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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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News & Analysis

Top EU Court to Rule Whether Luxury Brands Can Deny Shoppers Right to Buy Online

The ruling could set a precedent for whether luxury products makers can prevent their products being sold by retailers on online platforms across Europe, a market worth billions of euros.

News & Analysis

Top EU Court to Rule Whether Luxury Brands Can Deny Shoppers Right to Buy Online

The ruling could set a precedent for whether luxury products makers can prevent their products being sold by retailers on online platforms across Europe, a market worth billions of euros.


News & Analysis

It’s Time for Adaptive Fashion

Disabled people have long been ignored by the fashion industry, but it’s high time for reform, argued Sinéad Burke on the #BoFVOICES stage. Watch now.

News & Analysis

It’s Time for Adaptive Fashion

Disabled people have long been ignored by the fashion industry, but it’s high time for reform, argued Sinéad Burke on the #BoFVOICES stage. Watch now.


China

Cuts to China’s Import Tariffs to Buoy Fashion and Cosmetics

Import taxes on almost 200 consumer goods categories, including fashion and cosmetics, are to be slashed in a bid to encourage more domestic spending.

China

Cuts to China’s Import Tariffs to Buoy Fashion and Cosmetics

Import taxes on almost 200 consumer goods categories, including fashion and cosmetics, are to be slashed in a bid to encourage more domestic spending.


Fashion Week

Why Victoria's Secret Is Waning

With its annual fashion show extravaganza, Victoria’s Secret has devised a powerful formula for uniting content and commerce. But its image is increasingly out of sync with consumers in the world's largest markets.

Fashion Week

Why Victoria's Secret Is Waning

With its annual fashion show extravaganza, Victoria’s Secret has devised a powerful formula for uniting content and commerce. But its image is increasingly out of sync with consumers in the world's largest markets.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Sebastian Suhl Joins Valentino, Michael Kors Names CBO

This week, Valentino taps Marc Jacobs CEO Sebastian Suhl for the role of managing director of global markets, while Michael Kors names Francesca Leoni as chief brand officer.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Sebastian Suhl Joins Valentino, Michael Kors Names CBO

This week, Valentino taps Marc Jacobs CEO Sebastian Suhl for the role of managing director of global markets, while Michael Kors names Francesca Leoni as chief brand officer.


Luxury

The Industry Remembers Azzedine Alaïa, A Fashion Original

The designer, whose passing was announced on Saturday morning, is remembered for his independence, compassion and creative genius.

Luxury

The Industry Remembers Azzedine Alaïa, A Fashion Original

The designer, whose passing was announced on Saturday morning, is remembered for his independence, compassion and creative genius.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Inside LVMH's Executive Reshuffle

BoF speaks to the key players — Sidney Toledano, Pietro Beccari and Pierre-Yves Roussel — in the luxury group's CEO shakeup.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Inside LVMH's Executive Reshuffle

BoF speaks to the key players — Sidney Toledano, Pietro Beccari and Pierre-Yves Roussel — in the luxury group's CEO shakeup.


Workplace & Talent

From Gucci to Calvin Klein, Where Top Fashion Brands Recruit

Feeder programmes at key schools may be the secret to landing an entry-level position at a top fashion house.

Workplace & Talent

From Gucci to Calvin Klein, Where Top Fashion Brands Recruit

Feeder programmes at key schools may be the secret to landing an entry-level position at a top fashion house.


Retail

What American Department Stores Can Learn From the Success of Selfridges

The British retailer reported record results last year, with double-digit increases in both sales and operating profits.

Retail

What American Department Stores Can Learn From the Success of Selfridges

The British retailer reported record results last year, with double-digit increases in both sales and operating profits.


News & Analysis

The Old Fashion System Is Setting New Designers up for Failure

The market is changing, but the fashion system isn’t changing with it.

News & Analysis

The Old Fashion System Is Setting New Designers up for Failure

The market is changing, but the fashion system isn’t changing with it.


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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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