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.
Death of Apple’s $17,000 Gold Watch Leaves Swiss Rivals Smiling
Switzerland’s leading watch-makers have said that centuries of craftsmanship will not simply disappear because a technology player enters the fray.
Death of Apple’s $17,000 Gold Watch Leaves Swiss Rivals Smiling
Switzerland’s leading watch-makers have said that centuries of craftsmanship will not simply disappear because a technology player enters the fray.
224-Year-Old Goyard Seduces Luxury Giants
Goyard is among the last of its kind not swallowed up by a larger peer, however Kering chief executive officer Francois-Henri Pinault would not be averse to adding it to his company’s stable of brands, a person familiar with the matter said.
224-Year-Old Goyard Seduces Luxury Giants
Goyard is among the last of its kind not swallowed up by a larger peer, however Kering chief executive officer Francois-Henri Pinault would not be averse to adding it to his company’s stable of brands, a person familiar with the matter said.
From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts
From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.
From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts
From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.
Pierre-Yves Roussel on Why LVMH Sold Donna Karan
LVMH's surprise decision to sell Donna Karan International was driven by an unsolicited offer at a high price and a poor fit with the group's luxury business model, says Pierre-Yves Roussel.
Pierre-Yves Roussel on Why LVMH Sold Donna Karan
LVMH's surprise decision to sell Donna Karan International was driven by an unsolicited offer at a high price and a poor fit with the group's luxury business model, says Pierre-Yves Roussel.
10 Campaigns of Autumn/Winter 2016
The Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign season could represent a notable turning point in the use of digital-native techniques in campaign imagery.
10 Campaigns of Autumn/Winter 2016
The Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign season could represent a notable turning point in the use of digital-native techniques in campaign imagery.
Once Upon a Fendi Fairytale
Walking on water was just one of the minor miracles in Fendi’s 90th anniversary show.
Once Upon a Fendi Fairytale
Walking on water was just one of the minor miracles in Fendi’s 90th anniversary show.
Identity Theft at Paris Couture
In a couture season ‘hijacked’ by marketers, Mr Martin Margiela was at the center of the problem and the solution.
Identity Theft at Paris Couture
In a couture season ‘hijacked’ by marketers, Mr Martin Margiela was at the center of the problem and the solution.
What Karl Lagerfeld Likes Most About Chanel
A charming couture presentation reminds us that fashion is ultimately all about the hand.
What Karl Lagerfeld Likes Most About Chanel
A charming couture presentation reminds us that fashion is ultimately all about the hand.
What You May Have Missed This Week
BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.
What You May Have Missed This Week
BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.
Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer fashion reading list, from ‘Fashion Game Changers’ to a catalogue of Karl Lagerfeld's work for Chanel.
Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer fashion reading list, from ‘Fashion Game Changers’ to a catalogue of Karl Lagerfeld's work for Chanel.
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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.
