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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars
Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.

CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars
Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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