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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.

Mary Katrantzou
Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


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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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