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Karla Otto

Founder, Karla Otto PR

The German PR guru leads her eponymous international agency and handles press, runway production and showrooms for over 70 global brands.

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News & Analysis

A New Generation of Fashion PRs Steps Out

A number of mid- and senior-level publicists trained at traditional PR agencies are launching small consultancies promising a more individualised and holistic approach. What are the results?

News & Analysis

A New Generation of Fashion PRs Steps Out

A number of mid- and senior-level publicists trained at traditional PR agencies are launching small consultancies promising a more individualised and holistic approach. What are the results?


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Spring Hires Media President, Balenciaga Taps Daniel Motta Mello

This week, Matthew Starker has joined Spring as president, media and original content, while Balenciaga has tapped Daniel Motta Mello to head up brand PR and communications in the Americas.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Spring Hires Media President, Balenciaga Taps Daniel Motta Mello

This week, Matthew Starker has joined Spring as president, media and original content, while Balenciaga has tapped Daniel Motta Mello to head up brand PR and communications in the Americas.


Workplace & Talent

Want a Job in Fashion PR and Marketing?

BoF shares advice from some of fashion’s most influential PR and Marketing entrepreneurs, including Karla Otto, Daniel Marks and Pierre Rougier, and selects 10 of the best career opportunities now live on BoF Careers.

Workplace & Talent

Want a Job in Fashion PR and Marketing?

BoF shares advice from some of fashion’s most influential PR and Marketing entrepreneurs, including Karla Otto, Daniel Marks and Pierre Rougier, and selects 10 of the best career opportunities now live on BoF Careers.


Luxury

The Changing Face of Fashion PR

Twelve of the industry's biggest public relations authorities speak to BoF about the shifts upending the fashion communications business.

Luxury

The Changing Face of Fashion PR

Twelve of the industry's biggest public relations authorities speak to BoF about the shifts upending the fashion communications business.


Retail

J.Crew’s ‘Fast Fashion’ Pivot

The era of the ‘merchant prince’ is giving way to a new reality where technology-driven supply chains are as important as design. Can J.Crew adapt?

Retail

J.Crew’s ‘Fast Fashion’ Pivot

The era of the ‘merchant prince’ is giving way to a new reality where technology-driven supply chains are as important as design. Can J.Crew adapt?


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Karla Otto Merges with Asia-Based K2

The agencies are forming a new entity called The Independents, but will continue to serve clients under their respective brand names.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Karla Otto Merges with Asia-Based K2

The agencies are forming a new entity called The Independents, but will continue to serve clients under their respective brand names.


Marketing

Karla Otto: 'Communication Is More Important Than It Used to Be'

German PR guru Karla Otto tells Tim Blanks about her early days representing Jean Paul Gaultier and Jil Sander, and the state of fashion communications today.

Marketing

Karla Otto: 'Communication Is More Important Than It Used to Be'

German PR guru Karla Otto tells Tim Blanks about her early days representing Jean Paul Gaultier and Jil Sander, and the state of fashion communications today.


Fashion Week

Where Does the Business of Street Style Go From Here?

The multi-million dollar business of street style has hit saturation point. BoF talks to the photographers, editors, designers and influencers who make the market on how they are evolving their strategies.

Fashion Week

Where Does the Business of Street Style Go From Here?

The multi-million dollar business of street style has hit saturation point. BoF talks to the photographers, editors, designers and influencers who make the market on how they are evolving their strategies.


Luxury

Will Lab-Grown Stones Save or Sink the Troubled Diamond Market?

With the help of a network of close-knit fashion insiders, start-ups like Diamond Foundry and Vrai & Oro are betting that manmade stones will re-energise the diamond market.

Luxury

Will Lab-Grown Stones Save or Sink the Troubled Diamond Market?

With the help of a network of close-knit fashion insiders, start-ups like Diamond Foundry and Vrai & Oro are betting that manmade stones will re-energise the diamond market.


News & Analysis

Around the World in 81 Designers

BoF spotlights the countries making the biggest mark at London’s sixth annual International Fashion Showcase.

News & Analysis

Around the World in 81 Designers

BoF spotlights the countries making the biggest mark at London’s sixth annual International Fashion Showcase.


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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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