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John Galliano

Creative Director, Maison Margiela

Following his reign at Dior, John Galliano has reestablished himself in fashion through his work as creative director of Maison Margiela.

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News & Analysis

Remembering Fashion Alchemist Judy Blame

London’s demi-monde gathered to honour the multi-hyphenate fashion creative, famous for saying ‘I’ll take a piece of rubbish and make it the chicest thing you’ve ever seen.’

News & Analysis

Remembering Fashion Alchemist Judy Blame

London’s demi-monde gathered to honour the multi-hyphenate fashion creative, famous for saying ‘I’ll take a piece of rubbish and make it the chicest thing you’ve ever seen.’


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

Top 10 Shows of the Season

After a fashion month where real clothes largely ruled over high concept, BoF's editors pick the top ten shows of the season.

Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of the Season

After a fashion month where real clothes largely ruled over high concept, BoF's editors pick the top ten shows of the season.


Fashion Week

The Return of Ready-to-Wear

In Paris, real clothes triumphed over high concept, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

The Return of Ready-to-Wear

In Paris, real clothes triumphed over high concept, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Promise and Threat at Margiela

There was something restrained about this show, all the way to the last look, which felt like John Galliano was holding fire, poised, plotting his next assault on orthodoxy.

Fashion Week

Promise and Threat at Margiela

There was something restrained about this show, all the way to the last look, which felt like John Galliano was holding fire, poised, plotting his next assault on orthodoxy.


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

Marni’s Fetishist Discipline

Risso struck some perverse chords in his new collection, but the invitation to abandon didn’t quite work and the clothes seemed oddly literal.

Fashion Week

Marni’s Fetishist Discipline

Risso struck some perverse chords in his new collection, but the invitation to abandon didn’t quite work and the clothes seemed oddly literal.


News & Analysis

Does Oscars Fashion Still Matter?

As the cultural power of Hollywood continues to decline, red-carpet dressing isn’t what it used to be, writes Amy Odell.

News & Analysis

Does Oscars Fashion Still Matter?

As the cultural power of Hollywood continues to decline, red-carpet dressing isn’t what it used to be, writes Amy Odell.


News & Analysis

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld

The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.

News & Analysis

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld

The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.


Fashion Week

Echoes and Evocations at Central Saint Martins

There were some striking outriders, but the inescapable niggle was a lack of design rigour.

Fashion Week

Echoes and Evocations at Central Saint Martins

There were some striking outriders, but the inescapable niggle was a lack of design rigour.


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