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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
Luxury

Karl Lagerfeld, Mr Multitasker

Karl Lagerfeld manages to balance his work for Chanel, Fendi and his own brand, as well as a steady stream of photography and illustration commissions, by cultivating a zen-like detachment.

Luxury

Karl Lagerfeld, Mr Multitasker

Karl Lagerfeld manages to balance his work for Chanel, Fendi and his own brand, as well as a steady stream of photography and illustration commissions, by cultivating a zen-like detachment.


News & Analysis

#BoF500 | The People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry in 2014

Introducing the members of this year's #BoF500, the most influential and authoritative list in the global fashion industry.

News & Analysis

#BoF500 | The People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry in 2014

Introducing the members of this year's #BoF500, the most influential and authoritative list in the global fashion industry.


Financial Markets

6 Emerging Fashion Brands Worth Investing In

In the last two years, emerging fashion brands like Christopher Kane, Altuzarra, JW Anderson, Nicholas Kirkwood and Roksanda have attracted a flurry of investment. Who’s next? BoF identifies the young fashion labels we would bet on, based on their commercial and creative potential.

Financial Markets

6 Emerging Fashion Brands Worth Investing In

In the last two years, emerging fashion brands like Christopher Kane, Altuzarra, JW Anderson, Nicholas Kirkwood and Roksanda have attracted a flurry of investment. Who’s next? BoF identifies the young fashion labels we would bet on, based on their commercial and creative potential.


News & Analysis

Second Annual #BoF500 Brings Global Industry Together

On Monday night, industry power players from over 20 countries celebrated the upcoming launch of the #BoF500 and ‘Polymaths & Multitaskers,’ our latest special print edition, out on September 22.

News & Analysis

Second Annual #BoF500 Brings Global Industry Together

On Monday night, industry power players from over 20 countries celebrated the upcoming launch of the #BoF500 and ‘Polymaths & Multitaskers,’ our latest special print edition, out on September 22.


News & Analysis

Introducing ‘Polymaths & Multitaskers,’ Our 2nd Annual #BoF500 Print Edition

Our second annual BoF 500 print edition examines some of the overachieving Polymaths & Multitaskers making outsized contributions to the global fashion industry. It’s not out until September 22, but is available for pre-order now.

News & Analysis

Introducing ‘Polymaths & Multitaskers,’ Our 2nd Annual #BoF500 Print Edition

Our second annual BoF 500 print edition examines some of the overachieving Polymaths & Multitaskers making outsized contributions to the global fashion industry. It’s not out until September 22, but is available for pre-order now.


News & Analysis

Week in Review | Apple Watch, Diesel's Reboot, New York Creatives, Kim Hastreiter, Behind the Vans Boom

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Apple Watch, New York Creatives, Kim Hastreiter, Diesel, Vans

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 Apple Watch, New York creatives, Diesel and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Apple Watch, New York Creatives, Kim Hastreiter, Diesel, Vans

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 Apple Watch, New York creatives, Diesel and more.


Luxury

Exclusive First Look: Six Design 'Iconoclasts' Interpret Louis Vuitton's Monogram

Today, BoF brings you an exclusive first look at Louis Vuitton’s 'Celebrating Monogram’ collaboration with six art and design legends: Karl Lagerfeld, Frank Gehry, Cindy Sherman, Marc Newson, Christian Louboutin and Rei Kawakubo, each of whom have re-imagined the fashion powerhouse’s iconic monogram.

Luxury

Exclusive First Look: Six Design 'Iconoclasts' Interpret Louis Vuitton's Monogram

Today, BoF brings you an exclusive first look at Louis Vuitton’s 'Celebrating Monogram’ collaboration with six art and design legends: Karl Lagerfeld, Frank Gehry, Cindy Sherman, Marc Newson, Christian Louboutin and Rei Kawakubo, each of whom have re-imagined the fashion powerhouse’s iconic monogram.


News & Analysis

Reinventing the Scottish Knitwear Industry

Decades of poor management and cheap overseas competition brought the once booming Scottish knitwear industry to its knees. Today, with a new end-consumer focus and artisanal manufacturing, there is newfound confidence in Hawick and the border mill towns of Scotland.

News & Analysis

Reinventing the Scottish Knitwear Industry

Decades of poor management and cheap overseas competition brought the once booming Scottish knitwear industry to its knees. Today, with a new end-consumer focus and artisanal manufacturing, there is newfound confidence in Hawick and the border mill towns of Scotland.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Christopher Bailey, Geoffrey Beene, Floriane de Saint Pierre

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 Christopher Bailey, Geoffrey Beene, and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Christopher Bailey, Geoffrey Beene, Floriane de Saint Pierre

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 Christopher Bailey, Geoffrey Beene, and more.


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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