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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.

Jil Sander
Fashion Week

In Milan, Torn Between Past and Present

Donatella Versace’s ode to Gianni seemed an apt metaphor for the current state of Italian fashion, stuck between yesterday and today.

Fashion Week

In Milan, Torn Between Past and Present

Donatella Versace’s ode to Gianni seemed an apt metaphor for the current state of Italian fashion, stuck between yesterday and today.


Fashion Week

An Exorcism at Jil Sander

There was an overwhelming sense that Luke and Lucy Meier were not just cleaning house, but also taking a stand against fashion excess.

Fashion Week

An Exorcism at Jil Sander

There was an overwhelming sense that Luke and Lucy Meier were not just cleaning house, but also taking a stand against fashion excess.


News & Analysis

Want Les Essentiels Co-Founder Brothers Exit

Byron and Dexter Peart have sold their stake in Want, which comprises a leather goods company, a wholesale agency and retail store group.

News & Analysis

Want Les Essentiels Co-Founder Brothers Exit

Byron and Dexter Peart have sold their stake in Want, which comprises a leather goods company, a wholesale agency and retail store group.


News & Analysis

Zalando Turns Festival into Three-Day 'Live' Marketing Campaign

The Berlin-based e-tailer is focusing on the experience economy in a bid to boost brand awareness.

News & Analysis

Zalando Turns Festival into Three-Day 'Live' Marketing Campaign

The Berlin-based e-tailer is focusing on the experience economy in a bid to boost brand awareness.


Luxury

How Floristry Became a Fashion Business

As the business of flowers becomes increasingly trend-driven and social media savvy, fashion folk are tapping the opportunity.

Luxury

How Floristry Became a Fashion Business

As the business of flowers becomes increasingly trend-driven and social media savvy, fashion folk are tapping the opportunity.


Retail

What Colette’s Closure Means for Fashion

After 20 years in business, the beloved temple of Parisian cool announced it will close its doors in December. BoF spoke to a handful of industry insiders to gauge their reactions.

Retail

What Colette’s Closure Means for Fashion

After 20 years in business, the beloved temple of Parisian cool announced it will close its doors in December. BoF spoke to a handful of industry insiders to gauge their reactions.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Carine Gilson, Mungo & Maud, Zoeva and Amsterdam Fashion Academy

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Carine Gilson, Mungo & Maud, Zoeva and Amsterdam Fashion Academy

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


News & Analysis

News Bites | Chris Hemsworth for Boss Bottled, Charlotte Olympia Partners With Onward Luxury Group

In today's News Bites, Hugo Boss harnesses the box office power of Chris Hemsworth, while Charlotte Olympia signs a strategic partnership with Onward Luxury Group.

News & Analysis

News Bites | Chris Hemsworth for Boss Bottled, Charlotte Olympia Partners With Onward Luxury Group

In today's News Bites, Hugo Boss harnesses the box office power of Chris Hemsworth, while Charlotte Olympia signs a strategic partnership with Onward Luxury Group.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Wolford CEO Steps Down, Zuhair Murad names CEO

This week, Axel Dreher will succeed Ashish Sensarma as CEO at Wolford, while Zuhair Murad has tapped former Jil Sander CEO Alessandro Cremonesi to helm its ready-to-wear and accessories divisions.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Wolford CEO Steps Down, Zuhair Murad names CEO

This week, Axel Dreher will succeed Ashish Sensarma as CEO at Wolford, while Zuhair Murad has tapped former Jil Sander CEO Alessandro Cremonesi to helm its ready-to-wear and accessories divisions.


Retail

Top 10 Influential Retailers Off Fashion’s Beaten Path

BoF identifies the multi-brand boutiques making waves in markets far beyond the world’s fashion capitals.

Retail

Top 10 Influential Retailers Off Fashion’s Beaten Path

BoF identifies the multi-brand boutiques making waves in markets far beyond the world’s fashion capitals.


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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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