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.


Pop Quiz | Manolo Blahnik, Alexander Wang, Australia Fashion Week
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 Manolo Blahnik, Alexander Wang, Australia Fashion Week, and more.

Pop Quiz | Manolo Blahnik, Alexander Wang, Australia Fashion Week
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 Manolo Blahnik, Alexander Wang, Australia Fashion Week, and more.

Alexander Wang to Collaborate with H&M
Alexander Wang announced a partnership with H&M via Instagram.

Alexander Wang to Collaborate with H&M
Alexander Wang announced a partnership with H&M via Instagram.

Pop Quiz | This Week's Answers
Answers to our Pop Quiz, which covers Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld and more.

Pop Quiz | This Week's Answers
Answers to our Pop Quiz, which covers Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld and more.

PVH Invests in Karl Lagerfeld Parent Company
NEW YORK, United States — PVH Corp., the company behind the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands, has become a minority shareholder in fashion

PVH Invests in Karl Lagerfeld Parent Company
NEW YORK, United States — PVH Corp., the company behind the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands, has become a minority shareholder in fashion

The Creative Class | Virginie Mouzat, Fashion Editor
Driven by a passion for reading and writing, Virginie Mouzat has long aimed to bring “intellectual vision” to fashion. The former fashion critic at Le Figaro and current editor-in-chief of fashion, lifestyle and opinions at the French edition of Vanity Fair sits down with BoF to discuss her personal and professional journey.

The Creative Class | Virginie Mouzat, Fashion Editor
Driven by a passion for reading and writing, Virginie Mouzat has long aimed to bring “intellectual vision” to fashion. The former fashion critic at Le Figaro and current editor-in-chief of fashion, lifestyle and opinions at the French edition of Vanity Fair sits down with BoF to discuss her personal and professional journey.

Power Moves | Macy's Promotes Gennette, Trapani to Clessidra, Neiman Marcus, Bally, Karl Lagerfeld
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Power Moves | Macy's Promotes Gennette, Trapani to Clessidra, Neiman Marcus, Bally, Karl Lagerfeld
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Uniqlo CMO Jörgen Andersson on Why Consumer Culture is 'Generic'
Uniqlo's newly-appointed co-global chief marketing officer Jörgen Andersson shares his insights from over 30 years of experience in fashion retail, including why personal style is not as individual as one might believe.

Uniqlo CMO Jörgen Andersson on Why Consumer Culture is 'Generic'
Uniqlo's newly-appointed co-global chief marketing officer Jörgen Andersson shares his insights from over 30 years of experience in fashion retail, including why personal style is not as individual as one might believe.

Remembering Yves Saint Laurent
Given the intertwined beauty and troubled complexity of the lives of Yves Saint Laurent and his lover and business partner Pierre Bergé, Jalil Lespert's biopic should have been much more interesting than it is, reports Colin McDowell.

Remembering Yves Saint Laurent
Given the intertwined beauty and troubled complexity of the lives of Yves Saint Laurent and his lover and business partner Pierre Bergé, Jalil Lespert's biopic should have been much more interesting than it is, reports Colin McDowell.

The Fashionable Rise of Danish Jewellery
Buoyed by a rich history and fashionable designs, Danish jewellery brands are expanding across Scandinavia and beyond.

The Fashionable Rise of Danish Jewellery
Buoyed by a rich history and fashionable designs, Danish jewellery brands are expanding across Scandinavia and beyond.

LVMH Prize Finalists Announced
Twelve talented young designers have been shortlisted for the inaugural LVMH Prize.

LVMH Prize Finalists Announced
Twelve talented young designers have been shortlisted for the inaugural LVMH Prize.
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