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Nicolas Ghesquière

Artistic Director of Women's Collections, Louis Vuitton

The designer who brought Balenciaga to the cutting edge is now breathing new life into heritage brand Louis Vuitton.

Nicolas Ghesquière
News & Analysis

Marc Jacobs' Future at Louis Vuitton in Doubt

Marc Jacobs may be on the verge of leaving Louis Vuitton when his contract ends next month, say sources.

News & Analysis

Marc Jacobs' Future at Louis Vuitton in Doubt

Marc Jacobs may be on the verge of leaving Louis Vuitton when his contract ends next month, say sources.


Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Maria Luisa Poumaillou, Buyer

Maria Luisa Poumaillou has gone from owning one of the most influential fashion boutiques in Paris to transforming venerable department store Printemps into a serious fashion destination, along the way enabling the careers of some of the greatest names in fashion. Now, on her way to conquer the Chinese market with a slew of new stores and her own fashion brand, the legendary buyer sat down with BoF to share her story.

Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Maria Luisa Poumaillou, Buyer

Maria Luisa Poumaillou has gone from owning one of the most influential fashion boutiques in Paris to transforming venerable department store Printemps into a serious fashion destination, along the way enabling the careers of some of the greatest names in fashion. Now, on her way to conquer the Chinese market with a slew of new stores and her own fashion brand, the legendary buyer sat down with BoF to share her story.


News & Analysis

Week in Review | Altuzarra, Alexander Wang, Paris is Closed, Lucky's Eva Chen, From Cute to Cool

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

News & Analysis

Week in Review | Altuzarra, Alexander Wang, Paris is Closed, Lucky's Eva Chen, From Cute to Cool

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


News & Analysis

The Alexander Wang Technique

Today, courtesy of our friends at Dazed & Confused we bring you an exclusive interview with Alexander Wang, wunderkind designer at Balenciaga.

News & Analysis

The Alexander Wang Technique

Today, courtesy of our friends at Dazed & Confused we bring you an exclusive interview with Alexander Wang, wunderkind designer at Balenciaga.


Global Markets

Long Overlooked, the Flourishing Philippines

The Philippines has long been overshadowed by its larger neighbours and underestimated by international fashion brands. Now the country is reporting faster economic growth than China. BoF reports.

Global Markets

Long Overlooked, the Flourishing Philippines

The Philippines has long been overshadowed by its larger neighbours and underestimated by international fashion brands. Now the country is reporting faster economic growth than China. BoF reports.


Luxury

The Rise of the Fashion Sweatshirt

The humble sweatshirt has been reborn as a high fashion statement piece for both men and women, striking a chord with consumers and offering fashion businesses unmistakable commercial opportunities. BoF investigates.

Luxury

The Rise of the Fashion Sweatshirt

The humble sweatshirt has been reborn as a high fashion statement piece for both men and women, striking a chord with consumers and offering fashion businesses unmistakable commercial opportunities. BoF investigates.


News & Analysis

Why Creative Directors Matter More Than Ever

Following a flurry of high profile announcements, BoF's editor-in-chief, Imran Amed, muses on the enduring importance of the creative director.

News & Analysis

Why Creative Directors Matter More Than Ever

Following a flurry of high profile announcements, BoF's editor-in-chief, Imran Amed, muses on the enduring importance of the creative director.



News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Nicolas Ghesquière Finally Speaks On Why He Left Balenciaga

After months of silence, Nicolas Ghesquiere has finally spoken out. Today, BoF brings you the global exclusive excerpt of his interview with System magazine where he reveals the circumstances surrounding his abrupt departure from Balenciaga.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Nicolas Ghesquière Finally Speaks On Why He Left Balenciaga

After months of silence, Nicolas Ghesquiere has finally spoken out. Today, BoF brings you the global exclusive excerpt of his interview with System magazine where he reveals the circumstances surrounding his abrupt departure from Balenciaga.


News & Analysis

Lacroix to Design Couture Collection for Schiaparelli

PARIS, France — Ever since fashion magnate Diego Della Valle acquired the rights to couturier Elsa Schiaparelli's name in 2007, the fashion world has

News & Analysis

Lacroix to Design Couture Collection for Schiaparelli

PARIS, France — Ever since fashion magnate Diego Della Valle acquired the rights to couturier Elsa Schiaparelli's name in 2007, the fashion world has


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