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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.

Oscar de la Renta
Luxury

What’s Selling in Trumpland, USA

Consumers of luxury goods in the wealthiest areas of the country that voted for Donald Trump favour traditional labels including Chanel, Louis Vuitton and David Yurman.

Luxury

What’s Selling in Trumpland, USA

Consumers of luxury goods in the wealthiest areas of the country that voted for Donald Trump favour traditional labels including Chanel, Louis Vuitton and David Yurman.


News & Analysis

Moda Operandi Launches The Platform, an Incubator for Emerging Brands

The luxury e-tailer will support young labels with marketing and product strategy while developing a design and manufacturing network.

News & Analysis

Moda Operandi Launches The Platform, an Incubator for Emerging Brands

The luxury e-tailer will support young labels with marketing and product strategy while developing a design and manufacturing network.


Retail

What American Department Stores Can Learn From the Success of Selfridges

The British retailer reported record results last year, with double-digit increases in both sales and operating profits.

Retail

What American Department Stores Can Learn From the Success of Selfridges

The British retailer reported record results last year, with double-digit increases in both sales and operating profits.


News & Analysis

How Millennial Culture Is Driving the Luxury Kidswear Market

Brands are cashing in on millennial parents whose Gucci- and Yeezy-clad toddlers are generating thousands of likes on Instagram.

News & Analysis

How Millennial Culture Is Driving the Luxury Kidswear Market

Brands are cashing in on millennial parents whose Gucci- and Yeezy-clad toddlers are generating thousands of likes on Instagram.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Alexander McQueen Hires Americas President, Prabal Gurung Named Tasaki Creative Director

This week, Alexander McQueen appoints Stacy Van Praagh as president for the Americas, while Japanese jewellery house Tasaki taps Prabal Gurung as its new creative director.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Alexander McQueen Hires Americas President, Prabal Gurung Named Tasaki Creative Director

This week, Alexander McQueen appoints Stacy Van Praagh as president for the Americas, while Japanese jewellery house Tasaki taps Prabal Gurung as its new creative director.


Beauty

Has Backstage Beauty Lost its Gloss?

Backstage beauty has become big business, but as access widens and the novelty fades, is it still worth the investment?

Beauty

Has Backstage Beauty Lost its Gloss?

Backstage beauty has become big business, but as access widens and the novelty fades, is it still worth the investment?


Luxury

Saint Laurent Co-Founder Pierre Bergé Dies at 86

The life and business partner of Yves Saint Laurent and celebrated art patron has died following a long illness.

Luxury

Saint Laurent Co-Founder Pierre Bergé Dies at 86

The life and business partner of Yves Saint Laurent and celebrated art patron has died following a long illness.


Fashion Week

The Oscar de la Renta Signature

Co-creative directors Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia plastered Mr de la Renta's handwriting all over their latest collection, while working hard to inscribe it with their own ideas as well.

Fashion Week

The Oscar de la Renta Signature

Co-creative directors Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia plastered Mr de la Renta's handwriting all over their latest collection, while working hard to inscribe it with their own ideas as well.


Fashion Week

Monse’s Star-Spangled Salute

It’s a strange time to be “rah rah” for America, and yet this season, Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia chose to salute their adopted province. While the results were mixed, plenty of pieces had the snap and crackle that will keep shoppers hitting the buy button.

Fashion Week

Monse’s Star-Spangled Salute

It’s a strange time to be “rah rah” for America, and yet this season, Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia chose to salute their adopted province. While the results were mixed, plenty of pieces had the snap and crackle that will keep shoppers hitting the buy button.


News & Analysis

Why Younger Designers Are Building Archives

Once the preserve of luxury megabrands with long histories, archives are becoming de rigueur for a handful of fashion labels striding into their second decade.

News & Analysis

Why Younger Designers Are Building Archives

Once the preserve of luxury megabrands with long histories, archives are becoming de rigueur for a handful of fashion labels striding into their second decade.


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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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