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.
Ed Filipowski
KCD and CAA Announce Joint Venture
The full-service fashion communications firm and entertainment agency will retain their own businesses while pooling resources to pursue new projects together.
Remembering Ed Filipowski, Powerhouse Fashion PR
The Co-Chairman of New York-based agency KCD, who died on Friday at age 58, was best known for his keen eye for talent and no-nonsense approach.
Want a Job in Fashion PR and Marketing?
BoF shares advice from some of fashion’s most influential PR and Marketing entrepreneurs, including Karla Otto, Daniel Marks and Pierre Rougier, and selects 10 of the best career opportunities now live on BoF Careers.
The Changing Face of Fashion PR
Twelve of the industry's biggest public relations authorities speak to BoF about the shifts upending the fashion communications business.
Fashion Industry Reacts to Charlottesville Violence
Industry leaders including Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Steven Kolb and Virgil Abloh denounce the violent racism of thousands of Nazi-saluting white supremacist marchers who descended on Charlottesville, Virginia last week.
Op-Ed | NYFW: Stop the Negativity
It’s time for the fashion industry to stop fixating on what’s wrong with New York Fashion Week and start embracing new ideas that can take us forward, argues Ed Filipowski.
BoF Exclusive | KCD Announces Major Management Restructuring
Co-chairmen Ed Filipowski and Julie Mannion have named eight new partners, forming a 10-member executive committee to drive the powerhouse PR agency’s strategy.
Fashion Industry Reacts to 'Devastating' Trump Victory
Members of the fashion community, from Diane von Furstenberg to Hari Nef, share their immediate reactions to the US presidential election result, with many voicing defiance in the face of uncertainty.
The New Front Row
BoF talks to PR powerhouse KCD to break down the new rules of seating arrangements through the lens of one of New York Fashion Week’s hottest shows: Proenza Schouler.
Ed Filipowski, Fashion Catalyst
The co-president of fashion PR powerhouse KCD talks exclusively to BoF about public relations in the digital age and the firm’s new entertainment and tech division.
Role Call | Danielle McGrory, Senior Digital Director
Danielle McGrory, senior digital director at KCD, says don’t ignore the physical, tangible world just because you’re immersed in digital.
KCD's Digital Fashion Shows to Open to Consumers
NEW YORK, United States — The digital arm of public relations company KCD has announced that Digital Fashion Shows, the firm's previously
Company Snapshot
The late KCD executive positioned himself at the forefront of the PR industry by focusing strictly on fashion clients and driving the agency's global expansion.
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.