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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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Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Stuart Weitzman Steps Down, Buscemi's New CEO, Zimmermann President

This week, Stuart Weitzman is stepping down as creative director after nearly 30 years at the helm of his brand, while Buscemi has appointed a new chief executive officer.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Stuart Weitzman Steps Down, Buscemi's New CEO, Zimmermann President

This week, Stuart Weitzman is stepping down as creative director after nearly 30 years at the helm of his brand, while Buscemi has appointed a new chief executive officer.


Financial Markets

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts

From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.

Financial Markets

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts

From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.


China

China’s Factory Brands: Clones or Clever Business?

Some Chinese factories are producing own-label products that bear a strong resemblance to the products they make for global luxury companies.

China

China’s Factory Brands: Clones or Clever Business?

Some Chinese factories are producing own-label products that bear a strong resemblance to the products they make for global luxury companies.


News & Analysis

Report: Berluti to Hire Haider Ackermann

Berluti is currently in talks to hire Haider Ackermann to replace Alessandro Sartori who returned to Ermenegildo Zegna in February, two sources close to the matter told Reuters.

News & Analysis

Report: Berluti to Hire Haider Ackermann

Berluti is currently in talks to hire Haider Ackermann to replace Alessandro Sartori who returned to Ermenegildo Zegna in February, two sources close to the matter told Reuters.


Financial Markets

LVMH Profit Meets Estimates Despite French Tourist Slump

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE reported first-half profit in line with analyst estimates as lower tourism flows to France offset stronger demand for its wines and spirits.

Financial Markets

LVMH Profit Meets Estimates Despite French Tourist Slump

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE reported first-half profit in line with analyst estimates as lower tourism flows to France offset stronger demand for its wines and spirits.


News & Analysis

Pierre-Yves Roussel on Why LVMH Sold Donna Karan

LVMH's surprise decision to sell Donna Karan International was driven by an unsolicited offer at a high price and a poor fit with the group's luxury business model, says Pierre-Yves Roussel.

News & Analysis

Pierre-Yves Roussel on Why LVMH Sold Donna Karan

LVMH's surprise decision to sell Donna Karan International was driven by an unsolicited offer at a high price and a poor fit with the group's luxury business model, says Pierre-Yves Roussel.


News & Analysis

Colombia's Creative Boom

What's behind the growing international success of Colombian fashion designers?

News & Analysis

Colombia's Creative Boom

What's behind the growing international success of Colombian fashion designers?


News & Analysis

Anita Bitton on Casting Top Models For Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs

BoF talks to Anita Bitton about the changing business of casting and how demand for content is driving demand for talent.

News & Analysis

Anita Bitton on Casting Top Models For Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs

BoF talks to Anita Bitton about the changing business of casting and how demand for content is driving demand for talent.


News & Analysis

Peter Copping Out at Oscar de la Renta

Peter Copping is leaving his post as creative director of Oscar de la Renta, BoF has learned.

News & Analysis

Peter Copping Out at Oscar de la Renta

Peter Copping is leaving his post as creative director of Oscar de la Renta, BoF has learned.


News & Analysis

Update: Louis Vuitton Denies Report of Nicolas Ghesquière's Impending Exit

LVMH is considering a change of creative director at Louis Vuitton, with Jonathan Anderson seen as the front-runner to replace Nicolas Ghesquière, according to Reuters. Louis Vuitton has categorically denied the rumour and clarified that Ghesquière's contract expires in November 2018.

News & Analysis

Update: Louis Vuitton Denies Report of Nicolas Ghesquière's Impending Exit

LVMH is considering a change of creative director at Louis Vuitton, with Jonathan Anderson seen as the front-runner to replace Nicolas Ghesquière, according to Reuters. Louis Vuitton has categorically denied the rumour and clarified that Ghesquière's contract expires in November 2018.


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