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Oscar de la Renta

1932 - 2014

The late protégé of Cristóbal Balenciaga, who dressed Jacqueline Kennedy, stood at the forefront of American fashion with charm and grace.

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Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Carolina Herrera VP of Design, Haider Ackermann to Berluti

This week, Haider Ackermann has joined Berluti as creative director, and Carolina Herrera appointed Raffaele Ilardo as vice president of design.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Carolina Herrera VP of Design, Haider Ackermann to Berluti

This week, Haider Ackermann has joined Berluti as creative director, and Carolina Herrera appointed Raffaele Ilardo as vice president of design.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Stuart Weitzman Steps Down, Buscemi's New CEO, Zimmermann President

This week, Stuart Weitzman is stepping down as creative director after nearly 30 years at the helm of his brand, while Buscemi has appointed a new chief executive officer.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Stuart Weitzman Steps Down, Buscemi's New CEO, Zimmermann President

This week, Stuart Weitzman is stepping down as creative director after nearly 30 years at the helm of his brand, while Buscemi has appointed a new chief executive officer.


Financial Markets

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts

From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.

Financial Markets

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts

From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Ariel Foxman to Exit InStyle, Copping Out at Oscar de la Renta

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Ariel Foxman to Exit InStyle, Copping Out at Oscar de la Renta

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Peter Copping Out at Oscar de la Renta

Peter Copping is leaving his post as creative director of Oscar de la Renta, BoF has learned.

News & Analysis

Peter Copping Out at Oscar de la Renta

Peter Copping is leaving his post as creative director of Oscar de la Renta, BoF has learned.


Technology

Payments Firm Klarna Adds Lyst As Client

Klarna has added online fashion start-up Lyst to its client list as it looks to compete with payments giant PayPal.

Technology

Payments Firm Klarna Adds Lyst As Client

Klarna has added online fashion start-up Lyst to its client list as it looks to compete with payments giant PayPal.


News & Analysis

Betting on Mid-Priced Eveningwear

Brands and retailers are targeting mid-priced formalwear in the hopes of capturing consumers who shudder at the cost of a high-end gown but want something more unique than fast fashion.

News & Analysis

Betting on Mid-Priced Eveningwear

Brands and retailers are targeting mid-priced formalwear in the hopes of capturing consumers who shudder at the cost of a high-end gown but want something more unique than fast fashion.


News & Analysis

Jewellery Nestling in New Real Estate on the Body

Luxury body jewellery is piquing the interest of consumers and global retailers alike.

News & Analysis

Jewellery Nestling in New Real Estate on the Body

Luxury body jewellery is piquing the interest of consumers and global retailers alike.


Fashion Week

What Season Is it Anyway?

In New York, the meaning of Resort was more elusive than ever, as a grab-bag of approaches to ‘fashion immediacy’ added chaos to an already disjointed season.

Fashion Week

What Season Is it Anyway?

In New York, the meaning of Resort was more elusive than ever, as a grab-bag of approaches to ‘fashion immediacy’ added chaos to an already disjointed season.


Luxury

The Growing Business of Private Clients

Brands are working harder than ever to forge personal relationships with top-spending clients, often earning higher margins along the way.

Luxury

The Growing Business of Private Clients

Brands are working harder than ever to forge personal relationships with top-spending clients, often earning higher margins along the way.


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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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