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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
Luxury

Fendi Enters the Post-Lagerfeld Era

After the death of Karl Lagerfeld, Silvia Venturini Fendi added the women’s fashion collection that Lagerfeld oversaw for 54 years to her set of design responsibilities at the house that carries her family name. Today, as she prepares to stage her first women’s ready-to-wear show, Mrs Fendi tells Tim Blanks about what she learned from Lagerfeld and the future of the brand.

Luxury

Fendi Enters the Post-Lagerfeld Era

After the death of Karl Lagerfeld, Silvia Venturini Fendi added the women’s fashion collection that Lagerfeld oversaw for 54 years to her set of design responsibilities at the house that carries her family name. Today, as she prepares to stage her first women’s ready-to-wear show, Mrs Fendi tells Tim Blanks about what she learned from Lagerfeld and the future of the brand.


News & Analysis

Versace, Fendi and Gucci Have Something to Prove at Milan Fashion Week

This week, everyone will be talking about Milan Fashion Week and H&M's latest sales update. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

News & Analysis

Versace, Fendi and Gucci Have Something to Prove at Milan Fashion Week

This week, everyone will be talking about Milan Fashion Week and H&M's latest sales update. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

Thebe Magugu First LVMH Prize Recipient From Africa

South African designer Thebe Magugu has been awarded the LVMH Prize, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.

News & Analysis

Thebe Magugu First LVMH Prize Recipient From Africa

South African designer Thebe Magugu has been awarded the LVMH Prize, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.


News & Analysis

Why Luxury Is Banking on Tomboy Influencers

In China, the likes of Gucci and Chanel are embracing female celebrities who have made waves with their androgynous style. Just don’t ask them about their sexuality.

News & Analysis

Why Luxury Is Banking on Tomboy Influencers

In China, the likes of Gucci and Chanel are embracing female celebrities who have made waves with their androgynous style. Just don’t ask them about their sexuality.


Luxury

CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars

Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.

Luxury

CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars

Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.


News & Analysis

Chanel Hires Its First Diversity Chief

The French fashion house joins other major luxury brands in beefing up the resources devoted to fostering more diverse and inclusive environments. The new position comes after a year of high-profile, racially charged scandals involving brands like Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada.

News & Analysis

Chanel Hires Its First Diversity Chief

The French fashion house joins other major luxury brands in beefing up the resources devoted to fostering more diverse and inclusive environments. The new position comes after a year of high-profile, racially charged scandals involving brands like Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada.


Luxury

The Off-Piste Art Events Every Fashion Publicist Should Know

Luxury house are popping up at lesser-known events on the art circuit to burnish their brands and connect with clients.

Luxury

The Off-Piste Art Events Every Fashion Publicist Should Know

Luxury house are popping up at lesser-known events on the art circuit to burnish their brands and connect with clients.


Fashion Week

At Couture, Clothes Versus Concepts

Only at John Galliano’s Maison Margiela did concept and clothing truly fit together, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

At Couture, Clothes Versus Concepts

Only at John Galliano’s Maison Margiela did concept and clothing truly fit together, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

The Book of Chanel

With a library-themed show, Virginie Viard, Karl Lagerfeld’s anointed successor, proved that the storied French house was safe in her hands.

Fashion Week

The Book of Chanel

With a library-themed show, Virginie Viard, Karl Lagerfeld’s anointed successor, proved that the storied French house was safe in her hands.


Luxury

Rainbows Aren't Enough: Taking Stock of Fashion's Approach to Pride

This week everyone will be talking about Paris Couture Week, the fate of Forever 21 and Sonia Rykiel, and the end of Pride Month. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

Rainbows Aren't Enough: Taking Stock of Fashion's Approach to Pride

This week everyone will be talking about Paris Couture Week, the fate of Forever 21 and Sonia Rykiel, and the end of Pride Month. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


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