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Narciso Rodriguez

Designer, Narciso Rodriguez

The American dressmaker favours simple, clean lines and sheath shapes, and has dressed Michelle Obama and Hollywood actresses.

Narciso Rodriguez
Fashion Week

After 20 Years, Narciso Rodriguez Finds a Singular Ease

The designer was untinged by a dark eroticism that made his work so striking in early days, but the pure emotional economy of the collection served him well.

Fashion Week

After 20 Years, Narciso Rodriguez Finds a Singular Ease

The designer was untinged by a dark eroticism that made his work so striking in early days, but the pure emotional economy of the collection served him well.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Mugler's New Artistic Director, Kering Hires Chief Client and Digital Officer

Mugler has tapped Casey Cadwallader to creatively lead the house as artistic director, while Kering has appointed Grégory Boutté to the newly created role of chief client and digital officer.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Mugler's New Artistic Director, Kering Hires Chief Client and Digital Officer

Mugler has tapped Casey Cadwallader to creatively lead the house as artistic director, while Kering has appointed Grégory Boutté to the newly created role of chief client and digital officer.


Retail

Soon You May Be Renting Your Work Clothes

Rent the Runway started out catering to women wanting one night of high fashion. Now its doubling down on subscriptions for the whole work week.

Retail

Soon You May Be Renting Your Work Clothes

Rent the Runway started out catering to women wanting one night of high fashion. Now its doubling down on subscriptions for the whole work week.


News & Analysis

The Old Fashion System Is Setting New Designers up for Failure

The market is changing, but the fashion system isn’t changing with it.

News & Analysis

The Old Fashion System Is Setting New Designers up for Failure

The market is changing, but the fashion system isn’t changing with it.


Financial Markets

How to Sell a Fashion Brand

Founders aiming to sell a stake in their company must be able to answer a series of critical questions.

Financial Markets

How to Sell a Fashion Brand

Founders aiming to sell a stake in their company must be able to answer a series of critical questions.


Workplace & Talent

How I Broke Into Fashion | PR Consulting’s Pierre Rougier

Pierre Rougier went from studying political science to working in PR for Hermès, Yohji Yamamoto and Margiela before launching his own agency. How did he do it?

Workplace & Talent

How I Broke Into Fashion | PR Consulting’s Pierre Rougier

Pierre Rougier went from studying political science to working in PR for Hermès, Yohji Yamamoto and Margiela before launching his own agency. How did he do it?


Beauty

Perfumer Speaks on Rare LVMH Acquisition

Maison Francis Kurkdjian's founders tell BoF about LVMH's acquisition of their company and what the deal means for the future.

Beauty

Perfumer Speaks on Rare LVMH Acquisition

Maison Francis Kurkdjian's founders tell BoF about LVMH's acquisition of their company and what the deal means for the future.


Fashion Week

A Collection to Covet at Narciso Rodriguez

Almost every look had a defined core, a body-conscious column. Emphasising the body in this manner was a smart means to convey a woman’s strength and control.

Fashion Week

A Collection to Covet at Narciso Rodriguez

Almost every look had a defined core, a body-conscious column. Emphasising the body in this manner was a smart means to convey a woman’s strength and control.


News & Analysis

In Trump’s America, the Price of Speech and Silence

In the face of so-called ‘America First’ policies curbing immigration and free trade, fashion executives are grappling with the implications of taking a public stance — or saying nothing at all.

News & Analysis

In Trump’s America, the Price of Speech and Silence

In the face of so-called ‘America First’ policies curbing immigration and free trade, fashion executives are grappling with the implications of taking a public stance — or saying nothing at all.


Fashion Week

Mercury Rising at Narciso Rodriguez

The irresistible buzz, the tension between purity, eroticism and rigour — what other designer can satisfy the same craving?

Fashion Week

Mercury Rising at Narciso Rodriguez

The irresistible buzz, the tension between purity, eroticism and rigour — what other designer can satisfy the same craving?


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