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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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The Business of Blogging | Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg

In the latest instalment of our popular series on the business side of fashion blogging, BoF speaks to Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg, inventors of the Cinemagraph, on their professional journey and business model.

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The Business of Blogging | Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg

In the latest instalment of our popular series on the business side of fashion blogging, BoF speaks to Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg, inventors of the Cinemagraph, on their professional journey and business model.


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Galliano Tells Vanity Fair He Didn't Mean Anti-Semitic Remarks

NEW YORK, United States — Disgraced fashion designer John Galliano, who was fired from his job at French fashion house Christian Dior after making

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Galliano Tells Vanity Fair He Didn't Mean Anti-Semitic Remarks

NEW YORK, United States — Disgraced fashion designer John Galliano, who was fired from his job at French fashion house Christian Dior after making


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Parsons Cancels John Galliano Workshop

NEW YORK, United States — Parsons The New School of Design in New York City has canceled a four-day workshop by the controversial fashion designer

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Parsons Cancels John Galliano Workshop

NEW YORK, United States — Parsons The New School of Design in New York City has canceled a four-day workshop by the controversial fashion designer


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The Shifting Winds of New York Retail — Part 1: The Rise and Recasting of the Meatpacking District

In a three-part report, BoF examines New York City's ever-shifting retail landscape. Today, we consider the rise and recasting of the Meatpacking District.

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The Shifting Winds of New York Retail — Part 1: The Rise and Recasting of the Meatpacking District

In a three-part report, BoF examines New York City's ever-shifting retail landscape. Today, we consider the rise and recasting of the Meatpacking District.


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John Galliano to Teach Master Class at Parsons

NEW YORK, United States — Disgraced fashion designer John Galliano is continuing his public image rehabilitation with an upcoming stint teaching a

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John Galliano to Teach Master Class at Parsons

NEW YORK, United States — Disgraced fashion designer John Galliano is continuing his public image rehabilitation with an upcoming stint teaching a


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Colin's Column | Tomes of the Times

In his latest column, Colin McDowell reviews Paris Haute Couture, Paris In The 1920s with Kiki de Montparnasse and The Big Book of Chic.

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Colin's Column | Tomes of the Times

In his latest column, Colin McDowell reviews Paris Haute Couture, Paris In The 1920s with Kiki de Montparnasse and The Big Book of Chic.


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Week in Review | Digital Runway, Loyalty and Satisfaction, NYFW Photo Diary

Fashion 2.0 | Topshop and Google Plan Data-Savvy Digital Runway (Fashion 2.0) "In recent cycles, fashion shows, once closed industry events, have

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Week in Review | Digital Runway, Loyalty and Satisfaction, NYFW Photo Diary

Fashion 2.0 | Topshop and Google Plan Data-Savvy Digital Runway (Fashion 2.0) "In recent cycles, fashion shows, once closed industry events, have


Luxury

Is Haute Couture Poised for Reinvention or Irrelevance?

PARIS, France — Couture! This magic word was all but forgotten 30-odd years ago, except in the most exalted and privileged of social circles. Since

Luxury

Is Haute Couture Poised for Reinvention or Irrelevance?

PARIS, France — Couture! This magic word was all but forgotten 30-odd years ago, except in the most exalted and privileged of social circles. Since


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The Bottom Line | Is Graphite the Answer to F-Commerce Woes?

LONDON, United Kingdom — It wasn't so long ago that many technology analysts made bold predictions on the potential of so-called 'F-commerce,' the

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The Bottom Line | Is Graphite the Answer to F-Commerce Woes?

LONDON, United Kingdom — It wasn't so long ago that many technology analysts made bold predictions on the potential of so-called 'F-commerce,' the


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BoF Exclusive | Behind the Tweets: Learning from the Best of the Fashion Twitterati

NEW YORK, United States — To tweet, or not to tweet. That has been the question on many fashion business minds over the past year. Not every brand

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BoF Exclusive | Behind the Tweets: Learning from the Best of the Fashion Twitterati

NEW YORK, United States — To tweet, or not to tweet. That has been the question on many fashion business minds over the past year. Not every brand


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