The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
LONDON, United Kingdom — This week in Paris, the new creative directors of Saint Laurent, Lanvin and Dior unveiled their first collections. Did they live up to the high expectations set by their predecessors? Visit BoF Fashion Week for Tim Blanks' take on the debuts.
Elsewhere on the Paris schedule, Simon Porte Jacquemus has built a business that's much larger than most people think, with sales revenue projected to exceed €5 million this year. Meanwhile, Virgil Abloh's Off-White continues to gather steam.
Also this week, Carlo Alberto Beretta was promoted to chief client and marketing officer at Kering, making way for Claus-Dietrich Lahrs, former chief executive officer of Hugo Boss, to take over the top job at Bottega Veneta. Can Dov Charney shoot down the albatross of his past? Read our exclusive interview with Charney on what went wrong at American Apparel, his attempts to wrestle back control of the company he built and what he plans to do next.
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Dov Charney | Photo: Elizabeth Weinberg
Dov Charney is back, with a new company and plenty to say about the state of the fashion industry. But can he shoot down the albatross of his past? Charney speaks exclusively to BoF about what went wrong at American Apparel, his attempts to wrestle back control of the company he built and what he plans to do next.
2. The Big Paris Shake-Up: Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino
Clockwise from top left: Pierpaolo Piccioli, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Bouchra Jarrar, Anthony Vaccarello | Source: Courtesy
What lies ahead for the new creative configurations at Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino? BoF examines the challenges and opportunities they face.
3. The 10 Commandments of New Consumerism
Reformation Founder Yael Aflalo | Photo: Celeste Sloman
Consumers are reassessing their priorities and increasingly questioning what they truly value, but what does the change mean for fashion companies?
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4. The Unlikely Success of Virgil Abloh
Virgil Abloh | Photo: Christian Anwander
Having gained prominence as a creative consultant to Kanye West, Off-White founder Virgil Abloh is proving his three-year-old brand has the business chops to back up the buzz.
5. Claus Dietrich Lars Named Bottega Veneta CEO; Carlo Beretta Promoted to Kering Role
Carlo Alberto Beretta (left) and Claus-Dietrich Lahrs (right) | Source: Courtesy
Claus-Dietrich Lahrs, former chief executive officer of Hugo Boss, has joined Kering-owned Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta. In his new role, Lahrs succeeds Carlo Alberto Beretta, who has been promoted to chief client and marketing officer at Kering.
6. Jacquemus: Bigger Than You Think
Simon Porte Jacquemus | Photo: Fe Pinheiro for BoF
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On the eve of his Paris fashion week show, Simon Porte Jacquemus tells BoF that his budding business is expected to generate over €5 million in sales this year.
7. Mario Testino Launches 'Mira Mira'
An image from Mario Testino's "Towel Series" | Photo: Courtesy of Mario Testino
The world famous photographer talks exclusively to BoF about his new platform for unpublished images, travel dispatches and podcast interviews.
8. Dominic Jones Resurfaces at Astley Clarke
Astley Clarke Creative Director Dominic Jones | Photo: Medhi Lacoste
Luxury jeweller Astley Clarke has appointed Dominic Jones as its new creative director.
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From analysis of the global fashion and beauty industries to career and personal advice, BoF’s founder and CEO, Imran Amed, will be answering your questions on Sunday, February 18, 2024 during London Fashion Week.
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After three days of inspiring talks, guests closed out BoF’s gathering for big thinkers with a black tie gala followed by an intimate performance from Rita Ora — guest starring Billy Porter.