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.
H&M Could Do More to Catch a Lift from Designer Collaborations
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Designer collaborations are helping Hennes & Mauritz rise above a reputation for cheap chic, but the world's second-biggest
H&M Could Do More to Catch a Lift from Designer Collaborations
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Designer collaborations are helping Hennes & Mauritz rise above a reputation for cheap chic, but the world's second-biggest
Chanel Takes Inspiration From Dallas for Show
DALLAS, United States — The inspiration for Chanel 's Metiers d'Art traveling fashion show this year will come from Dallas, the Texas city where Coco
Chanel Takes Inspiration From Dallas for Show
DALLAS, United States — The inspiration for Chanel 's Metiers d'Art traveling fashion show this year will come from Dallas, the Texas city where Coco
Op-Ed | Fashion Should Take Plus-Sizes Seriously
Ignoring the plus-size fashion market is not only socially backward, it's a missed business opportunity, argues Michael Kaplan.
Op-Ed | Fashion Should Take Plus-Sizes Seriously
Ignoring the plus-size fashion market is not only socially backward, it's a missed business opportunity, argues Michael Kaplan.
Pucci Opening Boutiques in Global Fashion Capitals
PARIS, France — The storied Florentine house of Emilio Pucci, which made colorful, kaleidoscopic prints world-famous and once counted Marilyn Monroe
Pucci Opening Boutiques in Global Fashion Capitals
PARIS, France — The storied Florentine house of Emilio Pucci, which made colorful, kaleidoscopic prints world-famous and once counted Marilyn Monroe
Downtown Dallas Gets a Fashionable Makeover
In the long-neglected area near the Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas, a newly fashionable retail neighbourhood is rising.
Downtown Dallas Gets a Fashionable Makeover
In the long-neglected area near the Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas, a newly fashionable retail neighbourhood is rising.
Remembering Isabella Blow
With a major exhibition showcasing over a hundred pieces from her personal clothing collection soon set to open at London's Somerset House, accompanied by a catalogue edited by Alistair O’Neill with photography by Nick Knight, Colin McDowell remembers the remarkable Isabella Blow.
Remembering Isabella Blow
With a major exhibition showcasing over a hundred pieces from her personal clothing collection soon set to open at London's Somerset House, accompanied by a catalogue edited by Alistair O’Neill with photography by Nick Knight, Colin McDowell remembers the remarkable Isabella Blow.
Anatomy of a Fashion Show Soundtrack
BoF sat down with some of the industry's top sound designers to discuss the making of the runway soundtracks that help fashion designers communicate their all-important seasonal statements.
Anatomy of a Fashion Show Soundtrack
BoF sat down with some of the industry's top sound designers to discuss the making of the runway soundtracks that help fashion designers communicate their all-important seasonal statements.
Chanel’s Wertheimer Family Seen With $19 Billion Fortune
PARIS, France — Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld, with his shock of white hair, black glasses and leather gloves, will be the center of attention in
Chanel’s Wertheimer Family Seen With $19 Billion Fortune
PARIS, France — Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld, with his shock of white hair, black glasses and leather gloves, will be the center of attention in
Colin's Column | The Crude Glamour of 'Mademoiselle C'
Mademoiselle C, Fabién Constant's new film about former French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld, fails its subject as much as its audience, argues Colin McDowell.
Colin's Column | The Crude Glamour of 'Mademoiselle C'
Mademoiselle C, Fabién Constant's new film about former French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld, fails its subject as much as its audience, argues Colin McDowell.
The China Edit | Wedding Industry Grows, Lackluster Hong Kong, Versace Hotel Macau, Belle Buys Baroque Japan
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Wedding Industry Grows, Lackluster Hong Kong, Versace Hotel Macau, Belle Buys Baroque Japan
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
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.
