession at Off-White

The collection’s showpiece was surely a dramatic coat, beaded with the rear-vision rubric, "Things are closer than they appear." Abloh said that was his mantra.

Fashion Week

Genuine Obsession at Off-White

The collection’s showpiece was surely a dramatic coat, beaded with the rear-vision rubric, "Things are closer than they appear." Abloh said that was his mantra.


News & Analysis

Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money

As the enigmatic designer's split-toe shoe gains a celebrity following years after its initial release, retailers are cashing in.

News & Analysis

Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money

As the enigmatic designer's split-toe shoe gains a celebrity following years after its initial release, retailers are cashing in.


Fashion Week

In Milan, Looking Back to Move Forward

A bit brutal, full of product, and looking backward to move forward: the Versace collection summed up the spirit of the season perfectly, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Milan, Looking Back to Move Forward

A bit brutal, full of product, and looking backward to move forward: the Versace collection summed up the spirit of the season perfectly, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

At Jil Sander, Cerebral Zings of the Womanly

Luke and Lucie Meier delivered their best collection so far.

Fashion Week

At Jil Sander, Cerebral Zings of the Womanly

Luke and Lucie Meier delivered their best collection so far.


Fashion Week

Carolina Herrera in the Hothouse

Designer Wes Gordon ignored autumnal conventions, showing bright colours and plenty of florals with impressive gusto.

Fashion Week

Carolina Herrera in the Hothouse

Designer Wes Gordon ignored autumnal conventions, showing bright colours and plenty of florals with impressive gusto.


Fashion Week

Serene Tailoring at Jil Sander

Luke and Lucie Meier’s debut menswear show was full of desirable, modern pieces, but the effort didn’t quite resonate on the catwalk.

Fashion Week

Serene Tailoring at Jil Sander

Luke and Lucie Meier’s debut menswear show was full of desirable, modern pieces, but the effort didn’t quite resonate on the catwalk.


News & Analysis

Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: Behind the Breakup

The designer is exiting Calvin Klein less than two years after his debut. Last month, PVH chief Emanuel Chirico criticised the brand’s uneven financial performance and high-fashion skew.

News & Analysis

Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: Behind the Breakup

The designer is exiting Calvin Klein less than two years after his debut. Last month, PVH chief Emanuel Chirico criticised the brand’s uneven financial performance and high-fashion skew.


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