Karl Lagerfeld
1935 - 2019
He was one of the industry’s truly iconic designers, at the helm of Chanel and Fendi that he helped revitalise, as well as his eponymous brand.
The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Autumn 2019 Season
BoF's editor-at-large sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the commercial potential of bourgeois style, Fendi and Chanel's emotional farewell to Karl Lagerfeld, and the cultural impact of fashion's reflection on social issues.
The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Autumn 2019 Season
BoF's editor-at-large sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the commercial potential of bourgeois style, Fendi and Chanel's emotional farewell to Karl Lagerfeld, and the cultural impact of fashion's reflection on social issues.
Top 10 Shows of the Season
After a fashion month where real clothes largely ruled over high concept, BoF's editors pick the top ten shows of the season.
Top 10 Shows of the Season
After a fashion month where real clothes largely ruled over high concept, BoF's editors pick the top ten shows of the season.
Luxury Defies China Slowdown Fears
From Richemont to Kering, some of the biggest names in luxury reported strong growth in their end-of-year results, with the majority citing the Chinese market as a key driver.
Luxury Defies China Slowdown Fears
From Richemont to Kering, some of the biggest names in luxury reported strong growth in their end-of-year results, with the majority citing the Chinese market as a key driver.
Tack and Techno at Louis Vuitton
As much as Nicolas Ghesquière insisted on the value of diversity, there was a curious, dulling uniformity in his march-past of models.
Tack and Techno at Louis Vuitton
As much as Nicolas Ghesquière insisted on the value of diversity, there was a curious, dulling uniformity in his march-past of models.
Karl Lagerfeld Wasn’t One for Goodbyes
In his final collection, which made crystal clear that fashion’s empire builder is no more, the late designer offered a fresh take on Chanel classics.
Karl Lagerfeld Wasn’t One for Goodbyes
In his final collection, which made crystal clear that fashion’s empire builder is no more, the late designer offered a fresh take on Chanel classics.
Le Karl Spirit lui survivra
Le créateur a téléporté les salons du XVIIIe siècle français dans le monde moderne de la culture de l'image, devenant un gourou pour tous les grands noms de la mode. Son esprit lui survivra, écrit la chroniqueuse de mode Laurence Benaïm.
Le Karl Spirit lui survivra
Le créateur a téléporté les salons du XVIIIe siècle français dans le monde moderne de la culture de l'image, devenant un gourou pour tous les grands noms de la mode. Son esprit lui survivra, écrit la chroniqueuse de mode Laurence Benaïm.
Karl Lagerfeld, His Spirit Is Everywhere
The designer beamed the salons of 18th century France into the modern world of image culture, becoming a guru to all of the great names in fashion. Despite his death, his spirit is everywhere, writes French fashion commentator Laurence Benaïm.
Karl Lagerfeld, His Spirit Is Everywhere
The designer beamed the salons of 18th century France into the modern world of image culture, becoming a guru to all of the great names in fashion. Despite his death, his spirit is everywhere, writes French fashion commentator Laurence Benaïm.
Chloe Spins an Enchanted Yarn
Natacha Ramsay-Levi's infallible chic left little room for a sense of the cosmic (dis)order that so deliciously underpinned her saga. And yet, there were inklings.
Chloe Spins an Enchanted Yarn
Natacha Ramsay-Levi's infallible chic left little room for a sense of the cosmic (dis)order that so deliciously underpinned her saga. And yet, there were inklings.
Why Representation at Fashion Week Shouldn't Be a Fad
A “millennial mindset” is taking hold across the luxury market — and across age groups and geographies — changing the purchasing habits of all generations of consumers.
Why Representation at Fashion Week Shouldn't Be a Fad
A “millennial mindset” is taking hold across the luxury market — and across age groups and geographies — changing the purchasing habits of all generations of consumers.
A Fresh Rebellion at Balmain
This was Olivier Rousteing breaking his own mold in every sense, delivering a collection that read as a total homage to Karl Lagerfeld.
A Fresh Rebellion at Balmain
This was Olivier Rousteing breaking his own mold in every sense, delivering a collection that read as a total homage to Karl Lagerfeld.
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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
