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Virgil Abloh

1980-2021

The luxury streetwear pioneer, who founded Off-White and was men’s artistic director at Louis Vuitton, was called the Karl Lagerfeld of his generation.

Virgil Abloh
Marketing

The Met Gala That Wasn't

This week, everyone will be talking about the Met Gala that wasn't, big brands on bankruptcy watch and China's sluggish retail sector. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Marketing

The Met Gala That Wasn't

This week, everyone will be talking about the Met Gala that wasn't, big brands on bankruptcy watch and China's sluggish retail sector. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Retail

Why Fashion 'Seasons' Are Obsolete

This week, Saint Laurent said it would skip Paris Fashion Week and set its own schedule for showing collections for the rest of the year, raising deeper questions about following universal fashion seasons in a global market.

Retail

Why Fashion 'Seasons' Are Obsolete

This week, Saint Laurent said it would skip Paris Fashion Week and set its own schedule for showing collections for the rest of the year, raising deeper questions about following universal fashion seasons in a global market.


News & Analysis

Announcing Fear of God and Bob’s Watches

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

News & Analysis

Announcing Fear of God and Bob’s Watches

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Luxury

Why the Clare Waight Keller-Givenchy Partnership Was Short-Lived

The artistic director joined the house three years ago.

Luxury

Why the Clare Waight Keller-Givenchy Partnership Was Short-Lived

The artistic director joined the house three years ago.


Luxury

Louis Vuitton Reopens Ready-to-Wear Atelier to Make Hospital Gowns

Chief Executive Michael Burke tells BoF about the effect of the pandemic shutdown on the business and the beginning of a return to normal in China.

Luxury

Louis Vuitton Reopens Ready-to-Wear Atelier to Make Hospital Gowns

Chief Executive Michael Burke tells BoF about the effect of the pandemic shutdown on the business and the beginning of a return to normal in China.


Luxury

Is the Fashion Industry Moving Too Fast? Virgil Doesn’t Think So.

The Off-White founder is debuting yet another collaboration: an "Office Supplies"-inspired jewellery line with New-York based Jacob & Co.

Luxury

Is the Fashion Industry Moving Too Fast? Virgil Doesn’t Think So.

The Off-White founder is debuting yet another collaboration: an "Office Supplies"-inspired jewellery line with New-York based Jacob & Co.


Luxury

How a Young Designer Is Rethinking the Playbook for Emerging Brands

After working with the likes of Kanye West and Hood by Air’s Shayne Oliver, Lourdes’ Andreas Aresti is determined to dodge convention.

Luxury

How a Young Designer Is Rethinking the Playbook for Emerging Brands

After working with the likes of Kanye West and Hood by Air’s Shayne Oliver, Lourdes’ Andreas Aresti is determined to dodge convention.


Fashion Week

In Paris, Portraits of Women

From Chloé to Nina Ricci, femininity was a multi-part act, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Paris, Portraits of Women

From Chloé to Nina Ricci, femininity was a multi-part act, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Workplace & Talent

Jony Ive’s Advice to Designers and Executives

Apple's former chief design officer sat down with Hermès Artistic Director Pierre-Alexis Dumas in a kickoff to the French luxury house’s year of 'Innovation in the Making.' 

Workplace & Talent

Jony Ive’s Advice to Designers and Executives

Apple's former chief design officer sat down with Hermès Artistic Director Pierre-Alexis Dumas in a kickoff to the French luxury house’s year of 'Innovation in the Making.' 


Media

Esquire Taught Its Readers 'How to Be a Man.' But That's Never Been a Harder Question to Answer.

Michael Sebastian, editor-in-chief of the Hearst-owned American men’s magazine is grappling with how to honour the brand’s heritage while appealing to a modern audience.

Media

Esquire Taught Its Readers 'How to Be a Man.' But That's Never Been a Harder Question to Answer.

Michael Sebastian, editor-in-chief of the Hearst-owned American men’s magazine is grappling with how to honour the brand’s heritage while appealing to a modern audience.


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