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.
Marine Serre Wins LVMH Prize 2017
Paris-based womenswear designer Marine Serre has been awarded the LVMH Prize 2017, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.
Marine Serre Wins LVMH Prize 2017
Paris-based womenswear designer Marine Serre has been awarded the LVMH Prize 2017, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.
A Web of Perverse Enchantment at Gucci
Alessandro Michele’s signal achievement is this: predictability doesn’t obviate pleasurability. In fact, part of the pleasure of a Gucci show is watching the way he warps the by-now familiar tropes.
A Web of Perverse Enchantment at Gucci
Alessandro Michele’s signal achievement is this: predictability doesn’t obviate pleasurability. In fact, part of the pleasure of a Gucci show is watching the way he warps the by-now familiar tropes.
Rei Kawakubo's Hair Magician
Best known for his dramatic hair sculptures for Comme des Garçons, Julien d'Ys was the first to purposefully make hair look dirty, using potions of grease, vodka, clay or powder.
Rei Kawakubo's Hair Magician
Best known for his dramatic hair sculptures for Comme des Garçons, Julien d'Ys was the first to purposefully make hair look dirty, using potions of grease, vodka, clay or powder.
The Newness Imperative: Innovate or Fade
With fewer ‘virgin’ markets left to tap, established consumers now drive luxury demand — and they want something new — with significant consequences for creative strategy, says Luca Solca.
The Newness Imperative: Innovate or Fade
With fewer ‘virgin’ markets left to tap, established consumers now drive luxury demand — and they want something new — with significant consequences for creative strategy, says Luca Solca.
Anchored by Past, Karl Lagerfeld Looks Forward for Cruise
A selling point of Chanel's Cruise collection was the seductive accessibility of the clothes, justifying its transporting, ceremonial existence in such a fundamental way.
Anchored by Past, Karl Lagerfeld Looks Forward for Cruise
A selling point of Chanel's Cruise collection was the seductive accessibility of the clothes, justifying its transporting, ceremonial existence in such a fundamental way.
Gigi Hadid Turns Photographer for V Magazine 'Pop-Up'
Editor-in-chief Stephen Gan talks about the model's new portfolio, independent publishing and his vision for the future.
Gigi Hadid Turns Photographer for V Magazine 'Pop-Up'
Editor-in-chief Stephen Gan talks about the model's new portfolio, independent publishing and his vision for the future.
How 'Brazil's H&M' Defied the Recession
Fast fashion giant Riachuelo has been turning a profit and expanding rapidly. But how did the billion-dollar giant navigate the country’s crisis?
How 'Brazil's H&M' Defied the Recession
Fast fashion giant Riachuelo has been turning a profit and expanding rapidly. But how did the billion-dollar giant navigate the country’s crisis?
Tim's Take | Chanel Autumn/Winter 2017
Watch Tim Blanks speak with Karl Lagerfeld about his Autumn/Winter 2017 collection for Chanel.
Tim's Take | Chanel Autumn/Winter 2017
Watch Tim Blanks speak with Karl Lagerfeld about his Autumn/Winter 2017 collection for Chanel.
Space: Chanel's Final Frontier
With a real-looking rocket anchored to the catwalk, Lagerfeld gave his audience shock and awe. What a shame he couldn’t give them a collection to match.
Space: Chanel's Final Frontier
With a real-looking rocket anchored to the catwalk, Lagerfeld gave his audience shock and awe. What a shame he couldn’t give them a collection to match.
Meryl Streep Accuses Karl Lagerfeld of Spoiling her Oscars
Meryl Streep on Saturday accused designer Karl Lagerfeld of spoiling her night at the Academy Awards ceremony by falsely accusing her of being paid to wear a gown on the Oscars red carpet.
Meryl Streep Accuses Karl Lagerfeld of Spoiling her Oscars
Meryl Streep on Saturday accused designer Karl Lagerfeld of spoiling her night at the Academy Awards ceremony by falsely accusing her of being paid to wear a gown on the Oscars red carpet.
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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.
