Designers

Pierpaolo Piccioli, Clare Waight Keller Win Big at Fashion Awards

11 December 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance for Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller, while Gucci's Marco Bizzarri beat out José Neves of Farfetch for business leader of the year.

Pierpaolo Piccioli, Clare Waight Keller Win Big at Fashion Awards

Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance for Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller, while Gucci's Marco Bizzarri beat out José Neves of Farfetch for business leader of the year.

News & Analysis

American Fashion on the Cusp of of Change: Bethann Hardison, Kerby Jean-Raymond, LaQuan Smith and Patrick Robinson

29 November 2018 • By Chantal Fernandez

News & Analysis

American Fashion on the Cusp of of Change: Bethann Hardison, Kerby Jean-Raymond, LaQuan Smith and Patrick Robinson

At BoF’s VOICES, the creatives spoke about the barriers that black designers face and how a new generation is finding success outside the fashion system.

Lanvin Readies for Creative Reboot

15 November 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

In another shake-up by Lanvin’s owner Fosun International, Lucas Ossendrijver is departing after 14 years designing menswear, while market reports suggest Loewe’s Bruno Sialelli is in the frame to take over.

Lanvin Readies for Creative Reboot

In another shake-up by Lanvin’s owner Fosun International, Lucas Ossendrijver is departing after 14 years designing menswear, while market reports suggest Loewe’s Bruno Sialelli is in the frame to take over.

Hedi Slimane and the Art of the ‘Drop’

8 November 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

The Celine creative director’s first accessories arrive in stores November 12, following product drops by the likes of Burberry, Moncler and Louis Vuitton. But is the strategy working for luxury the way it does for streetwear?

Hedi Slimane and the Art of the ‘Drop’

The Celine creative director’s first accessories arrive in stores November 12, following product drops by the likes of Burberry, Moncler and Louis Vuitton. But is the strategy working for luxury the way it does for streetwear?

News & Analysis

Marc Jacobs Re-Issues Famous ‘Grunge’ Collection

7 November 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

7 November 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

The polarising, era-defining line, designed in 1992 for Perry Ellis, has been reproduced 26 years later.

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Marc Jacobs Re-Issues Famous ‘Grunge’ Collection

The polarising, era-defining line, designed in 1992 for Perry Ellis, has been reproduced 26 years later.

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How Much Does Brand DNA Matter?

6 November 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

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How Much Does Brand DNA Matter?

Heritage is a key element of the luxury playbook. But in a world where newness matters more than ever, blockbuster labels like Gucci are taking a more flexible approach to brand DNA.

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Sephora Takes on Beautycon

14 October 2018 • By Brian Baskin

Sephora Takes on Beautycon

This week, everyone will be talking about Sephora's first beauty convention, a potential Sears bankruptcy and runway shows in Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

This Week in Fashion

Why Star Designers Don’t Get Their Own Labels

12 October 2018 • By BoF Team

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Why Star Designers Don’t Get Their Own Labels

Launching a Nicolas Ghesquière or Hedi Slimane brand is risky business, even for a major conglomerate, due to high capital expenditure requirements and the quandary of trademark ownership.

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What Pierpaolo Piccioli Learned from Working with Moncler

12 October 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

What Pierpaolo Piccioli Learned from Working with Moncler

The Valentino creative director talks to BoF about the changing role of the designer in the age of Instagram and monthly drops.

Remo Ruffini's Investment Company Takes Stake in Attico

9 October 2018 • By Chantal Fernandez

9 October 2018 • By Chantal Fernandez

Founded by Italian influencers Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini, the buzzy young ready-to-wear and accessories brand has sold a 49 percent stake to Moncler's chief executive.

Remo Ruffini's Investment Company Takes Stake in Attico

Founded by Italian influencers Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini, the buzzy young ready-to-wear and accessories brand has sold a 49 percent stake to Moncler's chief executive.