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Karen Walker

Designer, Karen Walker

The renowned New Zealand designer now presides over an international fashion, jewellery, and accessories brand worn by Natalie Portman, Lady Gaga and Alexa Chung.

Karen Walker
Global Markets

On the Periphery, Going Global

Fashion businesses in markets like Australia, Brazil and Georgia face the tyranny of distance, but some turn remote geography into a competitive advantage.

Global Markets

On the Periphery, Going Global

Fashion businesses in markets like Australia, Brazil and Georgia face the tyranny of distance, but some turn remote geography into a competitive advantage.


News & Analysis

Sydney Plays Host to VOICES Ahead of BoF's Flagship Event in December

Ahead of our flagship VOICES event in December, the BoF community in Australia descended on the Sydney Opera House to hear international fashion industry leaders discuss pressing fashion issues.

News & Analysis

Sydney Plays Host to VOICES Ahead of BoF's Flagship Event in December

Ahead of our flagship VOICES event in December, the BoF community in Australia descended on the Sydney Opera House to hear international fashion industry leaders discuss pressing fashion issues.


News & Analysis

Join Us Next Week for BoF VOICES in Sydney, Australia

BoF is hosting an intimate VOICES event at the iconic Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, where we will discuss the future of retail and how to break into the global marketplace.

News & Analysis

Join Us Next Week for BoF VOICES in Sydney, Australia

BoF is hosting an intimate VOICES event at the iconic Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, where we will discuss the future of retail and how to break into the global marketplace.


Fashion Week

One of the Weirdest Fashion Weeks

The wide range of formats and approaches on display in New York seemed to underscore the underlying uncertainty of an industry in flux.

Fashion Week

One of the Weirdest Fashion Weeks

The wide range of formats and approaches on display in New York seemed to underscore the underlying uncertainty of an industry in flux.


Fashion Week

The Fashionable and the Functional

Inspired by photographer Berenice Abbott’s functional garb, Walker added accents of her own prosaic glamour.

Fashion Week

The Fashionable and the Functional

Inspired by photographer Berenice Abbott’s functional garb, Walker added accents of her own prosaic glamour.


Fashion Week

New Life in Old Looks

Presented at her Meatpacking District HQ, DVF showed 1970s tropes with updated proportions.

Fashion Week

New Life in Old Looks

Presented at her Meatpacking District HQ, DVF showed 1970s tropes with updated proportions.


Fashion Week

At NYFW, Different Faces of Female Empowerment

The resurgence of feminist spirit in society — the so-called 'fourth wave' — was evident at DVF, Karen Walker and Zero Maria Cornejo.

Fashion Week

At NYFW, Different Faces of Female Empowerment

The resurgence of feminist spirit in society — the so-called 'fourth wave' — was evident at DVF, Karen Walker and Zero Maria Cornejo.


Fashion Week

Karen Walker Hits The Slopes

This season, a surprise return to snowboarding prompted the designer to reconsider the beauty of old-school ski suits.

Fashion Week

Karen Walker Hits The Slopes

This season, a surprise return to snowboarding prompted the designer to reconsider the beauty of old-school ski suits.


News & Analysis

Karen Walker #My2015

Click to watch Karen Walker look back at her year in fashion.

News & Analysis

Karen Walker #My2015

Click to watch Karen Walker look back at her year in fashion.


Fashion Week

Soviet Space Cult at Karen Walker

Karen Walker's immaculately styled show matched an ironic 70s confidence with a Constructivist utility.

Fashion Week

Soviet Space Cult at Karen Walker

Karen Walker's immaculately styled show matched an ironic 70s confidence with a Constructivist utility.


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