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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.

Julie de Libran
News & Analysis

The Diverse Cultures of Istituto Marangoni

BoF sits down with Istituto Marangoni managing director Roberto Riccio to hear why exposure to international design capitals and student diversity are critical to fashion education.  

News & Analysis

The Diverse Cultures of Istituto Marangoni

BoF sits down with Istituto Marangoni managing director Roberto Riccio to hear why exposure to international design capitals and student diversity are critical to fashion education.  


Fashion Week

What Season Is it Anyway?

In New York, the meaning of Resort was more elusive than ever, as a grab-bag of approaches to ‘fashion immediacy’ added chaos to an already disjointed season.

Fashion Week

What Season Is it Anyway?

In New York, the meaning of Resort was more elusive than ever, as a grab-bag of approaches to ‘fashion immediacy’ added chaos to an already disjointed season.


Fashion Week

Vuitton Investing, Not Surfing, in Brazil

Brazil’s crisis is serious and widespread, but the market remains critical to Louis Vuitton's long-term strategy.

Fashion Week

Vuitton Investing, Not Surfing, in Brazil

Brazil’s crisis is serious and widespread, but the market remains critical to Louis Vuitton's long-term strategy.


Fashion Week

Sonia Rykiel’s French Twist

For Pre-Fall, artistic director Julie de Libran presented classics with a flare.

Fashion Week

Sonia Rykiel’s French Twist

For Pre-Fall, artistic director Julie de Libran presented classics with a flare.


Fashion Week

Sonia Rykiel, After Dark

Julie de Libran intuitively designs for glamorous 'birds of the night', but she’ll need to take Rykiel somewhere else on her next outing.

Fashion Week

Sonia Rykiel, After Dark

Julie de Libran intuitively designs for glamorous 'birds of the night', but she’ll need to take Rykiel somewhere else on her next outing.


News & Analysis

Sonia Rykiel: Taking the Left Bank Global

Armed with investment and the creative charge of designer Julie de Libran, Sonia Rykiel’s chief executive plans to transform the high-potential Parisian house into a global powerhouse.

News & Analysis

Sonia Rykiel: Taking the Left Bank Global

Armed with investment and the creative charge of designer Julie de Libran, Sonia Rykiel’s chief executive plans to transform the high-potential Parisian house into a global powerhouse.


News & Analysis

How Textiles Drive Fashion

From shearling to fur to velvet, many of this season’s most prevalent runway trends were driven by textiles.

News & Analysis

How Textiles Drive Fashion

From shearling to fur to velvet, many of this season’s most prevalent runway trends were driven by textiles.


Marketing

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

As this season’s fashion campaigns go head-to-head on social media, a battleground now more important than the pages of print magazines, BoF picks the top 10 campaigns of Spring/Summer 2015.

Marketing

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

As this season’s fashion campaigns go head-to-head on social media, a battleground now more important than the pages of print magazines, BoF picks the top 10 campaigns of Spring/Summer 2015.


Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Spring/Summer 2015

In a season where real creativity was forced to fight for space amidst a glut of sameness, BoF brings you our Top 10 Shows of the Season.

Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Spring/Summer 2015

In a season where real creativity was forced to fight for space amidst a glut of sameness, BoF brings you our Top 10 Shows of the Season.



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