Mary Katrantzou
Designer, Mary Katrantzou
Known for her kaleidoscopic, hyper-real prints and demi-couture artistry, she has made fans of editors, celebrities and luxury consumers alike.


Can Anyone Save Lanvin Now?
With revenues sharply down and the departure of its latest artistic director after only 16 months, the world’s oldest continuously running fashion house is facing a downward spiral.

Can Anyone Save Lanvin Now?
With revenues sharply down and the departure of its latest artistic director after only 16 months, the world’s oldest continuously running fashion house is facing a downward spiral.

What Colette’s Closure Means for Fashion
After 20 years in business, the beloved temple of Parisian cool announced it will close its doors in December. BoF spoke to a handful of industry insiders to gauge their reactions.

What Colette’s Closure Means for Fashion
After 20 years in business, the beloved temple of Parisian cool announced it will close its doors in December. BoF spoke to a handful of industry insiders to gauge their reactions.

The End of an Era: Colette to Close Its Doors
Colette, the Parisian boutique and longstanding temple of cool, is closing down after 20 years. Saint Laurent is currently in discussions to take over its Rue Saint-Honoré location.

The End of an Era: Colette to Close Its Doors
Colette, the Parisian boutique and longstanding temple of cool, is closing down after 20 years. Saint Laurent is currently in discussions to take over its Rue Saint-Honoré location.

In Paris, a Global Platform for a Fashion Industry in Extreme Flux
Buoyed by inbound talent and newfound economic confidence, Paris is emerging as the centre stage of an increasingly fragmented industry.

In Paris, a Global Platform for a Fashion Industry in Extreme Flux
Buoyed by inbound talent and newfound economic confidence, Paris is emerging as the centre stage of an increasingly fragmented industry.

Mother of Pearl and Palmer Harding Win the 2017 BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund
The organisation decided to “spread the benefit” of the prize to two labels this year.

Mother of Pearl and Palmer Harding Win the 2017 BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund
The organisation decided to “spread the benefit” of the prize to two labels this year.

5 Lessons in Building a Fashion Business
Since its inception in 2011, the BFC's Fashion Trust has awarded nearly £1 million to 32 designers. Recipients of the grant tell BoF about the lessons they have learnt.

5 Lessons in Building a Fashion Business
Since its inception in 2011, the BFC's Fashion Trust has awarded nearly £1 million to 32 designers. Recipients of the grant tell BoF about the lessons they have learnt.

A Woman's Work: How Women Can Get Ahead in Fashion
Women are, by far, the primary consumers of fashion, but remain underrepresented in top creative positions. On International Women’s Day, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Tory Burch, Julie de Libran and more weigh in.

A Woman's Work: How Women Can Get Ahead in Fashion
Women are, by far, the primary consumers of fashion, but remain underrepresented in top creative positions. On International Women’s Day, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Tory Burch, Julie de Libran and more weigh in.

Mary's Magical Kingdom
Mary Katrantzou may be doomed to be dogged by her early success. But here, at least, there were clothes whose peculiar beauty stood on their own.

Mary's Magical Kingdom
Mary Katrantzou may be doomed to be dogged by her early success. But here, at least, there were clothes whose peculiar beauty stood on their own.

Gala for the 4th Annual #BoF500 Brings Together Fashion’s Power Players in London
Fashion insiders from 27 countries celebrated the BoF 500 at a gala dinner at the London Edition hotel, with support by QIC Global Real Estate.

Gala for the 4th Annual #BoF500 Brings Together Fashion’s Power Players in London
Fashion insiders from 27 countries celebrated the BoF 500 at a gala dinner at the London Edition hotel, with support by QIC Global Real Estate.

Mary Katrantzou’s Ancient Greek Pop-Art
Mary Katrantzou returning to her design roots should have been a slam-dunk. But a funny thing happened on the way to the Parthenon. Mary lost her way.

Mary Katrantzou’s Ancient Greek Pop-Art
Mary Katrantzou returning to her design roots should have been a slam-dunk. But a funny thing happened on the way to the Parthenon. Mary lost her way.
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.




