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Jonathan Akeroyd

Former CEO, Burberry

Initially a merchandiser at Harrods, Akeroyd is a seasoned merchant who has held CEO roles at Alexander McQueen, Versace and Burberry.

Jonathan Akeroyd
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In London, From Emerging Designers to Emerging Businesses?

Will new initiatives like the BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund succeed in transforming London from a capital of emerging designers to a capital of emerging businesses? BoF reports.

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In London, From Emerging Designers to Emerging Businesses?

Will new initiatives like the BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund succeed in transforming London from a capital of emerging designers to a capital of emerging businesses? BoF reports.


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V&A to Bring ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Exhibition to London

London’s Victoria and Albert Museum will stage the hugely popular “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” retrospective in March 2015.

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V&A to Bring ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ Exhibition to London

London’s Victoria and Albert Museum will stage the hugely popular “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” retrospective in March 2015.


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London Collections: Men | If You Build It, They Will Come — But Will They Buy?

In a city where big shows can mean just that, BoF examines the rise of London Collections: Men and the business impact on the brands taking part.

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London Collections: Men | If You Build It, They Will Come — But Will They Buy?

In a city where big shows can mean just that, BoF examines the rise of London Collections: Men and the business impact on the brands taking part.


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Autumn/Winter 2010 | The Season That Was

LONDON, United Kingdom — The passing of Alexander McQueen and the future of his namesake brand provided the defining background narrative of the

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Autumn/Winter 2010 | The Season That Was

LONDON, United Kingdom — The passing of Alexander McQueen and the future of his namesake brand provided the defining background narrative of the


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Bidding Farewell to Alexander McQueen

LONDON, United Kingdom — One of the first fashion shows I ever attended was the Alexander McQueen show for Spring/Summer 2007, staged in the round at

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Bidding Farewell to Alexander McQueen

LONDON, United Kingdom — One of the first fashion shows I ever attended was the Alexander McQueen show for Spring/Summer 2007, staged in the round at


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Luxury Outlook | Survival of the fittest

PARIS, France - Even as America teeters on the brink of economic armageddon, fashion week has continued on in full force here in Paris. But, between

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Luxury Outlook | Survival of the fittest

PARIS, France - Even as America teeters on the brink of economic armageddon, fashion week has continued on in full force here in Paris. But, between


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