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Jonathan Saunders

Former Chief Creative Officer, Diane Von Furstenberg

Having shuttered his eponymous line, the Scottish designer headed up design at one of America’s most iconic fashion brands until his departure in December 2017.

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News & Analysis

Playing Ball With Trump

Fashion leaders have little choice but to engage with Donald Trump and attempt to shape the situation for the better.

News & Analysis

Playing Ball With Trump

Fashion leaders have little choice but to engage with Donald Trump and attempt to shape the situation for the better.


News & Analysis

Bibhu Mohapatra Files for Bankruptcy

The news comes at a challenging time for designer brands on both sides of the Atlantic, particularly those operating without outside investment and dependent on a wholesale model.

News & Analysis

Bibhu Mohapatra Files for Bankruptcy

The news comes at a challenging time for designer brands on both sides of the Atlantic, particularly those operating without outside investment and dependent on a wholesale model.


Luxury

The End of Holiday Shopping Season As We Know It?

Amidst disruption on New York’s Fifth Avenue, discounting season has come early this year, but more and more sales are no longer a salve for the deeper problems facing retail.

Luxury

The End of Holiday Shopping Season As We Know It?

Amidst disruption on New York’s Fifth Avenue, discounting season has come early this year, but more and more sales are no longer a salve for the deeper problems facing retail.


News & Analysis

Paolo Riva Resigns as CEO of Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg announced Thursday that chief executive Paolo Riva is resigning form the company, effective immediately.

News & Analysis

Paolo Riva Resigns as CEO of Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg announced Thursday that chief executive Paolo Riva is resigning form the company, effective immediately.


Fashion Week

A Promising Symbiosis of Sensibilities at DVF

Jonathan Saunders’ first collection as creative director of DVF could be the beginning of a textbook rejuvenation of one of New York’s favourite fashion legacies.

Fashion Week

A Promising Symbiosis of Sensibilities at DVF

Jonathan Saunders’ first collection as creative director of DVF could be the beginning of a textbook rejuvenation of one of New York’s favourite fashion legacies.


News & Analysis

Betting on Mid-Priced Eveningwear

Brands and retailers are targeting mid-priced formalwear in the hopes of capturing consumers who shudder at the cost of a high-end gown but want something more unique than fast fashion.

News & Analysis

Betting on Mid-Priced Eveningwear

Brands and retailers are targeting mid-priced formalwear in the hopes of capturing consumers who shudder at the cost of a high-end gown but want something more unique than fast fashion.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Jonathan Saunders to DVF, Hugo Boss Names CEO, Teen Vogue Editor Out

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Jonathan Saunders Joins Diane Von Furstenberg as Chief Creative Officer

Five months after closing his eponymous label, the Scottish designer has joined Diane Von Furstenberg as chief creative officer.

News & Analysis

Jonathan Saunders Joins Diane Von Furstenberg as Chief Creative Officer

Five months after closing his eponymous label, the Scottish designer has joined Diane Von Furstenberg as chief creative officer.


Fashion Week

A Wave of Chinese Talent on European Runways

China has nurtured a crop of young designers who have begun to establish themselves in the major fashion capitals of Europe.

Fashion Week

A Wave of Chinese Talent on European Runways

China has nurtured a crop of young designers who have begun to establish themselves in the major fashion capitals of Europe.


Fashion Week

London’s Next Wave Embraces New Pragmatism

Reacting to the challenges of the current economic climate and a fashion industry in a state of flux, London’s emerging designers are embracing a new sense of pragmatism.

Fashion Week

London’s Next Wave Embraces New Pragmatism

Reacting to the challenges of the current economic climate and a fashion industry in a state of flux, London’s emerging designers are embracing a new sense of pragmatism.


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