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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.

Karl Lagerfeld
News & Analysis

OTB, Peter Pilotto, BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers OTB, Peter Pilotto, BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund and more.

News & Analysis

OTB, Peter Pilotto, BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers OTB, Peter Pilotto, BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund and more.


Retail

Exposing Asia’s Fashion Empires

The fortunes of many global brands are now in the hands of a few powerful families pondering what comes next for their fashion dynasties.

Retail

Exposing Asia’s Fashion Empires

The fortunes of many global brands are now in the hands of a few powerful families pondering what comes next for their fashion dynasties.


News & Analysis

Joe Mimran, Dressed in Déjà Vu

Following the news that Joe Mimran is retiring from his role at Joe Fresh, Shinan Govani reflects on the pop culture status of one of Canada’s most successful fashion entrepreneurs.

News & Analysis

Joe Mimran, Dressed in Déjà Vu

Following the news that Joe Mimran is retiring from his role at Joe Fresh, Shinan Govani reflects on the pop culture status of one of Canada’s most successful fashion entrepreneurs.


Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Autumn/Winter 2015

BoF brings you our Top 10 Shows of the Season.

Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Autumn/Winter 2015

BoF brings you our Top 10 Shows of the Season.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | New CEOs at Mulberry and Anya Hindmarch, Moncler Names COO

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | New CEOs at Mulberry and Anya Hindmarch, Moncler Names COO

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Alessandro Michele, Mulberry, LVMH Prize

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Alessandro Michele, Mulberry, LVMH Prize and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Alessandro Michele, Mulberry, LVMH Prize

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Alessandro Michele, Mulberry, LVMH Prize and more.


Technology

Apple's Watch Hasn't Impressed the Fashion World

Apple Inc. has made every effort to convince the fashion world that the Apple Watch is the next chic accessory. But has it convinced the fashionistas that the Apple Watch belongs on their wrists? Not so far.

Technology

Apple's Watch Hasn't Impressed the Fashion World

Apple Inc. has made every effort to convince the fashion world that the Apple Watch is the next chic accessory. But has it convinced the fashionistas that the Apple Watch belongs on their wrists? Not so far.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Hash to Comptoir des Cotonniers, Gap Hires Design Head, La Montre Hermès' CEO

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Burberry, Endless Jewellery, L’Éclaireur

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Burberry, Endless Jewellery, L’Éclaireur and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Burberry, Endless Jewellery, L’Éclaireur

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Burberry, Endless Jewellery, L’Éclaireur and more.


News & Analysis

Nike to Launch Collaboration with Chitose Abe’s Sacai

BoF can exclusively reveal that Nike is set to launch a new fashion collaboration with Chitose Abe’s inventive Japanese label Sacai.

News & Analysis

Nike to Launch Collaboration with Chitose Abe’s Sacai

BoF can exclusively reveal that Nike is set to launch a new fashion collaboration with Chitose Abe’s inventive Japanese label Sacai.


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.

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