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.
At Paris Couture, Digital Decadence and Tradition
Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli and Margiela’s John Galliano were the undisputed winners of the season, one classic, the other hyper-modern, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
At Paris Couture, Digital Decadence and Tradition
Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli and Margiela’s John Galliano were the undisputed winners of the season, one classic, the other hyper-modern, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
A Presence in Karl Lagerfeld's Absence at Chanel
The designer missed the show due to tiredness, but the collection's flowery sweetness and light brought a breath of spring into the frigid atmosphere of the Grand Palais.
A Presence in Karl Lagerfeld's Absence at Chanel
The designer missed the show due to tiredness, but the collection's flowery sweetness and light brought a breath of spring into the frigid atmosphere of the Grand Palais.
Karl Lagerfeld Was a No-Show at Both Chanel Couture Shows Tuesday
The house said the prolific designer was too tired to attend the presentations during Paris Haute Couture Week this season.
Karl Lagerfeld Was a No-Show at Both Chanel Couture Shows Tuesday
The house said the prolific designer was too tired to attend the presentations during Paris Haute Couture Week this season.
Refashioning the Fendi Man
Silvia Venturini Fendi took inspiration from Karl Lagerfeld's status as a suited icon, reflected in the unusual amount of black, the careful attention to shirt collars and the sportier pieces shot with metallic thread.
Refashioning the Fendi Man
Silvia Venturini Fendi took inspiration from Karl Lagerfeld's status as a suited icon, reflected in the unusual amount of black, the careful attention to shirt collars and the sportier pieces shot with metallic thread.
BoF FAQs: Chanel
From Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's early years on the Rue Cambon, launching Chanel No.5 and the now iconic 2.55 handbag, to how the business operates today, BoF answers your questions on what is regarded as the world's most desirable luxury fashion brand.
BoF FAQs: Chanel
From Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's early years on the Rue Cambon, launching Chanel No.5 and the now iconic 2.55 handbag, to how the business operates today, BoF answers your questions on what is regarded as the world's most desirable luxury fashion brand.
Power Moves | Vanity Fair Names Beauty Director, Lazada Announces New CEO
This week, Vanity Fair appoints its new beauty director, while Alibaba-owned Lazada group names its new chief executive.
Power Moves | Vanity Fair Names Beauty Director, Lazada Announces New CEO
This week, Vanity Fair appoints its new beauty director, while Alibaba-owned Lazada group names its new chief executive.
Chanel, Mummy-fied
Karl Lagerfeld’s latest Métiers d'Arts collection was shown in the Egyptian wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and he took the inspiration quite literally.
Chanel, Mummy-fied
Karl Lagerfeld’s latest Métiers d'Arts collection was shown in the Egyptian wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and he took the inspiration quite literally.
Chanel’s Year of Change
Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and Chanel SAS, addresses the reshaping of the storied French house, from its ban on exotic skins to its curious new London headquarters, as well as the rumours that Phoebe Philo will succeed Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel’s Year of Change
Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and Chanel SAS, addresses the reshaping of the storied French house, from its ban on exotic skins to its curious new London headquarters, as well as the rumours that Phoebe Philo will succeed Karl Lagerfeld.
The Thorny Business of Brand Activism
Brands that take a position on divisive issues see the risk of backlash as short-term pain for long-term gain. But being on the right side of history can backfire when brand activism comes across as superficial or self-righteous.
The Thorny Business of Brand Activism
Brands that take a position on divisive issues see the risk of backlash as short-term pain for long-term gain. But being on the right side of history can backfire when brand activism comes across as superficial or self-righteous.
Virgil Abloh's First Louis Vuitton Drop Is Here
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh's first drop for Louis Vuitton, slower growth at Kering and H&M's Moschino collaboration. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Virgil Abloh's First Louis Vuitton Drop Is Here
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh's first drop for Louis Vuitton, slower growth at Kering and H&M's Moschino collaboration. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
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