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Olivier Theyskens

Former Artistic Director, Theory

With experience at Rochas and Nina Ricci, he brought a high-fashion flair to the contemporary American label.

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News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | The Return of Olivier Theyskens

The designer Olivier Theyskens is poised to relaunch his namesake collection at Paris Fashion Week this autumn.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | The Return of Olivier Theyskens

The designer Olivier Theyskens is poised to relaunch his namesake collection at Paris Fashion Week this autumn.


Retail

Andrew Rosen Talks Trouble in the Contemporary Market

Contemporary brands are feeling the squeeze. Theory chief executive Andrew Rosen — the man who pioneered the category — reflects on the state of the market and what's next.

Retail

Andrew Rosen Talks Trouble in the Contemporary Market

Contemporary brands are feeling the squeeze. Theory chief executive Andrew Rosen — the man who pioneered the category — reflects on the state of the market and what's next.


Beauty

Peter Philips, Makeup Maestro

BoF talks to Peter Philips, creative and image director of Christian Dior Makeup, about his personal and professional trajectory.

Beauty

Peter Philips, Makeup Maestro

BoF talks to Peter Philips, creative and image director of Christian Dior Makeup, about his personal and professional trajectory.


News & Analysis

For Chris Gelinas, Going Slow Keeps Him Steady

Set to present his third CG by Chris Gelinas collection at New York Fashion Week, the Canadian-born, New York-based designer speaks to BoF on how he’s balancing early critical success with the challenges of running a fashion start-up.

News & Analysis

For Chris Gelinas, Going Slow Keeps Him Steady

Set to present his third CG by Chris Gelinas collection at New York Fashion Week, the Canadian-born, New York-based designer speaks to BoF on how he’s balancing early critical success with the challenges of running a fashion start-up.



News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Gaultier, Valentino and Lagerfeld

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Gaultier, Valentino and Lagerfeld

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld and more.


Luxury

Oscars Red Carpet: A Runway of Sharp Elbows and High Fashion Stakes

LOS ANGELES, United States — When Jennifer Lawrence tripped on her way to accept her best actress Oscar last year, her blush pink princess-like Dior

Luxury

Oscars Red Carpet: A Runway of Sharp Elbows and High Fashion Stakes

LOS ANGELES, United States — When Jennifer Lawrence tripped on her way to accept her best actress Oscar last year, her blush pink princess-like Dior


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

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

A.F. Vandevorst’s Hard-Earned Happy Birthday

BoF examines the genesis, travails and revival of Belgian label A.F. Vandevorst, which this season marks 15 years in business, and distills down the important lessons that designers An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx have learned along the way.

News & Analysis

A.F. Vandevorst’s Hard-Earned Happy Birthday

BoF examines the genesis, travails and revival of Belgian label A.F. Vandevorst, which this season marks 15 years in business, and distills down the important lessons that designers An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx have learned along the way.


Global Markets

The Fashion Trail | Alma Mater of the Antwerp Six Celebrates Anniversary

Eugene Rabkin reports from the celebrations held to mark the 350th anniversary of Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the 50th anniversary of its storied fashion department.

Global Markets

The Fashion Trail | Alma Mater of the Antwerp Six Celebrates Anniversary

Eugene Rabkin reports from the celebrations held to mark the 350th anniversary of Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the 50th anniversary of its storied fashion department.


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