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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.

Phoebe Philo
Luxury

Sneakers: Luxury’s Gateway to Millennials

Luxury sneakers are the ultimate status symbols for a new generation of consumers. Now brands like Balenciaga, Versace and Gucci are upping their game.

Luxury

Sneakers: Luxury’s Gateway to Millennials

Luxury sneakers are the ultimate status symbols for a new generation of consumers. Now brands like Balenciaga, Versace and Gucci are upping their game.


News & Analysis

The Secret to Growing a Basics Business

A core collection of essentials can make or break a brand’s bottom line — depending on the execution.

News & Analysis

The Secret to Growing a Basics Business

A core collection of essentials can make or break a brand’s bottom line — depending on the execution.


Luxury

Amidst Consolidation Wave, Acne Studios Could Fetch €500m

The luxury market has seen no shortage of mergers and acquisitions and the pace is picking up with Dries Van Noten and Missoni signing deals in the past week alone.

Luxury

Amidst Consolidation Wave, Acne Studios Could Fetch €500m

The luxury market has seen no shortage of mergers and acquisitions and the pace is picking up with Dries Van Noten and Missoni signing deals in the past week alone.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Victoria Beckham Names CEO, Benji B as Louis Vuitton's Music Director

This week, Paolo Riva joins Victoria Beckham as chief executive, while Virgil Abloh names Benji B as music director for Louis Vuitton.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Victoria Beckham Names CEO, Benji B as Louis Vuitton's Music Director

This week, Paolo Riva joins Victoria Beckham as chief executive, while Virgil Abloh names Benji B as music director for Louis Vuitton.


News & Analysis

The Ghosts of Lang and Margiela

How Helmut Lang and Martin Margiela left a radical roadmap for Raf Simons, Demna Gvasalia and Phoebe Philo.

News & Analysis

The Ghosts of Lang and Margiela

How Helmut Lang and Martin Margiela left a radical roadmap for Raf Simons, Demna Gvasalia and Phoebe Philo.


Luxury

Bottega Veneta Names Daniel Lee New Creative Director

The British designer, who was most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline, begins July 1.

Luxury

Bottega Veneta Names Daniel Lee New Creative Director

The British designer, who was most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline, begins July 1.


News & Analysis

As Tomas Maier Departs, What's Next for Bottega Veneta

Maier transformed the ‘stealth wealth’ label into a billion-dollar brand, only to see sales slow. Parent company Kering is set to announce a new designer imminently, say sources.

News & Analysis

As Tomas Maier Departs, What's Next for Bottega Veneta

Maier transformed the ‘stealth wealth’ label into a billion-dollar brand, only to see sales slow. Parent company Kering is set to announce a new designer imminently, say sources.


News & Analysis

Hedi Slimane’s Céline Shake-Up

The designer is re-imagining the LVMH-owned brand’s business model as a part of his ambitious revamp.

News & Analysis

Hedi Slimane’s Céline Shake-Up

The designer is re-imagining the LVMH-owned brand’s business model as a part of his ambitious revamp.


News & Analysis

Hyères Festival Turns a Page

It seemed appropriate to the festival's free spirit that the people who won the big prizes all engaged with issues that are shaping the wider world, reports Tim Blanks.

News & Analysis

Hyères Festival Turns a Page

It seemed appropriate to the festival's free spirit that the people who won the big prizes all engaged with issues that are shaping the wider world, reports Tim Blanks.


News & Analysis

Will Riccardo Tisci Work at Burberry?

The appointment fits into the brand’s elevation strategy, but Tisci’s penchant for sexual dressing and hard-edged urban romanticism seems at odds with Burberry’s DNA, argues Alexandra Shulman.

News & Analysis

Will Riccardo Tisci Work at Burberry?

The appointment fits into the brand’s elevation strategy, but Tisci’s penchant for sexual dressing and hard-edged urban romanticism seems at odds with Burberry’s DNA, argues Alexandra Shulman.


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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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