Karl Lagerfeld News & Analysis

How an Investigative Journalist Ended up Writing a Karl Lagerfeld Biography

20 June 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

20 June 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

Ahead of Thursday’s much-anticipated Karl Lagerfeld memorial in Paris, Le Monde’s Raphaëlle Bacqué shares the challenging reporting and research process behind her new book, 'Kaiser Karl'.

How an Investigative Journalist Ended up Writing a Karl Lagerfeld Biography

Ahead of Thursday’s much-anticipated Karl Lagerfeld memorial in Paris, Le Monde’s Raphaëlle Bacqué shares the challenging reporting and research process behind her new book, 'Kaiser Karl'.

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Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn

13 June 2019 • By Zoe Suen

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Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn

Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brands.

Power Moves | Cosmopolitan Appoints New Editor-In-Chief, Institut Français de la Mode Taps Former President of Condé Nast France

18 April 2019 • By Rachel Deeley

This week, Hearst UK names Farrah Storr’s replacement at Cosmopolitan, while Xavier Romatet is appointed general manager of IFM.

Power Moves | Cosmopolitan Appoints New Editor-In-Chief, Institut Français de la Mode Taps Former President of Condé Nast France

This week, Hearst UK names Farrah Storr’s replacement at Cosmopolitan, while Xavier Romatet is appointed general manager of IFM.

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Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't

20 March 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

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Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't

The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Autumn 2019 Season

9 March 2019 • By BoF Team

9 March 2019 • By BoF Team

BoF's editor-at-large sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the commercial potential of bourgeois style, Fendi and Chanel's emotional farewell to Karl Lagerfeld, and the cultural impact of fashion's reflection on social issues.

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Autumn 2019 Season

BoF's editor-at-large sits down with Imran Amed to discuss the commercial potential of bourgeois style, Fendi and Chanel's emotional farewell to Karl Lagerfeld, and the cultural impact of fashion's reflection on social issues.

Luxury Defies China Slowdown Fears

6 March 2019 • By Pierre Mallevays

6 March 2019 • By Pierre Mallevays

From Richemont to Kering, some of the biggest names in luxury reported strong growth in their end-of-year results, with the majority citing the Chinese market as a key driver.

Luxury Defies China Slowdown Fears

From Richemont to Kering, some of the biggest names in luxury reported strong growth in their end-of-year results, with the majority citing the Chinese market as a key driver.

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Karl Lagerfeld Wasn’t One for Goodbyes

5 March 2019 • By Tim Blanks

In his final collection, which made crystal clear that fashion’s empire builder is no more, the late designer offered a fresh take on Chanel classics.

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Karl Lagerfeld Wasn’t One for Goodbyes

In his final collection, which made crystal clear that fashion’s empire builder is no more, the late designer offered a fresh take on Chanel classics.

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Le Karl Spirit lui survivra

5 March 2019 • By Laurence Benaïm

Le Karl Spirit lui survivra

Le créateur a téléporté les salons du XVIIIe siècle français dans le monde moderne de la culture de l'image, devenant un gourou pour tous les grands noms de la mode. Son esprit lui survivra, écrit la chroniqueuse de mode Laurence Benaïm.

Karl Lagerfeld, His Spirit Is Everywhere

5 March 2019 • By Laurence Benaïm

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Karl Lagerfeld, His Spirit Is Everywhere

The designer beamed the salons of 18th century France into the modern world of image culture, becoming a guru to all of the great names in fashion. Despite his death, his spirit is everywhere, writes French fashion commentator Laurence Benaïm.

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Chanel to Lean on Brand Veterans Following Lagerfeld's Death

27 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

27 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

The luxury house had said Viard would continue to manage the brand’s collections when Lagerfeld died last week at the age of 85, without clarifying her title or the breadth of her role.

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Chanel to Lean on Brand Veterans Following Lagerfeld's Death

The luxury house had said Viard would continue to manage the brand’s collections when Lagerfeld died last week at the age of 85, without clarifying her title or the breadth of her role.