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.
Chanel’s Digital Strategy Takes Shape Amid Executive Shuffle
In June, Chanel reported financial results for the first time in its history. Now, the $10 billion fashion house is evolving its digital strategy and shuffling some of its executives. What does this spell for the future of the brand?
Chanel’s Digital Strategy Takes Shape Amid Executive Shuffle
In June, Chanel reported financial results for the first time in its history. Now, the $10 billion fashion house is evolving its digital strategy and shuffling some of its executives. What does this spell for the future of the brand?
Chanel's Silver Linings
The clothes came from a dreamland, but the show was rooted in real life — specifically the view over the Seine, lined with the stalls of “les bouquinistes," from Karl Lagerfeld’s apartment.
Chanel's Silver Linings
The clothes came from a dreamland, but the show was rooted in real life — specifically the view over the Seine, lined with the stalls of “les bouquinistes," from Karl Lagerfeld’s apartment.
Chanel Reveals $10 Billion Revenue for First Time
The fashion group released full-year earnings for the first time, posting revenues of $9.62 billion for 2017, an 11 percent rise from a year earlier.
Chanel Reveals $10 Billion Revenue for First Time
The fashion group released full-year earnings for the first time, posting revenues of $9.62 billion for 2017, an 11 percent rise from a year earlier.
The Dark Side of Fendi
Silvia Venturini Fendi constantly makes the normal special and for her latest collection, full of playfully demonic pieces, the designer delivered once again.
The Dark Side of Fendi
Silvia Venturini Fendi constantly makes the normal special and for her latest collection, full of playfully demonic pieces, the designer delivered once again.
Prada's Next Generation Steps In as Son Joins Fashion House
Lorenzo Bertelli, the son of Prada's co-chief executive officers, has joined the company in a key role.
Prada's Next Generation Steps In as Son Joins Fashion House
Lorenzo Bertelli, the son of Prada's co-chief executive officers, has joined the company in a key role.
Behind the Scenes of the LVMH Prize
Tokyo-based designer Masayuki Ino of Doublet was crowned the winner of the French conglomerate’s fashion award, while Rok Hwang was awarded the special prize after three selection rounds over five months of competition.
Behind the Scenes of the LVMH Prize
Tokyo-based designer Masayuki Ino of Doublet was crowned the winner of the French conglomerate’s fashion award, while Rok Hwang was awarded the special prize after three selection rounds over five months of competition.
Family Matters: The Pros and Cons of Clan-Run Companies
From Hermès and LVMH to H&M and Ralph Lauren, family control can be a benefit — or a liability.
Family Matters: The Pros and Cons of Clan-Run Companies
From Hermès and LVMH to H&M and Ralph Lauren, family control can be a benefit — or a liability.
Karl Lagerfeld Brings a Curious Decadence to Chanel Cruise
The designer evoked the effortless summer glamour of Coco Chanel’s holiday home, but revealed there might be some heavy irony at work underneath the spirited artifice.
Karl Lagerfeld Brings a Curious Decadence to Chanel Cruise
The designer evoked the effortless summer glamour of Coco Chanel’s holiday home, but revealed there might be some heavy irony at work underneath the spirited artifice.
The Most Powerful Stylists in Hollywood
As the Time's Up movement upends the culture of celebrity dressing, BoF reveals The Hollywood Reporter's latest ranking.
The Most Powerful Stylists in Hollywood
As the Time's Up movement upends the culture of celebrity dressing, BoF reveals The Hollywood Reporter's latest ranking.
LVMH Announces Nine Finalists for 2018 Prize
A-Cold-Wall, Charles Jeffrey Loverboy and Eckhaus Latta are among the finalists for the fifth annual LVMH Prize, the winner of which will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.
LVMH Announces Nine Finalists for 2018 Prize
A-Cold-Wall, Charles Jeffrey Loverboy and Eckhaus Latta are among the finalists for the fifth annual LVMH Prize, the winner of which will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.
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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.
