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.
Report: China's Septwolves and Fosun Submit Bids for Bally
Chinese apparel manufacturer Fujian Septwolves Industry Co. and conglomerate Fosun International Ltd. are believed to be among the suitors vying for the €600 million luxury leather goods company Bally.
Report: China's Septwolves and Fosun Submit Bids for Bally
Chinese apparel manufacturer Fujian Septwolves Industry Co. and conglomerate Fosun International Ltd. are believed to be among the suitors vying for the €600 million luxury leather goods company Bally.
The School of Dazed
Dazed & Confused may have been started by students, but 25 years later, it has become a training ground for multiple generations of fashion creatives.
The School of Dazed
Dazed & Confused may have been started by students, but 25 years later, it has become a training ground for multiple generations of fashion creatives.
Fashion's Toon Town
From Karl Lagerfeld to Anna Wintour, why is the fashion industry’s elite so dedicated to uniform dressing? BoF's newest columnist, ex-British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman, has the answer.
Fashion's Toon Town
From Karl Lagerfeld to Anna Wintour, why is the fashion industry’s elite so dedicated to uniform dressing? BoF's newest columnist, ex-British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman, has the answer.
Chinese Firms Flex Investment Muscle Abroad
In this month’s China Edit, Chinese companies keep snapping up international fashion assets, Galeries Lafayette plans further expansion on the mainland and Diesel teams up with Li Yuchun.
Chinese Firms Flex Investment Muscle Abroad
In this month’s China Edit, Chinese companies keep snapping up international fashion assets, Galeries Lafayette plans further expansion on the mainland and Diesel teams up with Li Yuchun.
Making Sense of Chanel's Secret Filings
For the past two years Chanel has quietly reported revenue declines as well as double-digit drops in profitability. What does it mean for the future of the world’s most famous fashion brand?
Making Sense of Chanel's Secret Filings
For the past two years Chanel has quietly reported revenue declines as well as double-digit drops in profitability. What does it mean for the future of the world’s most famous fashion brand?
Latin America's Fashion Business Billionaires
At least 30 percent of Latin American billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?
Latin America's Fashion Business Billionaires
At least 30 percent of Latin American billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?
BoF’s Fantasy Fashion Draft Picks
Where should fashion’s cohort of free agent designers land? BoF pairs the industry’s top creative talent with houses in need of a creative jolt.
BoF’s Fantasy Fashion Draft Picks
Where should fashion’s cohort of free agent designers land? BoF pairs the industry’s top creative talent with houses in need of a creative jolt.
Do Fashion Collaborations Need a Revamp?
Mass-market fashion retailers could learn a thing or two from streetwear brands and sportswear giants about keeping their collaborations fresh.
Do Fashion Collaborations Need a Revamp?
Mass-market fashion retailers could learn a thing or two from streetwear brands and sportswear giants about keeping their collaborations fresh.
American Vogue Gets Into the Conference Game
Speakers at the day-long event, which will take place on October 12 in New York, will include designers John Galliano, Marc Jacobs and Virgil Abloh.
American Vogue Gets Into the Conference Game
Speakers at the day-long event, which will take place on October 12 in New York, will include designers John Galliano, Marc Jacobs and Virgil Abloh.
Richemont Ramps Up Chloé Investment as Watches Languish
Chloé has been a rare bright spot for Richemont, which is ramping up investment in the brand as new artistic director Natacha Ramsay-Levi takes the creative helm.
Richemont Ramps Up Chloé Investment as Watches Languish
Chloé has been a rare bright spot for Richemont, which is ramping up investment in the brand as new artistic director Natacha Ramsay-Levi takes the creative helm.
What is The BoF 500?
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.
