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.
A Meditative Slowness at Fendi
Silvia Venturini Fendi and director Luca Guadagnino cooked up a delightful surprise together — rooted in basics but unhinged by the delicate ambiguities that have always infused the label.
A Meditative Slowness at Fendi
Silvia Venturini Fendi and director Luca Guadagnino cooked up a delightful surprise together — rooted in basics but unhinged by the delicate ambiguities that have always infused the label.
Chanel Surpasses $11 Billion in Sales, Dismisses Rumours of Imminent Sale
'Chanel is not for sale, Chanel is not preparing for an IPO. I just want to reconfirm that for the hundredth time this year,' said Global Chief Financial Officer Philippe Blondiaux in an interview with BoF.
Chanel Surpasses $11 Billion in Sales, Dismisses Rumours of Imminent Sale
'Chanel is not for sale, Chanel is not preparing for an IPO. I just want to reconfirm that for the hundredth time this year,' said Global Chief Financial Officer Philippe Blondiaux in an interview with BoF.
Chanel's Past and Future Will Be On Full Display In Paris This Week
This week everyone will be talking about Chanel's memorial to Karl Lagerfeld and its annual financial results, New York designers at Paris Fashion Week and protests in Hong Kong. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Chanel's Past and Future Will Be On Full Display In Paris This Week
This week everyone will be talking about Chanel's memorial to Karl Lagerfeld and its annual financial results, New York designers at Paris Fashion Week and protests in Hong Kong. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn
Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brands.
Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn
Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brands.
A Chanel Deal May Be Out of Reach, Even for LVMH
Chanel is worth nearer to €100 billion ($113 billion) than the €50 billion that some analysts have estimated, so it’s unclear who might be interested.
A Chanel Deal May Be Out of Reach, Even for LVMH
Chanel is worth nearer to €100 billion ($113 billion) than the €50 billion that some analysts have estimated, so it’s unclear who might be interested.
The CFDA Enters Its Tom Ford Era at 2019 Awards
The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony said goodbye to chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg and honoured Jennifer Lopez, Brandon Maxwell, Rick Owens, Eileen Fisher and Carine Roitfeld.
The CFDA Enters Its Tom Ford Era at 2019 Awards
The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony said goodbye to chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg and honoured Jennifer Lopez, Brandon Maxwell, Rick Owens, Eileen Fisher and Carine Roitfeld.
The Retail Apocalypse Is Back
In the last two weeks, American retailers from Abercrombie to Nordstrom posted disappointing quarterly sales, despite making many of the right moves.
The Retail Apocalypse Is Back
In the last two weeks, American retailers from Abercrombie to Nordstrom posted disappointing quarterly sales, despite making many of the right moves.
What Did We Learn From Rihanna’s Fashion Launch?
The Fenty business model may not be truly revolutionary, but it does take new ideas further than other brands have been willing to go.
What Did We Learn From Rihanna’s Fashion Launch?
The Fenty business model may not be truly revolutionary, but it does take new ideas further than other brands have been willing to go.
Time for Fashion to Pay Attention to Trump's Trade War
This week, everyone will be talking about escalating tariffs on Chinese-made apparel and footwear, Carine Roitfeld's charity gala at Cannes and department store earnings. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Time for Fashion to Pay Attention to Trump's Trade War
This week, everyone will be talking about escalating tariffs on Chinese-made apparel and footwear, Carine Roitfeld's charity gala at Cannes and department store earnings. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Can Carine Roitfeld Become a Brand?
As the ex-Vogue editor looks ahead to her legacy, her secret weapon is her son and heir apparent Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld.
Can Carine Roitfeld Become a Brand?
As the ex-Vogue editor looks ahead to her legacy, her secret weapon is her son and heir apparent Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld.
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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.
