Rihanna
Singer
She is the first black face of Dior and the most bankable magazine cover star in terms of sell-through.


What Donna Karan Did Next
As she doubles down on her socially conscious brand Urban Zen and prepares to honour Hillary Rodham Clinton and Nadja Swarovski at Wednesday’s Stephen Weiss Apple Awards, Karan talks exclusively to BoF about her plans — and what she thinks about the future of DKNY and its new owner, G-III.

What Donna Karan Did Next
As she doubles down on her socially conscious brand Urban Zen and prepares to honour Hillary Rodham Clinton and Nadja Swarovski at Wednesday’s Stephen Weiss Apple Awards, Karan talks exclusively to BoF about her plans — and what she thinks about the future of DKNY and its new owner, G-III.

Fashion Goes to Hollywood
The ringmasters of American entertainment are betting big on the future of fashion.

Fashion Goes to Hollywood
The ringmasters of American entertainment are betting big on the future of fashion.

A Word of Caution: Choose Your China Ambassadors Wisely
In this month’s China Edit, how an unsuitable brand ambassador can have serious repercussions, and why China’s mobile payments can no longer be ignored.

A Word of Caution: Choose Your China Ambassadors Wisely
In this month’s China Edit, how an unsuitable brand ambassador can have serious repercussions, and why China’s mobile payments can no longer be ignored.

The Business of Cruise: Go Big or Go Home
While some smaller labels are abandoning Cruise shows altogether, luxury megabrands continue to pour up to $10 million into elaborate spectacles. Is it worth the investment?

The Business of Cruise: Go Big or Go Home
While some smaller labels are abandoning Cruise shows altogether, luxury megabrands continue to pour up to $10 million into elaborate spectacles. Is it worth the investment?

Dior Goes West
Christian Dior’s first female creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri and chief executive Sidney Toledano reflect on the state of the storied house as it hosts a ‘Sauvage’-themed Cruise show in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Dior Goes West
Christian Dior’s first female creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri and chief executive Sidney Toledano reflect on the state of the storied house as it hosts a ‘Sauvage’-themed Cruise show in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Fashion World Pays Tribute to Rei Kawakubo at the Met Gala
An exhibition honouring the Comme des Garçons designer inspired a more adventurous red carpet, underscoring her exceptional ability to fuel commerce with art.

Fashion World Pays Tribute to Rei Kawakubo at the Met Gala
An exhibition honouring the Comme des Garçons designer inspired a more adventurous red carpet, underscoring her exceptional ability to fuel commerce with art.

How Google Ads Drive Sales, In-Home Delivery to Revolutionise E-Commerce?
This week, Google’s expanding array of ad formats is a prime driver of profits, while smart-lock maker August tries to jumpstart the e-commerce industry with a unique home-delivery model.

How Google Ads Drive Sales, In-Home Delivery to Revolutionise E-Commerce?
This week, Google’s expanding array of ad formats is a prime driver of profits, while smart-lock maker August tries to jumpstart the e-commerce industry with a unique home-delivery model.

Kering Sales Jump Helped By Gucci and YSL
The French luxury group delivered a forecast-beating first-quarter sales, as its brands Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent outperformed.

Kering Sales Jump Helped By Gucci and YSL
The French luxury group delivered a forecast-beating first-quarter sales, as its brands Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent outperformed.

Puma Almost Doubles Profit in Turnaround Push
The German sports apparel maker's profit almost doubled as it raised prices and sold fewer goods at a discount, bolstering its turnaround plan.

Puma Almost Doubles Profit in Turnaround Push
The German sports apparel maker's profit almost doubled as it raised prices and sold fewer goods at a discount, bolstering its turnaround plan.

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Fashion and Luxury
As industry growth slows, fashion’s biggest players are looking to grow by acquisition. BoF identifies the top targets in their cross hairs.

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Fashion and Luxury
As industry growth slows, fashion’s biggest players are looking to grow by acquisition. BoF identifies the top targets in their cross hairs.
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