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Telfar Clemens, Tommy Hilfiger and the State of American Fashion

30 June 2020 • By System Magazine

Telfar Clemens, Tommy Hilfiger and the State of American Fashion

BoF brings you a conversation between the designers Telfar Clemens and Tommy Hilfiger on the rise of their respective labels and the state of American fashion past and present, courtesy of System magazine.

How an Investigative Journalist Ended up Writing a Karl Lagerfeld Biography

20 June 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

20 June 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

Ahead of Thursday’s much-anticipated Karl Lagerfeld memorial in Paris, Le Monde’s Raphaëlle Bacqué shares the challenging reporting and research process behind her new book, 'Kaiser Karl'.

How an Investigative Journalist Ended up Writing a Karl Lagerfeld Biography

Ahead of Thursday’s much-anticipated Karl Lagerfeld memorial in Paris, Le Monde’s Raphaëlle Bacqué shares the challenging reporting and research process behind her new book, 'Kaiser Karl'.

Charles Jeffrey Gets Down to Business

7 June 2019 • By Tim Blanks

Ahead of his show this Saturday at London’s Fashion Week Men’s, the designer talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about the next chapter of his Loverboy label.

Charles Jeffrey Gets Down to Business

Ahead of his show this Saturday at London’s Fashion Week Men’s, the designer talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about the next chapter of his Loverboy label.

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Stefano Pilati’s Next Move

30 April 2019 • By Angelo Flaccavento

From his new base in Berlin, the former Yves Saint Laurent designer is breaking away from the traditional luxury model and building a fledgling fashion venture rooted in accessible pricing, digital sales and customer feedback. Can it scale?

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Stefano Pilati’s Next Move

From his new base in Berlin, the former Yves Saint Laurent designer is breaking away from the traditional luxury model and building a fledgling fashion venture rooted in accessible pricing, digital sales and customer feedback. Can it scale?

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The Mystery Mogul Behind Off-White

25 April 2019 • By Vikram Alexei Kansara

The opaque Milanese holding company New Guards Group has birthed many of luxury streetwear’s most-hyped brands, including Off-White, Palm Angels, County of Milan and Heron Preston. In his first-ever interview, quiet mastermind Davide De Giglio reveals how he has built a business that will generate €420 million in sales this year.

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The Mystery Mogul Behind Off-White

The opaque Milanese holding company New Guards Group has birthed many of luxury streetwear’s most-hyped brands, including Off-White, Palm Angels, County of Milan and Heron Preston. In his first-ever interview, quiet mastermind Davide De Giglio reveals how he has built a business that will generate €420 million in sales this year.

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The 'Godfather' of Chinese Fashion Publishing Has Died at 62

9 March 2019 • By Zoe Suen

9 March 2019 • By Zoe Suen

Liu Jiang, the co-founder of Chinese magazine empire Trends Media Group, has died in Beijing.

The 'Godfather' of Chinese Fashion Publishing Has Died at 62

Liu Jiang, the co-founder of Chinese magazine empire Trends Media Group, has died in Beijing.

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Beyond the Crocodile: Lacoste’s Next Chapter

5 March 2019 • By Tamison O'Connor

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Beyond the Crocodile: Lacoste’s Next Chapter

Can new creative director Louise Trotter boost the sportswear label's fashion cachet? Ahead of her debut, BoF talks strategy with Trotter and chief executive Thierry Guibert.

Kei Ninomiya: The Latest Star in the Universe of Comme des Garçons

2 March 2019 • By Eugene Rabkin

In a rare interview on the eve of his Autumn 2019 show, the designer speaks to BoF about his sharp, romantic and complex work, and his place in the Comme des Garçons family.

Kei Ninomiya: The Latest Star in the Universe of Comme des Garçons

In a rare interview on the eve of his Autumn 2019 show, the designer speaks to BoF about his sharp, romantic and complex work, and his place in the Comme des Garçons family.

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Ted Baker Slumps as Company Pledges Harassment Probe

3 December 2018 • By Bloomberg

3 December 2018 • By Bloomberg

The British fashion chain saw its stock dip following claims that its founder enforces a 'hugging' culture at the company.

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Ted Baker Slumps as Company Pledges Harassment Probe

The British fashion chain saw its stock dip following claims that its founder enforces a 'hugging' culture at the company.

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J.Crew CEO Jim Brett Is Leaving the Company

17 November 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

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J.Crew CEO Jim Brett Is Leaving the Company

Brett, who joined the ailing specialty retailer in July 2017, was in the midst of a turnaround plan. He'll be replaced by a temporary committee of senior executives.