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Tomas Maier

Former Creative Director, Bottega Veneta, Tomas Maier

The German designer brought a timeless elegance and functionality to Bottega Veneta, and his own contemporary label.

Tomas Maier
Fashion Week

A Radical Reinterpretation at Bottega Veneta

Daniel Lee ushered in a highly anticipated new era at the label. The result was awkward, heavy, dark and dystopian.

Fashion Week

A Radical Reinterpretation at Bottega Veneta

Daniel Lee ushered in a highly anticipated new era at the label. The result was awkward, heavy, dark and dystopian.


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.

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.


News & Analysis

The $900 Million ‘Old Céline’ Opportunity

Who is best positioned to dress the affluent follower of Phoebe Philo’s chic and unfussy Celine in the wake of Hedi Slimane’s wholesale reinvention of the LVMH-owned house?

News & Analysis

The $900 Million ‘Old Céline’ Opportunity

Who is best positioned to dress the affluent follower of Phoebe Philo’s chic and unfussy Celine in the wake of Hedi Slimane’s wholesale reinvention of the LVMH-owned house?


Luxury

How François-Henri Pinault Unites Profits and Purpose

The chairman of Kering talks to BoF's Imran Amed about the blockbuster successes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, streamlining his portfolio and his belief in ‘generous capitalism.’

Luxury

How François-Henri Pinault Unites Profits and Purpose

The chairman of Kering talks to BoF's Imran Amed about the blockbuster successes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, streamlining his portfolio and his belief in ‘generous capitalism.’


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Hermès Names VP of Press & Influence, JW Anderson Appoints CEO

This week, Hermès taps former Vanity Fair fashion director Michael Carl as vice president of press and influence, while Jenny Galimberti joins J.W. Anderson as its new chief executive.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Hermès Names VP of Press & Influence, JW Anderson Appoints CEO

This week, Hermès taps former Vanity Fair fashion director Michael Carl as vice president of press and influence, while Jenny Galimberti joins J.W. Anderson as its new chief executive.


Luxury

Kering First-Half Sales Grow 33.9 Percent

Its recurring operating income rose 53 percent year-on-year to 1.77 billion euros with Gucci keeping up its momentum as sales at the fashion label rose by 40.1 percent.

Luxury

Kering First-Half Sales Grow 33.9 Percent

Its recurring operating income rose 53 percent year-on-year to 1.77 billion euros with Gucci keeping up its momentum as sales at the fashion label rose by 40.1 percent.


News & Analysis

YouTube vs Instagram: Fashion’s Video Face-Off

In the brewing battle between YouTube and Instagram's new IGTV, which platform is better poised to win over the fashion market?

News & Analysis

YouTube vs Instagram: Fashion’s Video Face-Off

In the brewing battle between YouTube and Instagram's new IGTV, which platform is better poised to win over the fashion market?


Luxury

Kering to Sell Christopher Kane Back to Designer

The French luxury conglomerate is in talks to sell its 51 percent stake in the label back to the British designer after a 5-year partnership.

Luxury

Kering to Sell Christopher Kane Back to Designer

The French luxury conglomerate is in talks to sell its 51 percent stake in the label back to the British designer after a 5-year partnership.


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

Fashion Has Its Own Vices

Suffering from the perils of the 'greater fool' theory, Vice Media is being scrutinised for raising hundreds of millions of dollars with not enough to show for it. But fashion has its own set of heavily funded media brands with business models that may not be sustainable.

News & Analysis

Fashion Has Its Own Vices

Suffering from the perils of the 'greater fool' theory, Vice Media is being scrutinised for raising hundreds of millions of dollars with not enough to show for it. But fashion has its own set of heavily funded media brands with business models that may not be sustainable.


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