Design

Global Currents

Valentino’s Plan to Level Up

3 December 2018 • By Casey Hall

Global Currents

Valentino’s Plan to Level Up

Can the Italian label turn Pierpaolo Piccioli’s creative acclaim into commercial success and boost its single-digit growth? Chief executive Stefano Sassi shares his strategy.

News & Analysis

Designing With Biology: Natsai Audrey Chieza

30 November 2018 • By Brian Baskin

News & Analysis

Designing With Biology: Natsai Audrey Chieza

The fashion industry is exploring ways to incorporate recent advances in biotechnology, from spider silk grown from yeast to liquid leather, attendees learned at BoF’s VOICES.

Alice Potts Turns Bodily Fluids Into Fashion

12 November 2018 • By Rachel Deeley

The designer, known for adorning garments with crystals made from sweat, is beginning her one-year Onassis Foundation residency with an exhibition that is part of the Biennale Athens.

Alice Potts Turns Bodily Fluids Into Fashion

The designer, known for adorning garments with crystals made from sweat, is beginning her one-year Onassis Foundation residency with an exhibition that is part of the Biennale Athens.

Aren’t Physical Flagships Meant to Entertain? Jil Sander Has Other Ideas.

21 September 2018 • By Suleman Anaya

Aren’t Physical Flagships Meant to Entertain? Jil Sander Has Other Ideas.

For Jil Sander’s new Tokyo store, co-creative directors Luke and Lucie Meier teamed up with British architect John Pawson to create a soothing antidote to Insta-friendly maximalism.

Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?

9 August 2018 • By Christopher Morency

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Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?

High-end brands are implementing Supreme-style ‘drops’ to better connect with young consumers who crave newness at the speed of Instagram.

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News & Analysis

Burberry Rebrands Under Riccardo Tisci

2 August 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

2 August 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

A new logo and monogram were unveiled as part of the British brand’s new identity under chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci.

News & Analysis

Burberry Rebrands Under Riccardo Tisci

A new logo and monogram were unveiled as part of the British brand’s new identity under chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci.

Remembering Set ‘Magician’ Michael Howells

19 July 2018 • By Tim Blanks

The production designer created otherworldly sets for the likes of John Galliano’s Dior, but his fantasies were earthed by the humility of the man himself, writes Tim Blanks.

Remembering Set ‘Magician’ Michael Howells

The production designer created otherworldly sets for the likes of John Galliano’s Dior, but his fantasies were earthed by the humility of the man himself, writes Tim Blanks.

Lilly Pulitzer Print Archive Rediscovered

9 July 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

9 July 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

The paintings and designs of Suzie Zuzek, the artist behind the brand’s vivacious prints, were previously thought to be destroyed.

Lilly Pulitzer Print Archive Rediscovered

The paintings and designs of Suzie Zuzek, the artist behind the brand’s vivacious prints, were previously thought to be destroyed.

News & Analysis

Walmart Draws Fire as Partners Sell ‘Impeach 45’ T-Shirts Online

3 July 2018 • By Bloomberg

3 July 2018 • By Bloomberg

Walmart's website is selling t-shirts from third-party sellers with “Impeach 45” emblazoned across the front — a call to bring down US president Donald Trump.

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Walmart Draws Fire as Partners Sell ‘Impeach 45’ T-Shirts Online

Walmart's website is selling t-shirts from third-party sellers with “Impeach 45” emblazoned across the front — a call to bring down US president Donald Trump.

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BoF Professional

The Secret to Growing a Basics Business

26 June 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

BoF Professional

The Secret to Growing a Basics Business

A core collection of essentials can make or break a brand’s bottom line — depending on the execution.