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

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News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

Fashion Goes to Hollywood

The ringmasters of American entertainment are betting big on the future of fashion.

News & Analysis

Fashion Goes to Hollywood

The ringmasters of American entertainment are betting big on the future of fashion.


China

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.

China

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.


Luxury

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?

Luxury

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?


Fashion Week

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 Week

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Technology

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.

Technology

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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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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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