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BoF Exclusive | How Stefano Pilati Plans to Modernise Zegna

In a global exclusive interview to coincide with the unveiling of a new advertising campaign for Ermenegildo Zegna, a part of the brand's repositioning strategy, Imran Amed sat down with head of design Stefano Pilati to discuss his plans for modernising the venerable Italian menswear label, while embracing its rich heritage in tailoring and fabric development.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | How Stefano Pilati Plans to Modernise Zegna

In a global exclusive interview to coincide with the unveiling of a new advertising campaign for Ermenegildo Zegna, a part of the brand's repositioning strategy, Imran Amed sat down with head of design Stefano Pilati to discuss his plans for modernising the venerable Italian menswear label, while embracing its rich heritage in tailoring and fabric development.


News & Analysis

Week in Review | Nicolas Ghesquière, Vuitton's Selfridges Townhouse, Bouchra Jarrar, Ariel Foxman

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.


News & Analysis

Fashion Funnies | When They Were Kids

LONDON, United Kingdom — Today, BoF brings you the next instalment of "When They Were Kids," a cartoon series depicting fashion figures as children,

News & Analysis

Fashion Funnies | When They Were Kids

LONDON, United Kingdom — Today, BoF brings you the next instalment of "When They Were Kids," a cartoon series depicting fashion figures as children,


Global Markets

In North Africa, a Story of Morocco and the Rest

Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya may be North African neighbours, but their fashion markets are running at distinctly different speeds.

Global Markets

In North Africa, a Story of Morocco and the Rest

Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya may be North African neighbours, but their fashion markets are running at distinctly different speeds.


News & Analysis

Louis Vuitton Confirms Appointment of Nicolas Ghesquière

After months of speculation, Louis Vuitton has appointed Nicolas Ghesquière, former creative director of Balenciaga, as its new artistic director of women’s collections, effective immediately.

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Louis Vuitton Confirms Appointment of Nicolas Ghesquière

After months of speculation, Louis Vuitton has appointed Nicolas Ghesquière, former creative director of Balenciaga, as its new artistic director of women’s collections, effective immediately.


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Market Pulse | Big Shoes to Fill

The Savigny Luxury Index lost ground in October, as consumer appetite for mega-brands continues to cool and management changes shake up the industry.

News & Analysis

Market Pulse | Big Shoes to Fill

The Savigny Luxury Index lost ground in October, as consumer appetite for mega-brands continues to cool and management changes shake up the industry.


News & Analysis

Week in Review | Jil Sander, Stella & Dot, Japan Fashion Week, Antwerp, Dallas Makeover, Pamela Golbin

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.


Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Pamela Golbin, Curator

BoF sat down with Pamela Golbin, chief curator of the Musée de la Mode et du Textile, located in the Palais du Louvre in Paris, and learnt about her puzzling love of planes, nerdy obsession with problem-solving and how serendipity, vision and a MacGyver-like gift for improvising are essential to working under the same roof as the Mona Lisa.

Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Pamela Golbin, Curator

BoF sat down with Pamela Golbin, chief curator of the Musée de la Mode et du Textile, located in the Palais du Louvre in Paris, and learnt about her puzzling love of planes, nerdy obsession with problem-solving and how serendipity, vision and a MacGyver-like gift for improvising are essential to working under the same roof as the Mona Lisa.


News & Analysis

The Spotlight | Isa Arfen

After presenting the third season of her prim yet playful womenswear, designer Serafina Sama of Isa Arfen talks to BoF about her burgeoning brand.

News & Analysis

The Spotlight | Isa Arfen

After presenting the third season of her prim yet playful womenswear, designer Serafina Sama of Isa Arfen talks to BoF about her burgeoning brand.


Global Markets

Vietnam, a Lucrative Market to Approach with Caution and Care

In this next instalment of Market GPS, BoF examines Vietnam, a land of contradictions, where a single-party communist state doesn't mean a capitalist's fortune can't be made by brands ready to expect the unexpected and take a cautious, careful and flexible approach.

Global Markets

Vietnam, a Lucrative Market to Approach with Caution and Care

In this next instalment of Market GPS, BoF examines Vietnam, a land of contradictions, where a single-party communist state doesn't mean a capitalist's fortune can't be made by brands ready to expect the unexpected and take a cautious, careful and flexible approach.


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