Karl Lagerfeld

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One Year After Karl, Where Do Chanel and Fendi Go From Here?

19 February 2020 • By Lauren Sherman

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One Year After Karl, Where Do Chanel and Fendi Go From Here?

Karl Lagerfeld invented the playbook for modern luxury that continues to drive results for the brands he led. However, his longtime collaborators, Virginie Viard and Silvia Venturini Fendi, are making some necessary rewrites.

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Chanel Is Doubling Down on Blockbuster Shows, Despite China Setback

17 February 2020 • By Sarah Kent

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Chanel Is Doubling Down on Blockbuster Shows, Despite China Setback

The luxury brand has had to rethink ambitious plans to restage its Métiers d’Art show in both London and Beijing this summer following the coronavirus outbreak, but it’s still betting on replica shows to connect with customers.

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All Eyes on Prada in Milan

16 February 2020 • By Brian Baskin

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All Eyes on Prada in Milan

This week, everyone will be talking about Prada rumours in Milan, the one-year anniversary of Karl Lagerfeld's death and a potential sale of Victoria's Secret. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

The BoF Podcast: 2019’s Pivotal Fashion Moments

21 December 2019 • By BoF Team

21 December 2019 • By BoF Team

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s Imran Amed and Tim Blanks discuss the key themes and events that defined the global fashion industry in 2019.

The BoF Podcast: 2019’s Pivotal Fashion Moments

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s Imran Amed and Tim Blanks discuss the key themes and events that defined the global fashion industry in 2019.

Bottega Veneta Sweeps The Fashion Awards

3 December 2019 • By Sarah Kent

3 December 2019 • By Sarah Kent

At the star-studded gala, guests including Donatella Versace, Tom Cruise and Rihanna celebrated fashion’s hottest talents and looked to a more inclusive future.

Bottega Veneta Sweeps The Fashion Awards

At the star-studded gala, guests including Donatella Versace, Tom Cruise and Rihanna celebrated fashion’s hottest talents and looked to a more inclusive future.

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Fendi Enters the Post-Lagerfeld Era

19 September 2019 • By Tim Blanks

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Fendi Enters the Post-Lagerfeld Era

After the death of Karl Lagerfeld, Silvia Venturini Fendi added the women’s fashion collection that Lagerfeld oversaw for 54 years to her set of design responsibilities at the house that carries her family name. Today, as she prepares to stage her first women’s ready-to-wear show, Mrs Fendi tells Tim Blanks about what she learned from Lagerfeld and the future of the brand.

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Chanel Hires Its First Diversity Chief

12 July 2019 • By Sarah Kent

12 July 2019 • By Sarah Kent

The French fashion house joins other major luxury brands in beefing up the resources devoted to fostering more diverse and inclusive environments. The new position comes after a year of high-profile, racially charged scandals involving brands like Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada.

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Chanel Hires Its First Diversity Chief

The French fashion house joins other major luxury brands in beefing up the resources devoted to fostering more diverse and inclusive environments. The new position comes after a year of high-profile, racially charged scandals involving brands like Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada.

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Julie de Libran Debuts Dress Collection

29 June 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

The outgoing Sonia Rykiel designer is selling the 20-style range via her own e-commerce site and MatchesFashion.com.

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Julie de Libran Debuts Dress Collection

The outgoing Sonia Rykiel designer is selling the 20-style range via her own e-commerce site and MatchesFashion.com.

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Chanel Surpasses $11 Billion in Sales, Dismisses Rumours of Imminent Sale

17 June 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

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Chanel Surpasses $11 Billion in Sales, Dismisses Rumours of Imminent Sale

'Chanel is not for sale, Chanel is not preparing for an IPO. I just want to reconfirm that for the hundredth time this year,' said Global Chief Financial Officer Philippe Blondiaux in an interview with BoF.

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Chanel's Past and Future Will Be On Full Display In Paris This Week

16 June 2019 • By Brian Baskin

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Chanel's Past and Future Will Be On Full Display In Paris This Week

This week everyone will be talking about Chanel's memorial to Karl Lagerfeld and its annual financial results, New York designers at Paris Fashion Week and protests in Hong Kong. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.