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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.

Olivier Theyskens
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BoF Exclusive | Olivier Theyskens Speaks to Dorian Grinspan, Founder of Out of Order Magazine

Today, BoF brings you an exclusive interview with Olivier Theyskens, courtesy of Out of Order magazine, in which the designer discusses his work for Rochas, Nina Ricci and Theory, what the future holds, and why he used to want to be a girl.

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BoF Exclusive | Olivier Theyskens Speaks to Dorian Grinspan, Founder of Out of Order Magazine

Today, BoF brings you an exclusive interview with Olivier Theyskens, courtesy of Out of Order magazine, in which the designer discusses his work for Rochas, Nina Ricci and Theory, what the future holds, and why he used to want to be a girl.


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Right Brain, Left Brain | The Making of Pattern

Today, BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed kicks off Right Brain, Left Brain, a new column on his observations at the intersection of

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Right Brain, Left Brain | The Making of Pattern

Today, BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed kicks off Right Brain, Left Brain, a new column on his observations at the intersection of


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CEO Talk | Andrew Rosen, Chief Executive Officer, Theory

NEW YORK, United States — American fashion mogul Andrew Rosen, CEO of Theory and Helmut Lang and an investor in several of New York's most exciting

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CEO Talk | Andrew Rosen, Chief Executive Officer, Theory

NEW YORK, United States — American fashion mogul Andrew Rosen, CEO of Theory and Helmut Lang and an investor in several of New York's most exciting


Workplace & Talent

Etienne Russo, a Rock Star of Fashion Show Production

PARIS, France — "I've never had to knock on clients' doors for a job, thank God!" says Etienne Russo, knocking on the wooden table in front of him.

Workplace & Talent

Etienne Russo, a Rock Star of Fashion Show Production

PARIS, France — "I've never had to knock on clients' doors for a job, thank God!" says Etienne Russo, knocking on the wooden table in front of him.


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Colin's Column | Making the Case for a Modern Couture

PARIS, France — Strange people in the fashion world. Take Dior. The couturier who founded the house with money provided by Marcel Boussac, the cotton

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Colin's Column | Making the Case for a Modern Couture

PARIS, France — Strange people in the fashion world. Take Dior. The couturier who founded the house with money provided by Marcel Boussac, the cotton


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BoF Exclusive | Olivier Theyskens speaks out about his Love of Cats, the Creative Process, and the Role of Drama in his Life

PARIS, FRANCE — Olivier Theyskens caused a veritable fashionista frenzy in New York earlier this month when he launched a capsule collection for

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BoF Exclusive | Olivier Theyskens speaks out about his Love of Cats, the Creative Process, and the Role of Drama in his Life

PARIS, FRANCE — Olivier Theyskens caused a veritable fashionista frenzy in New York earlier this month when he launched a capsule collection for


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Autumn/Winter 2010 | The Season That Was

LONDON, United Kingdom — The passing of Alexander McQueen and the future of his namesake brand provided the defining background narrative of the

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Autumn/Winter 2010 | The Season That Was

LONDON, United Kingdom — The passing of Alexander McQueen and the future of his namesake brand provided the defining background narrative of the



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The Antwerp Academy | The Enduring Legacy of the Antwerp Six

ANTWERP, Belgium — It's been over twenty years, but the Antwerp Six still holds huge historical importance in fashion, which says a lot in today's

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The Antwerp Academy | The Enduring Legacy of the Antwerp Six

ANTWERP, Belgium — It's been over twenty years, but the Antwerp Six still holds huge historical importance in fashion, which says a lot in today's


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Rumour Mill | Karl Lagerfeld to leave Chanel?

PARIS, France – We don't actively engage in the rumour mill here on BoF, but when the whispers involve Karl Lagerfeld, Olivier Theyskens and Alber

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Rumour Mill | Karl Lagerfeld to leave Chanel?

PARIS, France – We don't actively engage in the rumour mill here on BoF, but when the whispers involve Karl Lagerfeld, Olivier Theyskens and Alber


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