LVMH Prize Names Finalists, Adds Phoebe Philo and Pharrell Williams to Jury
On Sept. 10 the eight designers will present their collections at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris.
Alber Elbaz
Chloé Hires New CEO
Laurent Malecaze, currently chief executive of British menswear label Dunhill, will replace Riccardo Bellini, who is set to exit Chloé at the end of the year.
It Was Alber Elbaz’s Night…
… and the fashion industry said goodbye with a 45-designer salute and a major tycoon turnout, writes Tim Blanks.
Paris to Salute Alber Elbaz
This week, everyone will be talking about the close of Paris Fashion Week, including a tribute to the late Alber Elbaz, plus the industry grapples with sustainable growth at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit.
Shelly Verthime on Alber Elbaz’s Fashion Dreams
The late designer’s teacher turned close collaborator and friend talks to Tim Blanks about how Elbaz communicated his fashion dreams to the world.
Lessons for the Fashion Industry From Alber Elbaz’s Talk at VOICES 2018
The late designer shared his musings, wisdom and advice for the fashion industry in a talk at BoF VOICES in 2018.
Designer Alber Elbaz Dies of Covid-19, Aged 59
The former Lanvin creative director’s death comes shortly after he launched a new venture, AZ Factory, with Richemont.
Fashion Remembers Alber Elbaz
This week, the industry will be discussing the loss of much-loved designer Alber Elbaz, the Academy Awards and sales results from Shopify.
Alber Elbaz on Making His Return to Fashion
The celebrated designer talks to BoF’s Imran Amed about fashion’s new digital landscape and the launch of AZ Factory during Haute Couture Week.
Inside Alber Elbaz’s Return to Fashion
With the debut of his new label AZ Factory, the storied designer is on to something unique that points to a post-Covid future, writes Tim Blanks.
The Plan to Bring Supreme to the Masses
This week, everyone will be talking about VF Corp.’s plans for Supreme, Haute Couture Week in Paris and LVMH’s latest financial results. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Luxury
Anthony Vaccarello Reveals Collaboration with Helmut Lang
In an exclusive interview with Tim Blanks, Saint Laurent Creative Director Anthony Vaccarello reveals the thinking behind his new collaboration with elusive former fashion designer Helmut Lang and his vision for a post-pandemic fashion industry.
Anthony Vaccarello Reveals Collaboration with Helmut Lang
In an exclusive interview with Tim Blanks, Saint Laurent Creative Director Anthony Vaccarello reveals the thinking behind his new collaboration with elusive former fashion designer Helmut Lang and his vision for a post-pandemic fashion industry.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Pinterest Appoints Former Marie Claire Editor in Chief as Its Head of Content, Valentino Reshuffles Its Executive Team
This week, Aya Kanai was named Pinterest’s new head of content and editorial partnerships, while Valentino general manager for the Middle East, Laurent Bergamo, was promoted to chief executive of the Americas region.
Power Moves | Pinterest Appoints Former Marie Claire Editor in Chief as Its Head of Content, Valentino Reshuffles Its Executive Team
This week, Aya Kanai was named Pinterest’s new head of content and editorial partnerships, while Valentino general manager for the Middle East, Laurent Bergamo, was promoted to chief executive of the Americas region.
Company Snapshot
The late designer was one of the most beloved people in fashion, he helmed and reinvigorated Lanvin for 14 years and launched AZ Factory as his last venture.
The News in Brief
Valentino’s Full-Year Sales Fall 3 Percent
The results help to explain owner Mayhoola’s decision to shake up the brand’s aesthetic direction by hiring former Gucci designer Alessandro Michele.
TikTok’s Crackdown on Ozempic Influencers Threatens Weight-Loss Drug Hype Machine
The social media platform will effectively ban most weight loss-related content from appearing on its app starting next month, according to a sweeping new set of community guidelines published on its website last week.
Vivienne Westwood’s Personal Wardrobe To Be Auctioned
A taffeta ball gown with the span of a light aircraft is one of the more magnificent items to go on sale at Christie’s in June as part of an auction of the personal wardrobe of Dame Vivienne Westwood.
Valentino Chairman Bets Quiet Luxury Is Over After Michele Hire
The fashion industry’s era of so-called quiet luxury is over and affluent consumers will want bold designs again, the chairman of Valentino has predicted.
Marcelo Burlon Steps Down as Creative Director of Namesake Brand
Burlon, a former DJ, stylist and PR, founded the Milan-based label as a T-shirt line in 2012, inspired by ‘90s club culture.
Designer Nancy Gonzalez Sentenced to 18 Months in Exotic Skin Smuggling Case
The Colombian designer, whose bags have been worn by celebrities and featured on shows like Sex and the City, previously pled guilty to illegally importing millions of dollars of crocodile and snakeskin handbags into the US.
The Wealthy are Less Willing to Spend on Sustainable Products
Millennial and Gen-Z respondents were among the most likely to pay a premium for environmental-friendly practices.