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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.

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Sunglasses Shape Up

Just like in handbags, leaders in the luxury sunglasses market are moving away from logos and embracing the power of unique shapes.

News & Analysis

Sunglasses Shape Up

Just like in handbags, leaders in the luxury sunglasses market are moving away from logos and embracing the power of unique shapes.


Retail

Bright Old Things and the Silver Spend

Older consumers control a huge percentage of global spend. Can fashion retailers tap the opportunity?

Retail

Bright Old Things and the Silver Spend

Older consumers control a huge percentage of global spend. Can fashion retailers tap the opportunity?


News & Analysis

Karen Walker Says Collaboration is the Key to Growth

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Launched in 1989 with two t-shirts and the paltry sum of NZ$100 (about $78), Karen Walker — often called the designer for

News & Analysis

Karen Walker Says Collaboration is the Key to Growth

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Launched in 1989 with two t-shirts and the paltry sum of NZ$100 (about $78), Karen Walker — often called the designer for


News & Analysis

The Business of Blogging | Ari Seth Cohen, Advanced Style

On the eve of his documentary film debut, Ari Seth Cohen speaks with BoF on how he has parlayed a personal interest in stylish older women into a profitable business and a platform for challenging perceptions of aging.

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The Business of Blogging | Ari Seth Cohen, Advanced Style

On the eve of his documentary film debut, Ari Seth Cohen speaks with BoF on how he has parlayed a personal interest in stylish older women into a profitable business and a platform for challenging perceptions of aging.


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Photo Diary | NYFW, Day 5-6: Thom Browne, Tim Coppens, Rodarte, Marc by Marc Jacobs

NEW YORK, United States — As New York Fashion Week continues, our trusty contributing photographer Sonny Vandevelde provides us with

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Photo Diary | NYFW, Day 5-6: Thom Browne, Tim Coppens, Rodarte, Marc by Marc Jacobs

NEW YORK, United States — As New York Fashion Week continues, our trusty contributing photographer Sonny Vandevelde provides us with


News & Analysis

Week in Review | Digital Runway, Loyalty and Satisfaction, NYFW Photo Diary

Fashion 2.0 | Topshop and Google Plan Data-Savvy Digital Runway (Fashion 2.0) "In recent cycles, fashion shows, once closed industry events, have

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Week in Review | Digital Runway, Loyalty and Satisfaction, NYFW Photo Diary

Fashion 2.0 | Topshop and Google Plan Data-Savvy Digital Runway (Fashion 2.0) "In recent cycles, fashion shows, once closed industry events, have


News & Analysis

Photo Diary | NYFW, Day 5: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Ohne Titel, Tim Coppens, Tommy Hilfiger, Karen Walker

NEW YORK, United States — Straight from day five of the Autumn/Winter 2013 collections, trusty lensman Sonny Vandevelde brings us backstage imagery

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Photo Diary | NYFW, Day 5: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Ohne Titel, Tim Coppens, Tommy Hilfiger, Karen Walker

NEW YORK, United States — Straight from day five of the Autumn/Winter 2013 collections, trusty lensman Sonny Vandevelde brings us backstage imagery


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