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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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News & Analysis

Fashion Publishing Legend John B. Fairchild Dead at 87

John B. Fairchild died Friday at his Manhattan home after a long illness. He was 87.

News & Analysis

Fashion Publishing Legend John B. Fairchild Dead at 87

John B. Fairchild died Friday at his Manhattan home after a long illness. He was 87.


Fashion Week

Looking Back at London

Colin McDowell reflects on the best of the London shows, including JW Anderson, Mary Katrantzou, Jonathan Saunders, Christopher Kane, Burberry, Erdem, Thomas Tait and Gareth Pugh.

Fashion Week

Looking Back at London

Colin McDowell reflects on the best of the London shows, including JW Anderson, Mary Katrantzou, Jonathan Saunders, Christopher Kane, Burberry, Erdem, Thomas Tait and Gareth Pugh.


Fashion Week

New York Fashion Weak

New York’s sprawling fashion week needs a better signal-to-noise ratio, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

New York Fashion Weak

New York’s sprawling fashion week needs a better signal-to-noise ratio, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

For an Insider’s View of NY Fashion Week, Just Download Snapchat

At New York Fashion Week, there has been a rise in Snapchat use among fashionistas, like Lucky Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Eva Chen and “Man Repeller” blogger Leandra Medine.

Fashion Week

For an Insider’s View of NY Fashion Week, Just Download Snapchat

At New York Fashion Week, there has been a rise in Snapchat use among fashionistas, like Lucky Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Eva Chen and “Man Repeller” blogger Leandra Medine.


Retail

Michael Kors May See ‘Halo Effect’ from Michelle Obama’s Suit

The luxury goods company is basking in some media buzz after Michelle Obama wore a gray skirt suit from the designer’s 2013 collection to the State of the Union address.

Retail

Michael Kors May See ‘Halo Effect’ from Michelle Obama’s Suit

The luxury goods company is basking in some media buzz after Michelle Obama wore a gray skirt suit from the designer’s 2013 collection to the State of the Union address.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Adam Lippes, Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, Guy Bourdin

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 Adam Lippes, Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, Guy Bourdin and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Adam Lippes, Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, Guy Bourdin

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 Adam Lippes, Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, Guy Bourdin and more.


News & Analysis

Adam Lippes Won’t Make the Same Mistakes Twice

Adam Lippes tells BoF how he bought back his name and relaunched his label.

News & Analysis

Adam Lippes Won’t Make the Same Mistakes Twice

Adam Lippes tells BoF how he bought back his name and relaunched his label.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Vince, Oscar De La Renta, Remo Ruffini

You can find the correct answer and detailed explanation for each question immediately following the question (simply highlight to read), along with

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Vince, Oscar De La Renta, Remo Ruffini

You can find the correct answer and detailed explanation for each question immediately following the question (simply highlight to read), along with


News & Analysis

De La Renta Passing Leaves Legacy to Peter Copping

NEW YORK, United States — Last year Oscar de la Renta confided that succession was an abiding fear.

News & Analysis

De La Renta Passing Leaves Legacy to Peter Copping

NEW YORK, United States — Last year Oscar de la Renta confided that succession was an abiding fear.


News & Analysis

A Letter to Oscar de la Renta, 1932-2014

NEW YORK, United States — What a strange and unforgettable moment it was last night when my partner and I, returning home from dinner, turned off

News & Analysis

A Letter to Oscar de la Renta, 1932-2014

NEW YORK, United States — What a strange and unforgettable moment it was last night when my partner and I, returning home from dinner, turned off


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