Phoebe Philo
Founder & Artistic Director, Phoebe Philo
The London-based star designer transformed the once sleepy bourgeois label Celine into a much-copied global fashion force. In 2023, she launched an eponymous, direct-to-consumer start-up backed by Celine owner LVMH.
Rihanna Opens a New Front in the Lingerie Wars
This week, everyone will be talking about Rihanna's Savage X Fenty spectacle in New York and a hyper-politicised London Fashion Week. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Rihanna Opens a New Front in the Lingerie Wars
This week, everyone will be talking about Rihanna's Savage X Fenty spectacle in New York and a hyper-politicised London Fashion Week. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull Off a Versace?
With a deal to buy the beleaguered Italian house imminent, it's unclear whether Roberto Cavalli can deliver a return in a rapidly changing fashion market.
Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull Off a Versace?
With a deal to buy the beleaguered Italian house imminent, it's unclear whether Roberto Cavalli can deliver a return in a rapidly changing fashion market.
Inside LVMH's Plan to Conquer Menswear
The French conglomerate is on a mission to capture even more of the growing market for luxury menswear. BoF outlines the opportunities for several of the leading brands in the portfolio, and where they might face challenges ahead.
Inside LVMH's Plan to Conquer Menswear
The French conglomerate is on a mission to capture even more of the growing market for luxury menswear. BoF outlines the opportunities for several of the leading brands in the portfolio, and where they might face challenges ahead.
Kering Taps Saint Laurent COO to Lead Bottega Veneta
Claus-Dietrich Lahrs is exiting the luxury brand after three years in the chief executive role and less than a year after the arrival of new creative director Daniel Lee.
Kering Taps Saint Laurent COO to Lead Bottega Veneta
Claus-Dietrich Lahrs is exiting the luxury brand after three years in the chief executive role and less than a year after the arrival of new creative director Daniel Lee.
The Future of Chanel
The world’s most popular luxury megabrand is not for sale, according to its secretive owners. But what if it was? BoF does the analysis.
The Future of Chanel
The world’s most popular luxury megabrand is not for sale, according to its secretive owners. But what if it was? BoF does the analysis.
Does Chanel Need a Change Agent?
Following the death of Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel named former studio director Virginie Viard his successor in a bid for continuity. But the world’s most popular luxury megabrand may need to disrupt itself to stay on top.
Does Chanel Need a Change Agent?
Following the death of Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel named former studio director Virginie Viard his successor in a bid for continuity. But the world’s most popular luxury megabrand may need to disrupt itself to stay on top.
Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't
The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?
Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't
The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?
The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Autumn 2019 Season
BoF's editor-at-large sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the commercial potential of bourgeois style, Fendi and Chanel's emotional farewell to Karl Lagerfeld, and the cultural impact of fashion's reflection on social issues.
The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Autumn 2019 Season
BoF's editor-at-large sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the commercial potential of bourgeois style, Fendi and Chanel's emotional farewell to Karl Lagerfeld, and the cultural impact of fashion's reflection on social issues.
The Return of Ready-to-Wear
In Paris, real clothes triumphed over high concept, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
The Return of Ready-to-Wear
In Paris, real clothes triumphed over high concept, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Karl Lagerfeld’s Greatest Legacy Is a Business Model
The master designer transformed a dusty French label into a multi-billion-dollar global luxury powerhouse, creating the template that has been adopted with astounding success across the fashion industry. But the formula needs an update.
Karl Lagerfeld’s Greatest Legacy Is a Business Model
The master designer transformed a dusty French label into a multi-billion-dollar global luxury powerhouse, creating the template that has been adopted with astounding success across the fashion industry. But the formula needs an update.
What is The BoF 500?
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.
