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.


Farfetch’s First Major Post-IPO Move: What Does It Mean?
This week, Farfetch snapped up Stadium Goods in a push for scale and business model diversification. Could a major ‘re-commerce’ player be next?

Farfetch’s First Major Post-IPO Move: What Does It Mean?
This week, Farfetch snapped up Stadium Goods in a push for scale and business model diversification. Could a major ‘re-commerce’ player be next?

Maison Kitsuné Hires Creative Head From Celine
The Parisian label has appointed Yuni Ahn as creative director and will present a collection for the first time during Paris Fashion Week.

Maison Kitsuné Hires Creative Head From Celine
The Parisian label has appointed Yuni Ahn as creative director and will present a collection for the first time during Paris Fashion Week.

Daniel Lee’s Bottega Veneta Reboot Takes Aim at ‘Old Celine’ Gap
The imprint of the designer’s tenure at Phoebe Philo’s Céline was unmistakable, but Lee also brought a winning sense of Italian sensuality to his first collection for the Kering-owned house, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Daniel Lee’s Bottega Veneta Reboot Takes Aim at ‘Old Celine’ Gap
The imprint of the designer’s tenure at Phoebe Philo’s Céline was unmistakable, but Lee also brought a winning sense of Italian sensuality to his first collection for the Kering-owned house, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Chanel’s Year of Change
Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and Chanel SAS, addresses the reshaping of the storied French house, from its ban on exotic skins to its curious new London headquarters, as well as the rumours that Phoebe Philo will succeed Karl Lagerfeld.

Chanel’s Year of Change
Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and Chanel SAS, addresses the reshaping of the storied French house, from its ban on exotic skins to its curious new London headquarters, as well as the rumours that Phoebe Philo will succeed Karl Lagerfeld.

Announcing Rokh, Lunya, Baudoin & Lange and Antwerp Management School
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Announcing Rokh, Lunya, Baudoin & Lange and Antwerp Management School
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Proenza Schouler and the Investment Paradox
Young designers are encouraged to raise money to help fuel growth. But finding the right backer isn’t so easy.

Proenza Schouler and the Investment Paradox
Young designers are encouraged to raise money to help fuel growth. But finding the right backer isn’t so easy.

Self-Portrait Launches Central Saint Martins Scholarship
The scholarship programme aims to provide financial support for MA Fashion students, starting in November 2019.

Self-Portrait Launches Central Saint Martins Scholarship
The scholarship programme aims to provide financial support for MA Fashion students, starting in November 2019.

How I Became... Music Director for Louis Vuitton Menswear
“We’re redefining the rules as we speak,” says Benji B — the man Virgil Abloh has tasked with the sonic accompaniment of his new vision at Louis Vuitton.

How I Became... Music Director for Louis Vuitton Menswear
“We’re redefining the rules as we speak,” says Benji B — the man Virgil Abloh has tasked with the sonic accompaniment of his new vision at Louis Vuitton.

Fans of Philo-Era Céline Turn Heartbreak Into Profit
Philo-designed bags and garb became instant collectors’ items as soon as Hedi Slimane’s radical reimagining of the brand walked down the Paris runway. Luxury resale sites say prices have spiked as much as 30 percent on some items.

Fans of Philo-Era Céline Turn Heartbreak Into Profit
Philo-designed bags and garb became instant collectors’ items as soon as Hedi Slimane’s radical reimagining of the brand walked down the Paris runway. Luxury resale sites say prices have spiked as much as 30 percent on some items.

Why Star Designers (Typically) Don’t Get Their Own Labels
Launching a Nicolas Ghesquière or Hedi Slimane brand is risky business, even for a major conglomerate, due to high capital expenditure requirements and the quandary of trademark ownership.

Why Star Designers (Typically) Don’t Get Their Own Labels
Launching a Nicolas Ghesquière or Hedi Slimane brand is risky business, even for a major conglomerate, due to high capital expenditure requirements and the quandary of trademark ownership.
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