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.
PARIS, France — Lightness is not something that interests Cedric Charlier. His language is sharp, architectural, unremitting and, as such, a tad cold. It was apparent in today's show, a modern exploration of tropes and shapes taken from marine wear. The tone was precise — so much so that the ghost of Céline was unavoidable. But Charlier is no mere copycat. His take on clean lines and stiff fabrications has an urban glare which is all his own. At times, it is so strict it almost looks militaristic. Which is exactly what makes Charlier's work a bit hard to digest. A little injection of life and lightness would be of great help.
From where aspirational customers are spending to Kering’s challenges and Richemont’s fashion revival, BoF’s editor-in-chief shares key takeaways from conversations with industry insiders in London, Milan and Paris.
BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks and Imran Amed, BoF founder and editor-in-chief, look back at the key moments of fashion month, from Seán McGirr’s debut at Alexander McQueen to Chemena Kamali’s first collection for Chloé.
Anthony Vaccarello staged a surprise show to launch a collection of gorgeously languid men’s tailoring, writes Tim Blanks.
BoF’s editors pick the best shows of the Autumn/Winter 2024 season.