Designers

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

This Week in Fashion

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.

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.

This Week in Fashion

The $900 Million ‘Old Céline’ Opportunity

5 October 2018 • By BoF Team

This Week in Fashion

The $900 Million ‘Old Céline’ Opportunity

Who is best positioned to dress the affluent follower of Phoebe Philo’s chic and unfussy Celine in the wake of Hedi Slimane’s wholesale reinvention of the LVMH-owned house?

Hedi Slimane’s Celine Reboot Is Here

28 September 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

Parent company LVMH and its superstar designer have big ambitions for the brand formerly helmed by Phoebe Philo.

Hedi Slimane’s Celine Reboot Is Here

Parent company LVMH and its superstar designer have big ambitions for the brand formerly helmed by Phoebe Philo.

Hedi Slimane’s First Celine Interview

25 September 2018 • By Laurence Benaïm

Ahead of his Celine debut, Hedi Slimane talks to Laurence Benaïm for Le Figaro. BoF brings you the exclusive English translation of a rare sit down with one of the most secretive designers in fashion.

Hedi Slimane’s First Celine Interview

Ahead of his Celine debut, Hedi Slimane talks to Laurence Benaïm for Le Figaro. BoF brings you the exclusive English translation of a rare sit down with one of the most secretive designers in fashion.

Slimane and Tisci Tease New Visions Ahead of Big Debuts

11 September 2018 • By Christopher Morency

11 September 2018 • By Christopher Morency

The designers are set to make their respective ready-to-wear debuts at Burberry and Celine this month. But for those following along on social media, the action has already begun.

Slimane and Tisci Tease New Visions Ahead of Big Debuts

The designers are set to make their respective ready-to-wear debuts at Burberry and Celine this month. But for those following along on social media, the action has already begun.

Proenza Schouler: ‘We Don’t Have to Be a Billion-Dollar Brand’

10 September 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

Proenza Schouler: ‘We Don’t Have to Be a Billion-Dollar Brand’

After two seasons showing during Paris couture week, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez are back in New York with a more practical outlook.

What’s Next for Kate Spade New York

7 September 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

Ahead of her New York Fashion Week debut, new creative director Nicola Glass shares her plans for the Tapestry-owned brand, and her tribute to its founder.

What’s Next for Kate Spade New York

Ahead of her New York Fashion Week debut, new creative director Nicola Glass shares her plans for the Tapestry-owned brand, and her tribute to its founder.