Julien Neuville

New Life in Paris

10 June 2015 • By Julien Neuville

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How Parisian Atelier Pallas Spawned a Growing Luxury Label

28 May 2015 • By Julien Neuville

28 May 2015 • By Julien Neuville

After seven years making prototype garments for the likes of Céline and Balenciaga, Daniel Pallas and his wife Véronique decided to launch their own line, which now generates about 50 percent of the company’s total turnover.

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Christophe Lemaire Says Cohesion and Teamwork Are Most Important

2 March 2015 • By Julien Neuville

2 March 2015 • By Julien Neuville

After years dividing his attention between his own label and his work for other brands, Christophe Lemaire is set to give the freshly rebranded ‘Lemaire’ his full attention, with co-designer Sarah-Linh Tran and managing director Bastien Daguzan at his side — and a collaboration with Uniqlo to boot.

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With Mosaert, Belgian Musician Stromae is Building a Fashion Brand

2 December 2014 • By Julien Neuville

2 December 2014 • By Julien Neuville

The second capsule collection by Mosaert, the brand started by Paul Van Haver, better known as Stromae, whose videos have attracted hundreds of millions of views on YouTube, is set to launch at Paris concept store Colette. BoF speaks exclusively with the Belgian artist and stylist Coralie Barbier about building a fashion brand rooted in music.

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How Kitsuné Cultivated a Loyal Fashion Fanbase Through Music

4 November 2014 • By Julien Neuville

4 November 2014 • By Julien Neuville

Former Daft Punk manager Gildas Loaëc and architect Masaya Kuroki launched the Kitsuné label with a unique blend of music and fashion. Twelve years later, the business is set to generate $15.9 million in annual revenue.

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The Duo Taking Chloé to ‘Another Level’

26 September 2014 • By Julien Neuville

26 September 2014 • By Julien Neuville

In less than four years, French luxury brand Chloé has quietly relaunched its second line and transformed its aesthetic, thanks to the company’s energetic new creative director and CEO. On the eve of the brand’s Paris runway show, BoF talks to Clare Waight-Keller and Geoffroy de La Bourdonnaye about their partnership and joint aim to turn Chloé into a globally recognised powerhouse.

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The Ascent of Officine Generale

24 July 2014 • By Julien Neuville

24 July 2014 • By Julien Neuville

Officine Generale, Pierre Mahéo’s much buzzed-about Parisian menswear label, has struck chord with a formula that blends simple aesthetics, high quality, affordable price points and a philosophy rooted in ‘disgust towards the system.’

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The Creative Class

The Creative Class | Virginie Mouzat, Fashion Editor

8 April 2014 • By Julien Neuville

8 April 2014 • By Julien Neuville

Driven by a passion for reading and writing, Virginie Mouzat has long aimed to bring “intellectual vision” to fashion. The former fashion critic at Le Figaro and current editor-in-chief of fashion, lifestyle and opinions at the French edition of Vanity Fair sits down with BoF to discuss her personal and professional journey.

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Jean Touitou of A.P.C. Says Be Cautious, Expect the Worst and Be Ready to Die

13 December 2013 • By Julien Neuville

13 December 2013 • By Julien Neuville

BoF sat down with the irreverent and principled Jean Touitou to learn how he built the pioneering and independently owned French contemporary label A.P.C.

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The Creative Class | Karim Sadli, Photographer

3 December 2013 • By Julien Neuville

3 December 2013 • By Julien Neuville

BoF sits down with photographer Karim Sadli to discuss his personal and professional trajectory, from star literature student growing up in a rough Paris suburb to one of the most in-demand fashion photographers in the world.

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