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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

Op-Ed | Are Unpaid Internships Acceptable?

As courts hand down both intern- and employer-friendly decisions, the landscape of unpaid internships is shifting, writes Julie Zerbo.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Are Unpaid Internships Acceptable?

As courts hand down both intern- and employer-friendly decisions, the landscape of unpaid internships is shifting, writes Julie Zerbo.


News & Analysis

Tokyo Dandy, Fashion’s Fixers in Japan

Dan Bailey and Joe Kazuaki of Tokyo Dandy tell BoF about connecting Tokyo’s fashion and club scenes, and being a ‘welcoming committee’ for international brands.

News & Analysis

Tokyo Dandy, Fashion’s Fixers in Japan

Dan Bailey and Joe Kazuaki of Tokyo Dandy tell BoF about connecting Tokyo’s fashion and club scenes, and being a ‘welcoming committee’ for international brands.


Marketing

Op-Ed | Wanted: Arab Brand Ambassadors

The luxury industry faces a catch-22 in the Middle East where brands encounter major obstacles casting Arab celebrities for ad campaigns and magazines.

Marketing

Op-Ed | Wanted: Arab Brand Ambassadors

The luxury industry faces a catch-22 in the Middle East where brands encounter major obstacles casting Arab celebrities for ad campaigns and magazines.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Making Hill & Friends

In an exclusive interview, Emma Hill and Georgia Fendley, the dream team behind the transformation of Mulberry, sit down with BoF to reveal the strategy behind their highly anticipated new brand, Hill & Friends.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Making Hill & Friends

In an exclusive interview, Emma Hill and Georgia Fendley, the dream team behind the transformation of Mulberry, sit down with BoF to reveal the strategy behind their highly anticipated new brand, Hill & Friends.


China

Chinese Counterfeiting in America

China is not the only country with a counterfeiting problem. Most fakes are made in China, but they are sold in America, where counterfeiting is rarely prosecuted as a crime.

China

Chinese Counterfeiting in America

China is not the only country with a counterfeiting problem. Most fakes are made in China, but they are sold in America, where counterfeiting is rarely prosecuted as a crime.


News & Analysis

Kim Jones' Vuitton Journey

Kim Jones reflects on turning Louis Vuitton into a credible global menswear player and reveals why today’s collection represents a new chapter in his tenure at the brand.

News & Analysis

Kim Jones' Vuitton Journey

Kim Jones reflects on turning Louis Vuitton into a credible global menswear player and reveals why today’s collection represents a new chapter in his tenure at the brand.


Beauty

Coty Nears Deal to Buy P&G Businesses for about $12 Billion

US cosmetics group Coty has won auctions to acquire three businesses from Procter & Gamble Co for as much as $12 billion, said a source familiar with the matter.

Beauty

Coty Nears Deal to Buy P&G Businesses for about $12 Billion

US cosmetics group Coty has won auctions to acquire three businesses from Procter & Gamble Co for as much as $12 billion, said a source familiar with the matter.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | J. Crew Designer, Global Brands President, Paule Ka Creative Director

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Retail

J. Crew Names New Head of Women’s Design, Eliminates 175 Jobs

J. Crew Group Inc. has named the head of women’s design for its flagship brand and said it will eliminate 175 positions, shaking up its business after a sales decline.

Retail

J. Crew Names New Head of Women’s Design, Eliminates 175 Jobs

J. Crew Group Inc. has named the head of women’s design for its flagship brand and said it will eliminate 175 positions, shaking up its business after a sales decline.


Beauty

Henkel and Coty Reportedly Bid for P&G Assets

Henkel & Co and Coty Inc, both of which have personal care and cosmetics businesses, made binding offers to buy separate parts of Procter & Gamble Co's beauty businesses worth up to a total of $12 billion.

Beauty

Henkel and Coty Reportedly Bid for P&G Assets

Henkel & Co and Coty Inc, both of which have personal care and cosmetics businesses, made binding offers to buy separate parts of Procter & Gamble Co's beauty businesses worth up to a total of $12 billion.


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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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