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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.

Marc Jacobs
Luxury

What’s Going on At Marc Jacobs?

Three and a half years since Marc Jacobs stepped down from Louis Vuitton to focus on his namesake label, the brand is facing big challenges. Where will it go from here?

Luxury

What’s Going on At Marc Jacobs?

Three and a half years since Marc Jacobs stepped down from Louis Vuitton to focus on his namesake label, the brand is facing big challenges. Where will it go from here?


News & Analysis

A New Generation of Casting Directors Putting Diversity First

Amidst criticism of continued whitewashing, a new generation of casting directors is embracing genuine diversity over tokenism.

News & Analysis

A New Generation of Casting Directors Putting Diversity First

Amidst criticism of continued whitewashing, a new generation of casting directors is embracing genuine diversity over tokenism.


News & Analysis

Coty Denies Claim of a Ban on Online Sales for its Luxury Brands

The comments came in a landmark case, which could determine whether luxury goods companies can stop retailers from selling their products via online marketplaces such as Amazon or eBay.

News & Analysis

Coty Denies Claim of a Ban on Online Sales for its Luxury Brands

The comments came in a landmark case, which could determine whether luxury goods companies can stop retailers from selling their products via online marketplaces such as Amazon or eBay.


News & Analysis

News Bites | Franca Sozzani, Gloria Steinem and Demna Gvasalia to be honoured at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards

In today's News Bites, the trade organization announces the nominees and honourees for its annual ceremony in June. 

News & Analysis

News Bites | Franca Sozzani, Gloria Steinem and Demna Gvasalia to be honoured at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards

In today's News Bites, the trade organization announces the nominees and honourees for its annual ceremony in June. 


Fashion Week

The Truth Behind Fashion’s Most Diverse Season Ever

This season’s catwalks were the most diverse ever, according to a new report. But as the definition of diversity broadens, do the numbers reflect a real rise in models of colour?

Fashion Week

The Truth Behind Fashion’s Most Diverse Season Ever

This season’s catwalks were the most diverse ever, according to a new report. But as the definition of diversity broadens, do the numbers reflect a real rise in models of colour?


News & Analysis

News Bites | Virgil Abloh to Show at Pitti Uomo, Jil Sander Creative Director Exits and More...

In today's news bites, Virgil Abloh will show his Spring/Summer 2018 menswear collection as a guest designer at Pitti Uomo, while a new tome celebrates the tenure of Martin Margiela at Hermès.

News & Analysis

News Bites | Virgil Abloh to Show at Pitti Uomo, Jil Sander Creative Director Exits and More...

In today's news bites, Virgil Abloh will show his Spring/Summer 2018 menswear collection as a guest designer at Pitti Uomo, while a new tome celebrates the tenure of Martin Margiela at Hermès.


Marketing

In South Asia, the Cult of the Catwalk Celebrity

South Asia’s fashion designers are fond of sending famous faces down the runway. But as Amazon India Fashion Week kicks off, how successful are these ‘celebrity showstoppers’ and can they backfire?

Marketing

In South Asia, the Cult of the Catwalk Celebrity

South Asia’s fashion designers are fond of sending famous faces down the runway. But as Amazon India Fashion Week kicks off, how successful are these ‘celebrity showstoppers’ and can they backfire?


Retail

Adidas Trademark War Means Three Stripes And You’re Out

Scuffles over trademarks are common in the apparel and footwear industries, but Adidas has taken a particularly strong defensive posture.

Retail

Adidas Trademark War Means Three Stripes And You’re Out

Scuffles over trademarks are common in the apparel and footwear industries, but Adidas has taken a particularly strong defensive posture.


Technology

For Fashion Brands Flocking to SXSW, What’s the ROI?

Fashion and style brands staged a flurry of activations at this year’s South by Southwest Interactive, but breaking through the clutter of competing messages is increasingly challenging.

Technology

For Fashion Brands Flocking to SXSW, What’s the ROI?

Fashion and style brands staged a flurry of activations at this year’s South by Southwest Interactive, but breaking through the clutter of competing messages is increasingly challenging.


News & Analysis

‘Dominican Power’ on the Catwalk

A wave of new models from the Dominican Republic are scoring major campaigns and runway gigs at fashion week. But what — or who — is really behind their unstoppable ascent?

News & Analysis

‘Dominican Power’ on the Catwalk

A wave of new models from the Dominican Republic are scoring major campaigns and runway gigs at fashion week. But what — or who — is really behind their unstoppable ascent?


What is The BoF 500?

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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