Olivier Theyskens
Former Artistic Director, Theory
With experience at Rochas and Nina Ricci, he brought a high-fashion flair to the contemporary American label.


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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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