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Paul Smith

Designer, Paul Smith

The British menswear stalwart made a name for himself with his ‘classics with a twist,’ going on to build a global brand also known for its men's and womenswear, homeware, accessories and fragrances.

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News & Analysis

Power Moves | Sarah Harris Appointed British Vogue Deputy Editor, Lacoste's Creative Director Exits

This week, Sarah Harris has been named deputy editor of British Vogue, while Felipe Oliveira Baptista steps down as creative director of Lacoste.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Sarah Harris Appointed British Vogue Deputy Editor, Lacoste's Creative Director Exits

This week, Sarah Harris has been named deputy editor of British Vogue, while Felipe Oliveira Baptista steps down as creative director of Lacoste.


Retail

Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week

BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.

Retail

Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week

BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.


Fashion Week

Paul Smith Doubles Down

The designer came out fighting on behalf of the suit and his core principles, but the result was too solemn to reboot his relevance.

Fashion Week

Paul Smith Doubles Down

The designer came out fighting on behalf of the suit and his core principles, but the result was too solemn to reboot his relevance.


Financial Markets

OAMC Sells Stake to Onward Luxury Group

The strategic partnership will enable the French street-luxe brand to launch its own e-commerce operations, open its first retail store and expand into new product categories.

Financial Markets

OAMC Sells Stake to Onward Luxury Group

The strategic partnership will enable the French street-luxe brand to launch its own e-commerce operations, open its first retail store and expand into new product categories.


Retail

Restructuring and Redundancies at Paul Smith

Can the British brand known for its quirkiness and smart tailoring make good on its turnaround plan?

Retail

Restructuring and Redundancies at Paul Smith

Can the British brand known for its quirkiness and smart tailoring make good on its turnaround plan?


News & Analysis

Meet the Unsung Heroes of the World’s Biggest Fashion Houses

Fashion has long perpetuated a single creator myth, but behind every great designer is a team of designers, some of them powerhouses in their own right.

News & Analysis

Meet the Unsung Heroes of the World’s Biggest Fashion Houses

Fashion has long perpetuated a single creator myth, but behind every great designer is a team of designers, some of them powerhouses in their own right.


News & Analysis

Sunspel’s Second Coming

How a former barrister rebooted a struggling business that began by selling boxer shorts to the British Empire with a focus on simplicity, an inspired retail strategy and the design eye of J.W. Anderson.

News & Analysis

Sunspel’s Second Coming

How a former barrister rebooted a struggling business that began by selling boxer shorts to the British Empire with a focus on simplicity, an inspired retail strategy and the design eye of J.W. Anderson.


Retail

Lights, Camera, Selfie!

When the store is a stage for selfies, the art of lighting is more important than ever.

Retail

Lights, Camera, Selfie!

When the store is a stage for selfies, the art of lighting is more important than ever.


News & Analysis

The Gentlewoman, a Magazine That’s Also a Club

The independent style title — whose covers are more likely to feature authors than fashion models — is growing its club, which meets for sponsored events ranging from architectural tours to cards nights.

News & Analysis

The Gentlewoman, a Magazine That’s Also a Club

The independent style title — whose covers are more likely to feature authors than fashion models — is growing its club, which meets for sponsored events ranging from architectural tours to cards nights.


Marketing

Global Sportswear Brands Making a Play for Women

With an eye on the growing women’s market, historically male-oriented sportswear brands are making changes to their strategy.

Marketing

Global Sportswear Brands Making a Play for Women

With an eye on the growing women’s market, historically male-oriented sportswear brands are making changes to their strategy.


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