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Simon Porte Jacquemus

Designer, Jacquemus

The self-taught designer’s playful collections has earned him a finalist spot and a special prize for the LVMH Prize in 2014 and 2015 respectively.

Simon Porte Jacquemus
Luxury

Op-Ed | Why Rihanna’s Fenty Is The End of the Star Designer

Fenty has pushed the idea of the star designer to its logical conclusion — and breaking point. After all, who needs a star designer when you have a real star?

Luxury

Op-Ed | Why Rihanna’s Fenty Is The End of the Star Designer

Fenty has pushed the idea of the star designer to its logical conclusion — and breaking point. After all, who needs a star designer when you have a real star?


Fashion Week

The Future Has Begun at Marine Serre

The apocalypso was Marine Serre’s window-dressing for a collection that featured her signature repurposing of familiarity. It could have been a lot more energized by dystopia. But in the end, she insisted on optimism.

Fashion Week

The Future Has Begun at Marine Serre

The apocalypso was Marine Serre’s window-dressing for a collection that featured her signature repurposing of familiarity. It could have been a lot more energized by dystopia. But in the end, she insisted on optimism.


Fashion Week

On Jacquemus Island

The designer is determined to prove he is more than the arch Mediterranean sensualist. There was a chic polish to his look and a luxe hand to his fabrics that felt new for him.

Fashion Week

On Jacquemus Island

The designer is determined to prove he is more than the arch Mediterranean sensualist. There was a chic polish to his look and a luxe hand to his fabrics that felt new for him.


News & Analysis

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld

The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.

News & Analysis

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld

The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.


Luxury

Lanvin Readies for Creative Reboot

In another shake-up by Lanvin’s owner Fosun International, Lucas Ossendrijver is departing after 14 years designing menswear, while market reports suggest Loewe’s Bruno Sialelli is in the frame to take over.

Luxury

Lanvin Readies for Creative Reboot

In another shake-up by Lanvin’s owner Fosun International, Lucas Ossendrijver is departing after 14 years designing menswear, while market reports suggest Loewe’s Bruno Sialelli is in the frame to take over.


Fashion Week

In Paris, the Old Is New Again

The next generation of French fashion designers, including Simon Porte Jacquemus and Marine Serre, has arrived and they are challenging the establishment.

Fashion Week

In Paris, the Old Is New Again

The next generation of French fashion designers, including Simon Porte Jacquemus and Marine Serre, has arrived and they are challenging the establishment.


Luxury

Inside Lanvin’s Comeback Plans

Newly appointed chief executive Jean-Philippe Hecquet has big ambitions for the ailing French luxury house, but success will hinge on installing the right designer.

Luxury

Inside Lanvin’s Comeback Plans

Newly appointed chief executive Jean-Philippe Hecquet has big ambitions for the ailing French luxury house, but success will hinge on installing the right designer.


News & Analysis

The Boys of Jacquemus

Ahead of the French designer’s anticipated first men’s show, Simon Porte Jacquemus speaks to BoF about the strategy for his menswear line.

News & Analysis

The Boys of Jacquemus

Ahead of the French designer’s anticipated first men’s show, Simon Porte Jacquemus speaks to BoF about the strategy for his menswear line.


Media

Diet Prada Unmasked

Tony Liu and Lindsey Schuyler, the secretive founders of the industry’s most feared Instagram account, reveal their plan to change the course of fashion history.

Media

Diet Prada Unmasked

Tony Liu and Lindsey Schuyler, the secretive founders of the industry’s most feared Instagram account, reveal their plan to change the course of fashion history.


Fashion Week

In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone

While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.

Fashion Week

In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone

While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.


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