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.
#BoF500 - The New Class: Designers
Top designers are the lifeblood of fashion, uniting creative vision with commercial savvy. Meet the 27 creative directors who are new to the #BoF500 this year.
#BoF500 - The New Class: Designers
Top designers are the lifeblood of fashion, uniting creative vision with commercial savvy. Meet the 27 creative directors who are new to the #BoF500 this year.
Top 10 Shows of Spring/Summer 2017
At the end of a headline-grabbing fashion month, BoF brings you the Top 10 shows of Spring/Summer 2017.
Top 10 Shows of Spring/Summer 2017
At the end of a headline-grabbing fashion month, BoF brings you the Top 10 shows of Spring/Summer 2017.
Tim’s Take | Chanel Spring/Summer 2017
Tim Blanks talks to Karl Lagerfeld to decode the creative thinking behind Chanel's latest collection. Watch now.
Tim’s Take | Chanel Spring/Summer 2017
Tim Blanks talks to Karl Lagerfeld to decode the creative thinking behind Chanel's latest collection. Watch now.
Decoding Colette’s 20 Years of Cool
As she prepares to celebrate 20 years in business, Sarah Andelman talks exclusively to BoF about the genesis and growth of Colette, something of a pilgrimage site during Paris Fashion Week.
Decoding Colette’s 20 Years of Cool
As she prepares to celebrate 20 years in business, Sarah Andelman talks exclusively to BoF about the genesis and growth of Colette, something of a pilgrimage site during Paris Fashion Week.
Chanel’s Intimate Technology
Chanel has already pushed fabric technology to the limit, but, here, the designer’s celebration of all things digital was the collection’s raison d’être.
Chanel’s Intimate Technology
Chanel has already pushed fabric technology to the limit, but, here, the designer’s celebration of all things digital was the collection’s raison d’être.
LVMH to Buy Majority Stake in Germany's Rimowa For $716 Million
Alexandre Arnault, son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, will become co-chief executive officer of Rimowa alongside Dieter Morszeck, who retains his 20 percent stake in the company.
LVMH to Buy Majority Stake in Germany's Rimowa For $716 Million
Alexandre Arnault, son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, will become co-chief executive officer of Rimowa alongside Dieter Morszeck, who retains his 20 percent stake in the company.
BoF Exclusive | Sacai Launches Handbags
Chitose Abe’s 18-year-old brand is expanding into accessories with the help of ‘handbag genius’ Katie Hillier.
BoF Exclusive | Sacai Launches Handbags
Chitose Abe’s 18-year-old brand is expanding into accessories with the help of ‘handbag genius’ Katie Hillier.
LVMH's Digital Drive Takes Time Despite Apple Hire
Almost a year after LVMH appointed former Apple Music executive, Ian Rogers, his impact on the world's biggest luxury goods group has yet to become visible.
LVMH's Digital Drive Takes Time Despite Apple Hire
Almost a year after LVMH appointed former Apple Music executive, Ian Rogers, his impact on the world's biggest luxury goods group has yet to become visible.
Tim’s Take | Fendi Spring/Summer 2017
Tim Blanks talks to Karl Lagerfeld to decode the creative thinking behind his latest Fendi collection. Watch now.
Tim’s Take | Fendi Spring/Summer 2017
Tim Blanks talks to Karl Lagerfeld to decode the creative thinking behind his latest Fendi collection. Watch now.
Fendi’s Fairytale Continues
Trevi revved Fendi: collaborators Silvia Venturini Fendi and Karl Lagerfeld were both feeling a zesty new take on the house.
Fendi’s Fairytale Continues
Trevi revved Fendi: collaborators Silvia Venturini Fendi and Karl Lagerfeld were both feeling a zesty new take on the house.
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.
