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.


Are H&M’s High-End Marketing Tactics Paying Off?
There’s little doubt that H&M’s glossy marketing initiatives generate significant consumer buzz. But what impact do they have on the bottom line?

Are H&M’s High-End Marketing Tactics Paying Off?
There’s little doubt that H&M’s glossy marketing initiatives generate significant consumer buzz. But what impact do they have on the bottom line?

Karl Lagerfeld's New Parisian Concept Store to Open Friday
PARIS, France – German-born designer Karl Lagerfeld has announced that the opening of his first concept store in Paris is set to take place March 1.

Karl Lagerfeld's New Parisian Concept Store to Open Friday
PARIS, France – German-born designer Karl Lagerfeld has announced that the opening of his first concept store in Paris is set to take place March 1.

Colin's Column | Does the Format of International Talent Competitions Give English Speakers an Unfair Advantage?
On the occasion of the 2013 International Woolmark Prize, Colin McDowell says it's time to evolve international talent searches to eliminate disadvantages for non-English speakers.

Colin's Column | Does the Format of International Talent Competitions Give English Speakers an Unfair Advantage?
On the occasion of the 2013 International Woolmark Prize, Colin McDowell says it's time to evolve international talent searches to eliminate disadvantages for non-English speakers.

Colin's Column | Paris Couture Week, Continued
PARIS, France — The weather was vile, the taxi shortage extreme. The gutters ran with filthy water from melting snow. We slid and slithered in ankle

Colin's Column | Paris Couture Week, Continued
PARIS, France — The weather was vile, the taxi shortage extreme. The gutters ran with filthy water from melting snow. We slid and slithered in ankle

Op-Ed | Making The Case Against Fast Fashion Collaborations
Today, with the Maison Martin Margiela for H&M capsule collection set to arrive in stores later this week, guest contributor Eugene Rabkin,

Op-Ed | Making The Case Against Fast Fashion Collaborations
Today, with the Maison Martin Margiela for H&M capsule collection set to arrive in stores later this week, guest contributor Eugene Rabkin,

Spring/Summer 2013 | The Season That Was
LONDON, United Kingdom — Whereas previous fashion seasons were dominated by designer departures, meltdowns and final exits, this season the narrative

Spring/Summer 2013 | The Season That Was
LONDON, United Kingdom — Whereas previous fashion seasons were dominated by designer departures, meltdowns and final exits, this season the narrative

Looking Back at a Historic Paris Fashion Week
Today, Jessica Michault, editor-in-chief of Nowfashion.com, shares her thoughts on the Paris Fashion Week collections.

Looking Back at a Historic Paris Fashion Week
Today, Jessica Michault, editor-in-chief of Nowfashion.com, shares her thoughts on the Paris Fashion Week collections.

Online Fashion Retailers Tap Offline Opportunities
LONDON, United Kingdom — Over the course of the last decade, traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, from Neiman Marcus to Macy's, have seized the

Online Fashion Retailers Tap Offline Opportunities
LONDON, United Kingdom — Over the course of the last decade, traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, from Neiman Marcus to Macy's, have seized the

The Top 20 Movers, Shakers and Decision-Makers in China Fashion
BEIJING, China — For the past few years, all eyes have been on China. Captivated by the country's rapidly expanding economy, large population and

The Top 20 Movers, Shakers and Decision-Makers in China Fashion
BEIJING, China — For the past few years, all eyes have been on China. Captivated by the country's rapidly expanding economy, large population and

Welcome To The New BoF
LONDON, United Kingdom – Welcome to the new BoF. Almost a year in the making and based on helpful input and feedback from our global community of

Welcome To The New BoF
LONDON, United Kingdom – Welcome to the new BoF. Almost a year in the making and based on helpful input and feedback from our global community of
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.




