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Kim Jones

Former Artistic Director, Dior Men

He revolutionised Louis Vuitton's menswear offering with a streetwear aesthetic, and was tapped by Dior Men to lead the house.

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Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Sephora Names New President and CEO, Courrèges Hires Artistic Director From Louis Vuitton

This week, Martin Brok succeeded Chris de Lapuente as president and chief executive of LVMH-owned Sephora, while Nicolas Di Felice joined Courrèges as artistic director.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Sephora Names New President and CEO, Courrèges Hires Artistic Director From Louis Vuitton

This week, Martin Brok succeeded Chris de Lapuente as president and chief executive of LVMH-owned Sephora, while Nicolas Di Felice joined Courrèges as artistic director.


Luxury

LVMH Is Trusting Kim Jones to Define Fendi's Post-Karl Look

The British designer is following in the footsteps of fashion multi-tasker Karl Lagerfeld, becoming artistic director for womenswear at Rome-based Fendi while keeping his job as designer of Dior Homme.

Luxury

LVMH Is Trusting Kim Jones to Define Fendi's Post-Karl Look

The British designer is following in the footsteps of fashion multi-tasker Karl Lagerfeld, becoming artistic director for womenswear at Rome-based Fendi while keeping his job as designer of Dior Homme.


China

Luxury Brands Are Neglecting Some of Their Most Important Customers. Why?

Chinese men account for almost a third of all mainland luxury sales yet brands continue to invest disproportionately in marketing to Chinese women. And when brands do target male consumers the focus is often wrong.

China

Luxury Brands Are Neglecting Some of Their Most Important Customers. Why?

Chinese men account for almost a third of all mainland luxury sales yet brands continue to invest disproportionately in marketing to Chinese women. And when brands do target male consumers the focus is often wrong.


Marketing

In Public Relations, Brands and Executives Can No Longer 'Control the Narrative'

Companies aiming to maintain a tight hold on brand perception must reckon with the fact that those who feel they’ve been wronged are now empowered. Instead of covering up, brands must actually do better.

Marketing

In Public Relations, Brands and Executives Can No Longer 'Control the Narrative'

Companies aiming to maintain a tight hold on brand perception must reckon with the fact that those who feel they’ve been wronged are now empowered. Instead of covering up, brands must actually do better.


Luxury

Is Dior Catching Up With Chanel?

Today, as Dior stages a destination runway show in Italy, a new report shows the LVMH-owned brand's finances inching closer to those of its oldest rival, fashion-and-beauty juggernaut Chanel.

Luxury

Is Dior Catching Up With Chanel?

Today, as Dior stages a destination runway show in Italy, a new report shows the LVMH-owned brand's finances inching closer to those of its oldest rival, fashion-and-beauty juggernaut Chanel.


Fashion Week

Alessandro Michele on Fashion’s Big Opportunity

On the eve of his 12-hour livestream experiment, the Gucci designer talked with Tim Blanks about the industry’s transformation from an empire of elitism into an often-wild reflection of reality.

Fashion Week

Alessandro Michele on Fashion’s Big Opportunity

On the eve of his 12-hour livestream experiment, the Gucci designer talked with Tim Blanks about the industry’s transformation from an empire of elitism into an often-wild reflection of reality.


Fashion Week

Is Fashion Going Back to Normal?

The labels taking part in the Paris men’s showcase largely stuck to their aesthetic codes, presenting pragmatic and reassuring collections that felt like seeing an old friend, with some intriguing format twists, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

Is Fashion Going Back to Normal?

The labels taking part in the Paris men’s showcase largely stuck to their aesthetic codes, presenting pragmatic and reassuring collections that felt like seeing an old friend, with some intriguing format twists, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Why Dior’s Kim Jones Collaborated with Artist Amoako Boafo

The designer talks to Tim Blanks about his father’s love of Ghana and his Spring 2021 collection for Dior Men, developed with Ghanaian painter Amoako Boafo.

Fashion Week

Why Dior’s Kim Jones Collaborated with Artist Amoako Boafo

The designer talks to Tim Blanks about his father’s love of Ghana and his Spring 2021 collection for Dior Men, developed with Ghanaian painter Amoako Boafo.


Fashion Week

Jonathan Anderson: 'I Don’t Care What the Industry Thinks Anymore'

'If you’re a brand now and you have no humility, no honesty, you’re completely screwed,' the designer tells Tim Blanks as they discuss Loewe's Spring 2020/2021 collection.

Fashion Week

Jonathan Anderson: 'I Don’t Care What the Industry Thinks Anymore'

'If you’re a brand now and you have no humility, no honesty, you’re completely screwed,' the designer tells Tim Blanks as they discuss Loewe's Spring 2020/2021 collection.


Luxury

Why Dior's CEO Is Pushing Couture in a Pandemic

With a miniature collection, the house of Christian Dior literally scales back its presence at Paris Haute Couture Week. But don’t be fooled: Pietro Beccari speaks exclusively to BoF on how the brand is keeping its foot on the accelerator after a steep jump in sales last year.

Luxury

Why Dior's CEO Is Pushing Couture in a Pandemic

With a miniature collection, the house of Christian Dior literally scales back its presence at Paris Haute Couture Week. But don’t be fooled: Pietro Beccari speaks exclusively to BoF on how the brand is keeping its foot on the accelerator after a steep jump in sales last year.


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