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.
Fashion Glitterati Descend on Cuba for Chanel Runway Show
First came US President Barack Obama and the Rolling Stones. Now global fashion's glitterati including supermodel Gisele Bundchen have descended upon Cuba for Chanel's runway show extravaganza.
Fashion Glitterati Descend on Cuba for Chanel Runway Show
First came US President Barack Obama and the Rolling Stones. Now global fashion's glitterati including supermodel Gisele Bundchen have descended upon Cuba for Chanel's runway show extravaganza.
Decoding ‘Manus x Machina’
BoF talks to key players at Condé Nast, Apple and the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to unpack the meaning of its latest exhibit on the evening of the Met Gala.
Decoding ‘Manus x Machina’
BoF talks to key players at Condé Nast, Apple and the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to unpack the meaning of its latest exhibit on the evening of the Met Gala.
Chanel Winning Fight Against Luxury Grey Market, Says Bruno Pavlovsky
Chanel said its efforts to curb the grey market have been successful and are helping boost revenue in China despite weaker overall demand for luxury goods.
Chanel Winning Fight Against Luxury Grey Market, Says Bruno Pavlovsky
Chanel said its efforts to curb the grey market have been successful and are helping boost revenue in China despite weaker overall demand for luxury goods.
Cuba’s Ambitious Fashion ‘Cuentapropistas’
Economic reforms, improved relations with the US and even Chanel’s upcoming Cruise show are all encouraging signs, but the future of the Cuban fashion market still remains uncertain.
Cuba’s Ambitious Fashion ‘Cuentapropistas’
Economic reforms, improved relations with the US and even Chanel’s upcoming Cruise show are all encouraging signs, but the future of the Cuban fashion market still remains uncertain.
BoF Exclusive | BFC Unveils Global Fashion Awards, London’s Answer to the Met Ball
BoF can exclusively reveal that the British Fashion Council is transforming its annual fashion awards into a global event, positioned as ‘a mix of the Academy Awards and the Met Ball.’
BoF Exclusive | BFC Unveils Global Fashion Awards, London’s Answer to the Met Ball
BoF can exclusively reveal that the British Fashion Council is transforming its annual fashion awards into a global event, positioned as ‘a mix of the Academy Awards and the Met Ball.’
As Ohne Titel Shutters, Founders Reflect
They had buzz, great stockists and industry support. What went wrong? Alexa Adams and Flora Gill speak exclusively to BoF about why it was time to close their nine-year-old business.
As Ohne Titel Shutters, Founders Reflect
They had buzz, great stockists and industry support. What went wrong? Alexa Adams and Flora Gill speak exclusively to BoF about why it was time to close their nine-year-old business.
How Tom Kartsotis Is Banking on America
With Shinola, and now Filson, the founder of watchmaking behemoth Fossil wants to bring integrity to accessible luxury. But can he profit from good intentions?
How Tom Kartsotis Is Banking on America
With Shinola, and now Filson, the founder of watchmaking behemoth Fossil wants to bring integrity to accessible luxury. But can he profit from good intentions?
Tim’s Take | Chanel Autumn/Winter 2016
Tim Blanks talks to Karl Lagerfeld to decode the creative thinking behind his latest show. Watch now.
Tim’s Take | Chanel Autumn/Winter 2016
Tim Blanks talks to Karl Lagerfeld to decode the creative thinking behind his latest show. Watch now.
Inside the Booming Vintage Luxury Fashion Market
Sales of high-end vintage attire and accessories are soaring — both in volume and price — and a handful of small businesses are taking advantage of market forces that are making what was old new again.
Inside the Booming Vintage Luxury Fashion Market
Sales of high-end vintage attire and accessories are soaring — both in volume and price — and a handful of small businesses are taking advantage of market forces that are making what was old new again.
Fashion Democracy at Chanel
In close to a hundred looks, Karl Lagerfeld offered another take on fashion democracy: something for everyone.
Fashion Democracy at Chanel
In close to a hundred looks, Karl Lagerfeld offered another take on fashion democracy: something for everyone.
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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.
