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.
Inside the Oscars Dressing Game
Stylist Leslie Fremar breaks down how she worked with brands and her celebrity clients — including Julianne Moore, Charlize Theron and Reese Witherspoon — to build the looks they wore on the red carpet at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
Inside the Oscars Dressing Game
Stylist Leslie Fremar breaks down how she worked with brands and her celebrity clients — including Julianne Moore, Charlize Theron and Reese Witherspoon — to build the looks they wore on the red carpet at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
Viva Milano! Viva Fashion! Viva Italy!
In Milan, a remarkable show of unity from Italy's fashion industry signals an important step forwards, but as Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pointed out, the local industry must be open to change and innovation.
Viva Milano! Viva Fashion! Viva Italy!
In Milan, a remarkable show of unity from Italy's fashion industry signals an important step forwards, but as Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pointed out, the local industry must be open to change and innovation.
Karl Lagerfeld on the State of Fashion: 'It's a Mess'
Karl Lagerfeld speaks to BoF about how direct-to-consumer strategies might co-exist with a more traditional approach to staging runway shows.
Karl Lagerfeld on the State of Fashion: 'It's a Mess'
Karl Lagerfeld speaks to BoF about how direct-to-consumer strategies might co-exist with a more traditional approach to staging runway shows.
At Fendi, German Geniuses Collide
Karl Lagerfeld paid Albert Einstein a sort-of tribute by visualising gravitational waves throughout the Fendi collection, which was rich in texture, fabric and detail.
At Fendi, German Geniuses Collide
Karl Lagerfeld paid Albert Einstein a sort-of tribute by visualising gravitational waves throughout the Fendi collection, which was rich in texture, fabric and detail.
Momentum in Dubai, Middle East’s Fashion Mecca
With a new fashion council, a revamped fashion week and a growing reputation as a launch pad for big brand events, Dubai is evolving into a fully-fledged fashion capital for the Middle East and North African market.
Momentum in Dubai, Middle East’s Fashion Mecca
With a new fashion council, a revamped fashion week and a growing reputation as a launch pad for big brand events, Dubai is evolving into a fully-fledged fashion capital for the Middle East and North African market.
How Newspaper Supplements Took On Fashion Magazines
While commercial success among fashion magazines is uneven, supplements are a steady oasis of profitability. How are they doing it?
How Newspaper Supplements Took On Fashion Magazines
While commercial success among fashion magazines is uneven, supplements are a steady oasis of profitability. How are they doing it?
How to Fix the Fashion System
With designers departing historic houses and the rise of digital creating a culture of more, more, more, BoF editor at large Tim Blanks joins designer Erdem Moralioglu, blogger Susanna Lau, publicist Daniel Marks and editor JJ Martin to discuss the problems facing the industry and how to fix them.
How to Fix the Fashion System
With designers departing historic houses and the rise of digital creating a culture of more, more, more, BoF editor at large Tim Blanks joins designer Erdem Moralioglu, blogger Susanna Lau, publicist Daniel Marks and editor JJ Martin to discuss the problems facing the industry and how to fix them.
What Will Hedi Slimane Do Next?
At the Paris men's and couture shows, the front rows were buzzing with speculation on Hedi Slimane's rumoured departure from Saint Laurent and what the designer might do next.
What Will Hedi Slimane Do Next?
At the Paris men's and couture shows, the front rows were buzzing with speculation on Hedi Slimane's rumoured departure from Saint Laurent and what the designer might do next.
Couture's Melancholia
As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.
Couture's Melancholia
As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.
Chanel Goes Eco
Karl Lagerfeld insinuated wood shavings into the decoration for a serenely beautiful Chanel Haute Couture collection.
Chanel Goes Eco
Karl Lagerfeld insinuated wood shavings into the decoration for a serenely beautiful Chanel Haute Couture collection.
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.
