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.
The Digital Asia Effect
The worlds of fashion and entertainment are getting even more tangled as a new gang of digitally-enabled front row fixtures from Korea, Japan and China redefine cool and how it is sold to a global audience.
The Digital Asia Effect
The worlds of fashion and entertainment are getting even more tangled as a new gang of digitally-enabled front row fixtures from Korea, Japan and China redefine cool and how it is sold to a global audience.
Giorgio Armani to Stay Independent While Designer Is Still Alive
Giorgio Armani won’t be giving up control of his fashion empire, at least not while he’s still on the catwalk.
Giorgio Armani to Stay Independent While Designer Is Still Alive
Giorgio Armani won’t be giving up control of his fashion empire, at least not while he’s still on the catwalk.
How Beauty Brands Tap Backstage and Beyond
Hair and makeup companies are turning fashion week partnerships into powerful brand marketing tools.
How Beauty Brands Tap Backstage and Beyond
Hair and makeup companies are turning fashion week partnerships into powerful brand marketing tools.
What Was and What Will Be at Fendi
A rare stumble from Karl Lagerfeld at Fendi, where opposites — tradition and future, concrete and softness, toughness and femininity — distracted.
What Was and What Will Be at Fendi
A rare stumble from Karl Lagerfeld at Fendi, where opposites — tradition and future, concrete and softness, toughness and femininity — distracted.
LA Confidence: A Fashion Force Beyond Film
With a thriving art scene, retail momentum and a GDP of more than $825 billion, Los Angeles is a growing fashion force with impact beyond its Hollywood star power.
LA Confidence: A Fashion Force Beyond Film
With a thriving art scene, retail momentum and a GDP of more than $825 billion, Los Angeles is a growing fashion force with impact beyond its Hollywood star power.
Carine Roitfeld Reborn
In her post-Vogue incarnation, the multi-tasking muse, grandmother, stylist, editor and entrepreneur feels more liberated to be herself.
Carine Roitfeld Reborn
In her post-Vogue incarnation, the multi-tasking muse, grandmother, stylist, editor and entrepreneur feels more liberated to be herself.
Introducing The BoF 500
Today we unveil the third annual #BoF500, featuring the most influential people shaping the global fashion industry in 2015.
Introducing The BoF 500
Today we unveil the third annual #BoF500, featuring the most influential people shaping the global fashion industry in 2015.
The Shifting Jigsaw Puzzle of Fashion Week Schedules
This season, all four fashion capitals will see brands from Givenchy and Pucci to Chloé and The Row moving their slots. Why the big change around?
The Shifting Jigsaw Puzzle of Fashion Week Schedules
This season, all four fashion capitals will see brands from Givenchy and Pucci to Chloé and The Row moving their slots. Why the big change around?
Michael Roberts: Fashion’s Mr Outspoken
After more than 30 years on the front row, former Vanity Fair fashion director Michael Roberts still takes no prisoners. Colin McDowell meets the silver-tongued commentator whose first rule of fashion is to always say what he thinks.
Michael Roberts: Fashion’s Mr Outspoken
After more than 30 years on the front row, former Vanity Fair fashion director Michael Roberts still takes no prisoners. Colin McDowell meets the silver-tongued commentator whose first rule of fashion is to always say what he thinks.
Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008)
In the eighth instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we study the life of the moderniser who fought to overcome his demons. French designer Yves Saint Laurent shot to fame at 21 at the helm of Dior, before going it alone. But it was only by turning his back on the French house and embracing ready to wear that he made a lasting impact.
Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008)
In the eighth instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we study the life of the moderniser who fought to overcome his demons. French designer Yves Saint Laurent shot to fame at 21 at the helm of Dior, before going it alone. But it was only by turning his back on the French house and embracing ready to wear that he made a lasting impact.
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.
