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Is Third Time a Charm for Thakoon?

18 September 2019 • By Chantal Fernandez

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Is Third Time a Charm for Thakoon?

The designer, whose brand is now owned by direct-to-consumer cashmere label Naadam, is hoping he can crack the code on affordable designer basics.

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Inside (Another) Remaking of Jil Sander

18 September 2019 • By Eric Wilson

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Inside (Another) Remaking of Jil Sander

The beloved but beleaguered brand has suffered from a series of short-lived reinventions. Now, under the watch of exacting co-creative directors Lucie and Luke Meier, business is growing steadily.

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Demna Gvasalia’s Exit From Vetements Marks the End of a Fashion Cycle

16 September 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

16 September 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

The once-white-hot label, where the Georgian designer made his name before becoming creative director of Balenciaga, was the poster child for the rise of luxury streetwear.

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Demna Gvasalia’s Exit From Vetements Marks the End of a Fashion Cycle

The once-white-hot label, where the Georgian designer made his name before becoming creative director of Balenciaga, was the poster child for the rise of luxury streetwear.

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Ann Demeulemeester Doesn't Miss Fashion at All. She Has Other Plans.

21 August 2019 • By The New York Times

Since exiting her namesake label in 2013, the former designer — part of the original 'Antwerp Six' — has turned her attention to a new creative medium: ceramics.

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Ann Demeulemeester Doesn't Miss Fashion at All. She Has Other Plans.

Since exiting her namesake label in 2013, the former designer — part of the original 'Antwerp Six' — has turned her attention to a new creative medium: ceramics.

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Reebok Deepens Ties With Pyer Moss

30 July 2019 • By Chantal Fernandez

The designer Kerby Jean-Raymond is extending his relationship with Reebok and announcing a new platform for innovative, fashion-forward projects that the sports brand will hopefully bring more relevance to its product offering.

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Reebok Deepens Ties With Pyer Moss

The designer Kerby Jean-Raymond is extending his relationship with Reebok and announcing a new platform for innovative, fashion-forward projects that the sports brand will hopefully bring more relevance to its product offering.

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Why Roberto Cavalli Is Being Bought By a Dubai Real Estate Developer

16 July 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

16 July 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

Vision Investment, an entity controlled by the founder and chairman of Damac, will provide the funding to back the company’s stymied turnaround strategy.

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Why Roberto Cavalli Is Being Bought By a Dubai Real Estate Developer

Vision Investment, an entity controlled by the founder and chairman of Damac, will provide the funding to back the company’s stymied turnaround strategy.

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Celebrating BoF China Prize Winner Caroline Hu in Paris

4 July 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

BoF China Prize

Celebrating BoF China Prize Winner Caroline Hu in Paris

The promising young designer, who won BoF’s inaugural prize in March, was fêted by industry insiders in the midst of Couture Week.

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Kenzo Taps Felipe Oliveira Baptista

30 June 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

30 June 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

The former Lacoste creative director will succeed design duo Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, who are officially parting ways with the LVMH-owned house on July 1.

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Kenzo Taps Felipe Oliveira Baptista

The former Lacoste creative director will succeed design duo Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, who are officially parting ways with the LVMH-owned house on July 1.

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Apple's Jony Ive Leaving to Form Independent Company

27 June 2019 • By Bloomberg

27 June 2019 • By Bloomberg

The designer is responsible for the look of the company’s most iconic products, including the iPhone.

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Apple's Jony Ive Leaving to Form Independent Company

The designer is responsible for the look of the company’s most iconic products, including the iPhone.

Marchesa Co-Founder Departs

25 June 2019 • By Victoria Berezhna

25 June 2019 • By Victoria Berezhna

Keren Craig has left the company she founded with Georgina Chapman, 18 months after allegations against Harvey Weinstein came to light.

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Marchesa Co-Founder Departs

Keren Craig has left the company she founded with Georgina Chapman, 18 months after allegations against Harvey Weinstein came to light.

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