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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

Yeezy and Ralph Lauren Veteran Natalie Ratabesi Launches Tre

The Los Angeles-based designer, who has worked for major fashion names including Oscar de la Renta and John Galliano, is launching her self-funded label for Resort 2018 with a who's who of major retailers.

News & Analysis

Yeezy and Ralph Lauren Veteran Natalie Ratabesi Launches Tre

The Los Angeles-based designer, who has worked for major fashion names including Oscar de la Renta and John Galliano, is launching her self-funded label for Resort 2018 with a who's who of major retailers.


News & Analysis

Latin America's Fashion Business Billionaires

At least 30 percent of Latin American billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?

News & Analysis

Latin America's Fashion Business Billionaires

At least 30 percent of Latin American billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?


Retail

Top 10 Influential Retailers Off Fashion’s Beaten Path

BoF identifies the multi-brand boutiques making waves in markets far beyond the world’s fashion capitals.

Retail

Top 10 Influential Retailers Off Fashion’s Beaten Path

BoF identifies the multi-brand boutiques making waves in markets far beyond the world’s fashion capitals.


News & Analysis

How Statement Earrings Became Generation Selfie’s Favourite Trend

From Cos to Céline to Chopard, brands are doubling down on statement earrings in exaggerated sizes and mismatched colours to tap a new generation of consumers.

News & Analysis

How Statement Earrings Became Generation Selfie’s Favourite Trend

From Cos to Céline to Chopard, brands are doubling down on statement earrings in exaggerated sizes and mismatched colours to tap a new generation of consumers.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Dolce & Gabbana Names COO, Burberry Hires Head of Strategy

This week, Dolce & Gabbana Group has appointed Fabrizio Cardinali as chief operating officer, while Leonie Brantberg has been tapped by Burberry to head up their strategy department.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Dolce & Gabbana Names COO, Burberry Hires Head of Strategy

This week, Dolce & Gabbana Group has appointed Fabrizio Cardinali as chief operating officer, while Leonie Brantberg has been tapped by Burberry to head up their strategy department.


News & Analysis

At the CFDA Awards, a Call to Action

Politics were top of mind at the fashion industry’s annual ceremony on Monday night, where a diverse set of individuals, from Raf Simons to Gloria Steinem, were honoured.

News & Analysis

At the CFDA Awards, a Call to Action

Politics were top of mind at the fashion industry’s annual ceremony on Monday night, where a diverse set of individuals, from Raf Simons to Gloria Steinem, were honoured.


Luxury

For American Fashion, A Changing of the Guard

Many of the country’s most influential founder-led fashion brands are navigating their first attempts at succession planning.

Luxury

For American Fashion, A Changing of the Guard

Many of the country’s most influential founder-led fashion brands are navigating their first attempts at succession planning.


Luxury

The Hidden Links Between Cristóbal Balenciaga and Demna Gvasalia

On the surface Cristóbal Balenciaga and Demna Gvasalia couldn’t be more different. But the connections between the enigmatic couturier and his buzzy heir run deep.

Luxury

The Hidden Links Between Cristóbal Balenciaga and Demna Gvasalia

On the surface Cristóbal Balenciaga and Demna Gvasalia couldn’t be more different. But the connections between the enigmatic couturier and his buzzy heir run deep.


News & Analysis

Four American Fashion Houses Being Reshaped by Immigrants

That a Belgian, a Canadian-Korean, a Dominican, a Brit and a Scot are breathing new life into America’s most admired fashion brands underscores the country’s status as a nation of immigrants.

News & Analysis

Four American Fashion Houses Being Reshaped by Immigrants

That a Belgian, a Canadian-Korean, a Dominican, a Brit and a Scot are breathing new life into America’s most admired fashion brands underscores the country’s status as a nation of immigrants.


News & Analysis

Anna Wintour on Politics and the Fashion Business in Trump's America

There is no one in the fashion world quite as powerful — or as polarising — as Anna Wintour. BoF's Imran Amed sits down with the American Vogue editor-in-chief to pick her brain about what 2017 may bring for the business of fashion in America and beyond.

News & Analysis

Anna Wintour on Politics and the Fashion Business in Trump's America

There is no one in the fashion world quite as powerful — or as polarising — as Anna Wintour. BoF's Imran Amed sits down with the American Vogue editor-in-chief to pick her brain about what 2017 may bring for the business of fashion in America and beyond.


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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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