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Philipp Plein

Designer, Philipp Plein

Along with his luxe leather and studded hightops, the German designer is known for his extravagant runway shows featuring rollercoasters, robots and cage fights alike.

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Financial Markets

Why Vetements is Moving to Zürich

The cult fashion collective is leaving Paris for a ‘clean slate’ — and a favourable tax regime — in Switzerland’s largest city.

Financial Markets

Why Vetements is Moving to Zürich

The cult fashion collective is leaving Paris for a ‘clean slate’ — and a favourable tax regime — in Switzerland’s largest city.


Workplace & Talent

Banana Republic Hires CEO, Creative Director Leaves Mac Cosmetics

This week, Mark Breitbard has been appointed as chief executive officer of Banana Republic, and Mac Cosmetic's creative director, James Gager, has left his post to join parent company Estée Lauder.

Workplace & Talent

Banana Republic Hires CEO, Creative Director Leaves Mac Cosmetics

This week, Mark Breitbard has been appointed as chief executive officer of Banana Republic, and Mac Cosmetic's creative director, James Gager, has left his post to join parent company Estée Lauder.


Fashion Week

Planet Plein, Again

Plein's shows have become legendary for all the wrong reasons: they are aggressive, loud and unforgivingly late. Moving the spectacle to NYC changed none of that.

Fashion Week

Planet Plein, Again

Plein's shows have become legendary for all the wrong reasons: they are aggressive, loud and unforgivingly late. Moving the spectacle to NYC changed none of that.


Fashion Week

What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?

As more and more brands integrate their men’s and women’s shows, the industry needs a more fluid approach to fashion week.

Fashion Week

What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?

As more and more brands integrate their men’s and women’s shows, the industry needs a more fluid approach to fashion week.


News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed

BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed

BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.


News & Analysis

Philipp Plein: 'Everybody Is Trying to Survive'

Designer Philipp Plein fires back after lawyers for Dolce & Gabbana accuse him of trying to steal sales associates from its Milan store.

News & Analysis

Philipp Plein: 'Everybody Is Trying to Survive'

Designer Philipp Plein fires back after lawyers for Dolce & Gabbana accuse him of trying to steal sales associates from its Milan store.


Fashion Week

Alice in Ghettoland at Philipp Plein

Plein's sensorial seasonal carnival came with layered high-low clichés galore in a messy pastiche of quilted denim and leather, chains, strass and animalia jacquards.

Fashion Week

Alice in Ghettoland at Philipp Plein

Plein's sensorial seasonal carnival came with layered high-low clichés galore in a messy pastiche of quilted denim and leather, chains, strass and animalia jacquards.


Fashion Week

The Philipp Plein Phenomenon

Sexy superheroes with token streetwear touches populated Philipp Plein's souped-up show.

Fashion Week

The Philipp Plein Phenomenon

Sexy superheroes with token streetwear touches populated Philipp Plein's souped-up show.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Bolland Exits M&S, Givenchy Americas President, Vogue.com Men's Critic

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Fashion Week

March of the Robots at Philipp Plein

A spiky subtext was just what you might expect from a designer who has rained all manner of destruction down on his catwalk.

Fashion Week

March of the Robots at Philipp Plein

A spiky subtext was just what you might expect from a designer who has rained all manner of destruction down on his catwalk.


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