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.
Olivier Theyskens
Did Tom Ford Betray New York Fashion Week? Not So Fast.
The CFDA chairman’s decision to do what’s best for his label and show in Los Angeles may spark the ‘creative destruction’ that American fashion needs in order to progress.
Power Moves | Moda Operandi Names COO, Valentino Appoints CCO
This week, Moda Operandi hires a former Condé Nast executive for chief operating officer, while Valentino taps its first chief commercial officer from Fendi.
Luxury
Puig Is Getting Serious About Fashion… to Sell More Fragrance
The Spanish scent giant that owns Dries Van Noten, Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paco Rabanne and Nina Ricci is trying to reposition itself as brand-builder first, licensee second. Can José Manuel Albesa, the executive behind the strategy, make it work?
Puig Is Getting Serious About Fashion… to Sell More Fragrance
The Spanish scent giant that owns Dries Van Noten, Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paco Rabanne and Nina Ricci is trying to reposition itself as brand-builder first, licensee second. Can José Manuel Albesa, the executive behind the strategy, make it work?
Theory's Andrew Rosen Relinquishes CEO Role
The founder will stay on as an advisor at the Fast Retailing-owned company.
Nina Ricci Names Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh as Creative Directors
In a new chapter for the brand, the Dutch design duo will head up the luxury house’s women’s ready-to-wear line, debuting their first collection for Pre-Fall 2019.
A Drop of Poison at Olivier Theyskens
Like most of the Belgian designers, Theyskens’ clothes are either something you love — or you don’t. Nothing will change that.
1 Granary Launches VOID, a Global Fashion Education Initiative
Once an unofficial student publication, today 1 Granary has ambitious plans to become a global platform for emerging designers and creatives.
Olivier Theyskens' Fresh Slant
Having reset his template last season, with his new collection Olivier Theyskens took a big step forward.
Great Expectations for Olivier Theyskens
The deceptive simplicity of most of the pieces had a vibration that felt like a fight between ingenuity and maturity.
What You May Have Missed
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BoF Exclusive | The Return of Olivier Theyskens
The designer Olivier Theyskens is poised to relaunch his namesake collection at Paris Fashion Week this autumn.
Andrew Rosen Talks Trouble in the Contemporary Market
Contemporary brands are feeling the squeeze. Theory chief executive Andrew Rosen — the man who pioneered the category — reflects on the state of the market and what's next.
Company Snapshot
With experience at Rochas and Nina Ricci, he brought a high-fashion flair to the contemporary American label.
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.