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Julie de Libran

Outgoing Artistic Director, Sonia Rykiel

The former Louis Vuitton and Prada womenswear designer’s legacy also includes bringing sophistication to Sonia Rykiel.

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Fashion Week

In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone

While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.

Fashion Week

In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone

While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.


Fashion Week

Sonia Rykiel's Greatest Hits

The show, which celebrated the designer's 50-year anniversary, will long be remembered.

Fashion Week

Sonia Rykiel's Greatest Hits

The show, which celebrated the designer's 50-year anniversary, will long be remembered.


Fashion Week

Sonia Rykiel's Seaside Retreat

Julie De Libran's take on the Sonia Rykiel girl was pretty, sexy and made for pleasant waves.

Fashion Week

Sonia Rykiel's Seaside Retreat

Julie De Libran's take on the Sonia Rykiel girl was pretty, sexy and made for pleasant waves.


News & Analysis

Can LVMH Compete with Net-a-Porter?

The French luxury conglomerate is reportedly taking another stab at multi-brand e-commerce, but can it succeed this late in the game?

News & Analysis

Can LVMH Compete with Net-a-Porter?

The French luxury conglomerate is reportedly taking another stab at multi-brand e-commerce, but can it succeed this late in the game?


News & Analysis

A Woman's Work: How Women Can Get Ahead in Fashion

Women are, by far, the primary consumers of fashion, but remain underrepresented in top creative positions. On International Women’s Day, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Tory Burch, Julie de Libran and more weigh in.

News & Analysis

A Woman's Work: How Women Can Get Ahead in Fashion

Women are, by far, the primary consumers of fashion, but remain underrepresented in top creative positions. On International Women’s Day, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Tory Burch, Julie de Libran and more weigh in.


Fashion Week

West Coast Rykiel

Despite ticking boxes when it came to house codes, the collection trailed out as an over-decorated bohemian wardrobe with unlikely styling combinations.

Fashion Week

West Coast Rykiel

Despite ticking boxes when it came to house codes, the collection trailed out as an over-decorated bohemian wardrobe with unlikely styling combinations.


News & Analysis

Defiant, Fashion Marches Against Trump

The fashion industry was out in force — online, offline and worldwide — to participate in Saturday’s Women’s March.

News & Analysis

Defiant, Fashion Marches Against Trump

The fashion industry was out in force — online, offline and worldwide — to participate in Saturday’s Women’s March.


Fashion Week

Forever Rykiel

Julie de Libran made a brave, even defiant, effort to re-position the house in the wake of its founder’s death, but not one that was entirely successful.

Fashion Week

Forever Rykiel

Julie de Libran made a brave, even defiant, effort to re-position the house in the wake of its founder’s death, but not one that was entirely successful.


Fashion Week

Female Fashion Designers Are Still in the Minority

BoF analysis of the four major fashion weeks highlights the ongoing gender inequality of the industry, with just 40 percent of womenswear brands led by female designers.

Fashion Week

Female Fashion Designers Are Still in the Minority

BoF analysis of the four major fashion weeks highlights the ongoing gender inequality of the industry, with just 40 percent of womenswear brands led by female designers.


News & Analysis

Sonia Rykiel Dies at 86

French designer Sonia Rykiel has died at the age of 86, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

News & Analysis

Sonia Rykiel Dies at 86

French designer Sonia Rykiel has died at the age of 86, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.


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