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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.

Karl Lagerfeld
News & Analysis

Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading

Just in time for the holidays, Colin McDowell shares his list of the best fashion books of the season.

News & Analysis

Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading

Just in time for the holidays, Colin McDowell shares his list of the best fashion books of the season.


Fashion Week

Victoria's Secret vs Chanel: Which Blockbuster Show Has Better ROI?

The multi-million-dollar fashion extravaganzas went head-to-head in Paris this week, right in the middle of the holiday shopping season.

Fashion Week

Victoria's Secret vs Chanel: Which Blockbuster Show Has Better ROI?

The multi-million-dollar fashion extravaganzas went head-to-head in Paris this week, right in the middle of the holiday shopping season.


Fashion Week

A Pick-Me-Up Prescription at Chanel

There was such a zest in this collection. “Paris Cosmopolite” was the name Lagerfeld gave it. A neologism that said it all, really.

Fashion Week

A Pick-Me-Up Prescription at Chanel

There was such a zest in this collection. “Paris Cosmopolite” was the name Lagerfeld gave it. A neologism that said it all, really.


News & Analysis

DKNY Confirms Departure of CEO and Creative Directors

DKNY chief executive Caroline Brown and creative directors Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow will leave the company before the end of year.

News & Analysis

DKNY Confirms Departure of CEO and Creative Directors

DKNY chief executive Caroline Brown and creative directors Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow will leave the company before the end of year.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Le Tote Bets Big on Data, Virtual Fitting-Rooms, Talking Bots

This week, subscription box Le Tote harnesses big data to curate clothes for customers, virtual fitting-rooms make shopping online easier and talking bots help us get more out of AI.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Le Tote Bets Big on Data, Virtual Fitting-Rooms, Talking Bots

This week, subscription box Le Tote harnesses big data to curate clothes for customers, virtual fitting-rooms make shopping online easier and talking bots help us get more out of AI.


Global Markets

Is India the Solution to Fashion’s Woes?

India remains one of the most conspicuous growth opportunities for a global luxury market stuck in a rut.

Global Markets

Is India the Solution to Fashion’s Woes?

India remains one of the most conspicuous growth opportunities for a global luxury market stuck in a rut.


News & Analysis

Creating Chaos: Charlotte Stockdale and Katie Lyall's New Brand

A styling team for the past 15 years Charlotte Stockdale and Katie Lyall are now joining forces on a collection of luxury tech accessories. Here, they tell Tim Blanks about cold-calling Lesage, behaving badly with Karl Lagerfeld and the launch of their new line.

News & Analysis

Creating Chaos: Charlotte Stockdale and Katie Lyall's New Brand

A styling team for the past 15 years Charlotte Stockdale and Katie Lyall are now joining forces on a collection of luxury tech accessories. Here, they tell Tim Blanks about cold-calling Lesage, behaving badly with Karl Lagerfeld and the launch of their new line.


Media

Miroslava Duma: Don't Call Her a Czarina

Armed with a growing digital media empire, Miroslava Duma is on a mission to ensure her country earns a place at the forefront of fashion, media and technology.

Media

Miroslava Duma: Don't Call Her a Czarina

Armed with a growing digital media empire, Miroslava Duma is on a mission to ensure her country earns a place at the forefront of fashion, media and technology.


News & Analysis

#BoF500 — The New Class: Models & Muses

More than pretty faces, they have leveraged their grace and connections to get things done. Meet the 17 models and muses who are new to the #BoF500 this year.

News & Analysis

#BoF500 — The New Class: Models & Muses

More than pretty faces, they have leveraged their grace and connections to get things done. Meet the 17 models and muses who are new to the #BoF500 this year.


News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed

BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed

BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.


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.

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