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: Remembering the Life and Work of Karl Lagerfeld
In a special episode of The BoF Podcast, Tim Blanks and Imran Amed sit down to discuss their memories and reflections on the passing of the fashion icon.

The BoF Podcast: Remembering the Life and Work of Karl Lagerfeld
In a special episode of The BoF Podcast, Tim Blanks and Imran Amed sit down to discuss their memories and reflections on the passing of the fashion icon.

Bethany Williams Wins Royal Award for Ethically-Focused Fashion
The British designer received the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II award for her ethical approach to fashion as the industry came under criticism in a parliamentary report for its unsustainable and exploitative business model.

Bethany Williams Wins Royal Award for Ethically-Focused Fashion
The British designer received the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II award for her ethical approach to fashion as the industry came under criticism in a parliamentary report for its unsustainable and exploitative business model.


What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld
The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld
The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.

Chanel Faces Biggest Challenge Since the Loss of Its Founder
Lagerfeld reigned over Chanel since 1983 with indisputable authority, helping turn a storied haute-couture fashion house into a global megabrand with $9.6 billion in annual sales.

Chanel Faces Biggest Challenge Since the Loss of Its Founder
Lagerfeld reigned over Chanel since 1983 with indisputable authority, helping turn a storied haute-couture fashion house into a global megabrand with $9.6 billion in annual sales.

Karl Lagerfeld Dies in Paris
The world’s most iconic and prolific designer was widely known as the king of fashion.

Karl Lagerfeld Dies in Paris
The world’s most iconic and prolific designer was widely known as the king of fashion.

Derek Blasberg’s Tips For Getting Ahead in Fashion
The Missouri-native turned fashion insider and YouTube’s new head of fashion & beauty partnerships shares the secrets to his success.

Derek Blasberg’s Tips For Getting Ahead in Fashion
The Missouri-native turned fashion insider and YouTube’s new head of fashion & beauty partnerships shares the secrets to his success.

How I Became… Christopher Kane’s Stylist Consultant
Ahead of Christopher Kane’s Autumn/Winter 2019 show in London next week, the brand’s stylist consultant Adonis Kentros shares his career advice.

How I Became… Christopher Kane’s Stylist Consultant
Ahead of Christopher Kane’s Autumn/Winter 2019 show in London next week, the brand’s stylist consultant Adonis Kentros shares his career advice.

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the January Menswear and Couture Shows
This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large discusses menswear’s shift to tailoring and the new relevance of couture.

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the January Menswear and Couture Shows
This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large discusses menswear’s shift to tailoring and the new relevance of couture.

The Problem With Condé Nast's Paywall
The publisher aims to bolster its business by introducing digital subscriptions across its titles by the end of the year. But the move may not address the root of the company's challenges.

The Problem With Condé Nast's Paywall
The publisher aims to bolster its business by introducing digital subscriptions across its titles by the end of the year. But the move may not address the root of the company's challenges.
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