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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
News & Analysis

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?

News & Analysis

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?


News & Analysis

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.

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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.


News & Analysis

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.

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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.


Luxury

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

Luxury

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


News & Analysis

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,

News & Analysis

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,


News & Analysis

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

News & Analysis

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


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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

News & Analysis

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


Global Markets

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

Global Markets

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


News & Analysis

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

News & Analysis

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


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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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