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Marc Jacobs

Founder & Designer, Marc Jacobs

The decorated American designer was the first to introduce '90s grunge to the catwalk and grew his namesake brand into a global fashion force.

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Fashion Week

Marc Jacobs Is Killing His Demons

The designer showed one of his best collections in years.

Fashion Week

Marc Jacobs Is Killing His Demons

The designer showed one of his best collections in years.


Fashion Week

Extreme New Talent Woos New York

New York Fashion Week was the surprising platform for a new wave of fantastical designers, including Edwin Mohney, Tomo Koizumi, Caroline Hu and Puppets and Puppets.

Fashion Week

Extreme New Talent Woos New York

New York Fashion Week was the surprising platform for a new wave of fantastical designers, including Edwin Mohney, Tomo Koizumi, Caroline Hu and Puppets and Puppets.


Beauty

Backstage Beauty: Does It Still Mean Anything?

The purpose of hyping backstage beauty at fashion week has been up for debate for years, but instead of contesting its relevance, the industry needs to embrace its evolution.

Beauty

Backstage Beauty: Does It Still Mean Anything?

The purpose of hyping backstage beauty at fashion week has been up for debate for years, but instead of contesting its relevance, the industry needs to embrace its evolution.


Fashion Week

Tomo Koizumi’s Quiet Electricity

Was it the can’t-miss moment of the week? Perhaps not, but it certainly felt like a fairytale brought to you by power duo Marc Jacobs and Katie Grand.

Fashion Week

Tomo Koizumi’s Quiet Electricity

Was it the can’t-miss moment of the week? Perhaps not, but it certainly felt like a fairytale brought to you by power duo Marc Jacobs and Katie Grand.


Financial Markets

Coty Shares Surge as Company Beats Estimates

In the second quarter, the company was helped by higher sales in its luxury segment, with strong holiday demand for the Gucci, Marc Jacobs and Burberry brands.

Financial Markets

Coty Shares Surge as Company Beats Estimates

In the second quarter, the company was helped by higher sales in its luxury segment, with strong holiday demand for the Gucci, Marc Jacobs and Burberry brands.


Luxury

American Fashion Is Kicking Its Off-Price Habit. Will it Pay Off?

This week, everyone will be talking about financial results from the American fashion giants behind Ralph Lauren, Coach and Michael Kors, the relatively buzz-less New York Fashion Week and the latest milestone in Saks Fifth Avenue's $250 million renovation of its flagship. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

American Fashion Is Kicking Its Off-Price Habit. Will it Pay Off?

This week, everyone will be talking about financial results from the American fashion giants behind Ralph Lauren, Coach and Michael Kors, the relatively buzz-less New York Fashion Week and the latest milestone in Saks Fifth Avenue's $250 million renovation of its flagship. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

Who Will Buy Drunk Elephant?

Drunk Elephant, one of beauty's hottest acquisition targets, is exploring a sale. Who has the desire — and the cash — to pay a potential $1 billion for the buzzy skincare brand?

News & Analysis

Who Will Buy Drunk Elephant?

Drunk Elephant, one of beauty's hottest acquisition targets, is exploring a sale. Who has the desire — and the cash — to pay a potential $1 billion for the buzzy skincare brand?


Luxury

Versace’s New Owner Plans to Build America’s Answer to LVMH. It Has a Long Way to Go.

Capri chief John Idol reveals his strategy for the budding luxury group that owns Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo.

Luxury

Versace’s New Owner Plans to Build America’s Answer to LVMH. It Has a Long Way to Go.

Capri chief John Idol reveals his strategy for the budding luxury group that owns Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo.


News & Analysis

Diet Prada, Estée Laundry and the Rise of Watchdog Culture: Harmful or Helpful?

Instagram accounts that call out industry missteps, from copycat designs to cultural insensitivities, are proliferating. How much good are they actually doing?

News & Analysis

Diet Prada, Estée Laundry and the Rise of Watchdog Culture: Harmful or Helpful?

Instagram accounts that call out industry missteps, from copycat designs to cultural insensitivities, are proliferating. How much good are they actually doing?


News & Analysis

What Calvin Klein Should Do Next

PVH Corp. made a big bet that it could ‘do a Gucci’ with its flagship brand. But after the failure of its radical Raf Simons experiment, the company may need to rethink its strategy.

News & Analysis

What Calvin Klein Should Do Next

PVH Corp. made a big bet that it could ‘do a Gucci’ with its flagship brand. But after the failure of its radical Raf Simons experiment, the company may need to rethink its strategy.


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