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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

Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Vincent Darré, Artistic Director and Interior Designer

Fashion's eccentric punk polymath, Vincent Darré, talks to BoF about his under-age education at famous Paris nightclub Le Palace, working with Karl Lagerfeld, designing furniture and his new gig at L’Officiel magazine.

Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Vincent Darré, Artistic Director and Interior Designer

Fashion's eccentric punk polymath, Vincent Darré, talks to BoF about his under-age education at famous Paris nightclub Le Palace, working with Karl Lagerfeld, designing furniture and his new gig at L’Officiel magazine.


News & Analysis

Chanel's Couture Glitters Among Decayed Rubble

PARIS, France — A once-grand opera house that's now a scene of decaying rubble was the latest remarkable venue for Chanel 's haute couture.

News & Analysis

Chanel's Couture Glitters Among Decayed Rubble

PARIS, France — A once-grand opera house that's now a scene of decaying rubble was the latest remarkable venue for Chanel 's haute couture.


News & Analysis

Italian Luxury Brands Offer a Helping Hand

Against Italy’s gloomy economic backdrop, several Italian luxury brands are dedicating resources to restore monuments, preserve the country’s cultural heritage and offer social support.

News & Analysis

Italian Luxury Brands Offer a Helping Hand

Against Italy’s gloomy economic backdrop, several Italian luxury brands are dedicating resources to restore monuments, preserve the country’s cultural heritage and offer social support.


News & Analysis

Summer Suit Making a Comeback for 2014 in Milan

MILAN, Italy — The summer suit makes a huge comeback for next year's warmer months, in more shapes, fabrics and colors than ever before.

News & Analysis

Summer Suit Making a Comeback for 2014 in Milan

MILAN, Italy — The summer suit makes a huge comeback for next year's warmer months, in more shapes, fabrics and colors than ever before.


Creative Class

Lynn Yaeger: ‘I’m Always Trying to Blow Up Preconceptions’

BoF talks to fashion journalist Lynn Yaeger, renowned across the industry for her singular style and the frankness, humour and wit of her words.

Creative Class

Lynn Yaeger: ‘I’m Always Trying to Blow Up Preconceptions’

BoF talks to fashion journalist Lynn Yaeger, renowned across the industry for her singular style and the frankness, humour and wit of her words.


News & Analysis

H&M Signs Parisian Isabel Marant as Latest Guest Designer

PARIS, France — Hennes & Mauritz AB, Europe's second-largest clothing retailer, said French designer Isabel Marant will be the next collaborator for

News & Analysis

H&M Signs Parisian Isabel Marant as Latest Guest Designer

PARIS, France — Hennes & Mauritz AB, Europe's second-largest clothing retailer, said French designer Isabel Marant will be the next collaborator for


Fashion Week

Haider Ackermann to Show at Men's Fashion Week in Paris

ANTWERP, Belgium — Haider Ackermann will present what he has called a "men's wardrobe" on Wednesday, 26 June, as part of Paris men's fashion week.

Fashion Week

Haider Ackermann to Show at Men's Fashion Week in Paris

ANTWERP, Belgium — Haider Ackermann will present what he has called a "men's wardrobe" on Wednesday, 26 June, as part of Paris men's fashion week.


Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Marc Ascoli, Art Director

Marc Ascoli has produced some of fashion’s most iconic and remarkable images for the likes of Yohji Yamamoto and Jil Sander. BoF sat down with the legendary art director to discuss his personal and professional journey.

Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Marc Ascoli, Art Director

Marc Ascoli has produced some of fashion’s most iconic and remarkable images for the likes of Yohji Yamamoto and Jil Sander. BoF sat down with the legendary art director to discuss his personal and professional journey.


Workplace & Talent

Chitose Abe of Sacai Says It's About Following Your Instincts

BoF speaks to Japanese designer Chitose Abe about how she grew her label, Sacai, into a burgeoning fashion business that has attracted an unlikely chorus of cheerleaders, including industry titans Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld.

Workplace & Talent

Chitose Abe of Sacai Says It's About Following Your Instincts

BoF speaks to Japanese designer Chitose Abe about how she grew her label, Sacai, into a burgeoning fashion business that has attracted an unlikely chorus of cheerleaders, including industry titans Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld.


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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.

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