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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
Technology

H&M Websites Experience Disruption as Wang Items Hit Shops

Hennes & Mauritz AB’s websites are experiencing disruption amid high demand from shoppers for its latest guest collection by designer Alexander Wang.

Technology

H&M Websites Experience Disruption as Wang Items Hit Shops

Hennes & Mauritz AB’s websites are experiencing disruption amid high demand from shoppers for its latest guest collection by designer Alexander Wang.


Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Francois Schweitzer, General Manager and Head of Business Development

There are few sectors of the economy that offer as wide and interesting a range of career opportunities as fashion. In a new series to coincide with

Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Francois Schweitzer, General Manager and Head of Business Development

There are few sectors of the economy that offer as wide and interesting a range of career opportunities as fashion. In a new series to coincide with


News & Analysis

Loïc Prigent, Documentarian

BoF sits down with Loïc Prigent, fashion’s preeminent documentarian, to talk about his professional trajectory and how he approaches his métier. The Creative Class is supported by CLIO Image, an awards show honouring creative excellence in fashion, beauty and retail.

News & Analysis

Loïc Prigent, Documentarian

BoF sits down with Loïc Prigent, fashion’s preeminent documentarian, to talk about his professional trajectory and how he approaches his métier. The Creative Class is supported by CLIO Image, an awards show honouring creative excellence in fashion, beauty and retail.


Technology

BoF Exclusive | Apple Watch To Make Editorial Debut in Vogue China

BEIJING, China — Apple's relationship with fashion has grown from a casual flirtation to a full-blown love affair. BoF can reveal that the Apple

Technology

BoF Exclusive | Apple Watch To Make Editorial Debut in Vogue China

BEIJING, China — Apple's relationship with fashion has grown from a casual flirtation to a full-blown love affair. BoF can reveal that the Apple


News & Analysis

Is Fashion a Credible Platform for Protest?

Last week in Paris, Chanel appropriated the visual signifiers of feminist protest for its seasonal runway show. In a finale led by Karl Lagerfeld, a

News & Analysis

Is Fashion a Credible Platform for Protest?

Last week in Paris, Chanel appropriated the visual signifiers of feminist protest for its seasonal runway show. In a finale led by Karl Lagerfeld, a


Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Spring/Summer 2015

In a season where real creativity was forced to fight for space amidst a glut of sameness, BoF brings you our Top 10 Shows of the Season.

Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Spring/Summer 2015

In a season where real creativity was forced to fight for space amidst a glut of sameness, BoF brings you our Top 10 Shows of the Season.


Fashion Week

Chic 'Protesters' Take Boulevard Chanel

PARIS, France — Life is fine on Boulevard Chanel, the street facade created by designer Karl Lagerfeld for his ready-to-wear show on Tuesday, where

Fashion Week

Chic 'Protesters' Take Boulevard Chanel

PARIS, France — Life is fine on Boulevard Chanel, the street facade created by designer Karl Lagerfeld for his ready-to-wear show on Tuesday, where



News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Karl Lagerfeld, Caroline Issa, Toiletpaper, Black Milk

You can find the correct answer and detailed explanation for each question immediately following the question (simply highlight to read), along with

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Karl Lagerfeld, Caroline Issa, Toiletpaper, Black Milk

You can find the correct answer and detailed explanation for each question immediately following the question (simply highlight to read), along with


Retail

Berlin Super-Mall Targets Rising Tourist Trade

BERLIN, Germany — Berlin, Europe's fastest-growing tourist destination, is taking a page from Dubai as it expands retail for the hordes of visitors.

Retail

Berlin Super-Mall Targets Rising Tourist Trade

BERLIN, Germany — Berlin, Europe's fastest-growing tourist destination, is taking a page from Dubai as it expands retail for the hordes of visitors.


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