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.
Vuitton Revival Shows Logo Isn’t Dead as Bags Fly Off Shelves
Two years after toning down use of its LV Monogram to counter logo fatigue among consumers, Louis Vuitton is winning back clients with the signature stamp.
Vuitton Revival Shows Logo Isn’t Dead as Bags Fly Off Shelves
Two years after toning down use of its LV Monogram to counter logo fatigue among consumers, Louis Vuitton is winning back clients with the signature stamp.
"Rick's Dicks" Trump the Power of Production
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
"Rick's Dicks" Trump the Power of Production
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
Pop Quiz | Lucky Blue Smith, Prada, Tory Burch
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 Lucky Blue Smith, Prada, Tory Burch and more.
Pop Quiz | Lucky Blue Smith, Prada, Tory Burch
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 Lucky Blue Smith, Prada, Tory Burch and more.
At the Paris Couture Shows, a Foggy Limbo
Haute couture lingers in a foggy, if wonderful, limbo between fantasy and normality, says Angelo Flaccavento.
At the Paris Couture Shows, a Foggy Limbo
Haute couture lingers in a foggy, if wonderful, limbo between fantasy and normality, says Angelo Flaccavento.
Fendi Chief Seeks Market Share Growth as Luxury Demand Stalls
Fendi, the bagmaker owned by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, is well positioned to boost revenue in 2015 despite the difficulties facing the luxury-goods industry.
Fendi Chief Seeks Market Share Growth as Luxury Demand Stalls
Fendi, the bagmaker owned by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, is well positioned to boost revenue in 2015 despite the difficulties facing the luxury-goods industry.
The Best of BoF 2014 | People
Next up in our retrospective of the stories that drove the conversation and defined the year in the business of fashion, we highlight some of 2014’s top articles from our People channel.
The Best of BoF 2014 | People
Next up in our retrospective of the stories that drove the conversation and defined the year in the business of fashion, we highlight some of 2014’s top articles from our People channel.
Why Isn’t Germany a Bigger Fashion Player?
Germany is Europe’s biggest consumer of fashion. So why isn’t the country a bigger force in the international fashion world?
Why Isn’t Germany a Bigger Fashion Player?
Germany is Europe’s biggest consumer of fashion. So why isn’t the country a bigger force in the international fashion world?
For Fashion Brands, the Rise of the Wrist
For fashion brands, watches have emerged as a key vector of growth, often powered by licensing deals with Fossil Group, a watchmaking behemoth that designs, manufactures, distributes and markets million of watches per year.
For Fashion Brands, the Rise of the Wrist
For fashion brands, watches have emerged as a key vector of growth, often powered by licensing deals with Fossil Group, a watchmaking behemoth that designs, manufactures, distributes and markets million of watches per year.
Feeding the Feed
In recent years, the stream of social events staged by fashion brands has spilled well beyond fashion weeks, primarily to keep pace with online fans who expect new content each time they refresh their feeds.
Feeding the Feed
In recent years, the stream of social events staged by fashion brands has spilled well beyond fashion weeks, primarily to keep pace with online fans who expect new content each time they refresh their feeds.
Gucci Needs New Ideas, Talents to Combat Brand Fatigue
Gucci holds the luxury spending downturn mainly responsible for its poor performance but the Italian fashion brand may also have itself to blame, suggesting it could be time to change strategy and hire fresh talent.
Gucci Needs New Ideas, Talents to Combat Brand Fatigue
Gucci holds the luxury spending downturn mainly responsible for its poor performance but the Italian fashion brand may also have itself to blame, suggesting it could be time to change strategy and hire fresh talent.
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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.
