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.
Taking Stock: Charlotte Stockdale's 20-Year Styling Career
The veteran stylist and fashion director tells BoF about the highs of being Karl’s right hand at Fendi, her need for autonomy, and pretending to work for Vogue Paris to get ahead.
Taking Stock: Charlotte Stockdale's 20-Year Styling Career
The veteran stylist and fashion director tells BoF about the highs of being Karl’s right hand at Fendi, her need for autonomy, and pretending to work for Vogue Paris to get ahead.
Money Well Spent? Why Fashion Companies Spend Big on Lobbying Governments
Each year, fashion companies and organisations spend millions of dollars pushing their agenda by lobbying. Does it work?
Money Well Spent? Why Fashion Companies Spend Big on Lobbying Governments
Each year, fashion companies and organisations spend millions of dollars pushing their agenda by lobbying. Does it work?
This Week on BoF Careers: Karla Otto, LuxTNT, Grayscale
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
This Week on BoF Careers: Karla Otto, LuxTNT, Grayscale
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Fendi Opens New Headquarters, as Industry Mulls Simons' Exit from Dior
As the fashion world was still reacting to the news of Raf Simons’ Dior exit, Fendi was opening its new HQ in Rome. Imran Amed spoke to Karl Lagerfeld, Silvia Venturini Fendi and Pietro Beccari about the brand's monumental milestone.
Fendi Opens New Headquarters, as Industry Mulls Simons' Exit from Dior
As the fashion world was still reacting to the news of Raf Simons’ Dior exit, Fendi was opening its new HQ in Rome. Imran Amed spoke to Karl Lagerfeld, Silvia Venturini Fendi and Pietro Beccari about the brand's monumental milestone.
The Business Logic Behind Balmain x H&M
What makes H&M’s designer collaborations work? BoF speaks to Olivier Rousteing and the team behind Balmain x H&M.
The Business Logic Behind Balmain x H&M
What makes H&M’s designer collaborations work? BoF speaks to Olivier Rousteing and the team behind Balmain x H&M.
Chanel Couture Comes to London in 'Mademoiselle Privé' Exhibit
Chanel is putting on display its haute couture creations, diamond jewellery and the makings of its famed No. 5 scent at a three-storey exhibition at London's Saatchi Gallery.
Chanel Couture Comes to London in 'Mademoiselle Privé' Exhibit
Chanel is putting on display its haute couture creations, diamond jewellery and the makings of its famed No. 5 scent at a three-storey exhibition at London's Saatchi Gallery.
Teenage Dior Model Spurs Age Debate in Fashion
Living a life many young girls around the world dream of, Sofia Mechetner is opening the Paris fashion show of one of the world's most famous labels, Dior.
Teenage Dior Model Spurs Age Debate in Fashion
Living a life many young girls around the world dream of, Sofia Mechetner is opening the Paris fashion show of one of the world's most famous labels, Dior.
When in Paris, Choose Your Tribe
From Rick Owens to Yohji Yamamoto and Céline to Miu Miu, fashion, right here, right now, is all about tribes and gangs, observes Angelo Flaccavento.
When in Paris, Choose Your Tribe
From Rick Owens to Yohji Yamamoto and Céline to Miu Miu, fashion, right here, right now, is all about tribes and gangs, observes Angelo Flaccavento.
How the Baseball Cap Hit a Home Run in 2015
Thanks to the rise of athleisure and a boom in sportswear, the baseball cap has achieved a new prominence, moving from streetwear staple to stylish must-have.
How the Baseball Cap Hit a Home Run in 2015
Thanks to the rise of athleisure and a boom in sportswear, the baseball cap has achieved a new prominence, moving from streetwear staple to stylish must-have.
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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.
