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.
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Dries Van Noten’s Empire of the Senses
‘I can’t complain about the business,’ said the designer as he turned a rundown 18th-century mansion in Paris into a Wunderkammer for his latest collection and the launch of his new fragrance and beauty offering.
In London, Fashion to Remember the Times
BoF’s editor-at-large reflects on a remarkable season brought forth by the city’s most creative young minds.
The BoF Podcast: Sam McKnight on Why Fashion Is the ‘Eternal Optimist’
In the latest special edition of the BoF Podcast, celebrated hair stylist Sam McKnight talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the future of hairstyling and the fashion industry beyond the coronavirus pandemic.
How Fashion's Freelancers Are Adapting to the New Normal
For many of the industry's independent creatives, the coronavirus has put everything on hold.
Dries Van Noten's Divine Decadence
The fierce contrasts were an extravagant re-vision of the opposing dialogues that often define Van Noten’s work.
Bottega Veneta Sweeps The Fashion Awards
At the star-studded gala, guests including Donatella Versace, Tom Cruise and Rihanna celebrated fashion’s hottest talents and looked to a more inclusive future.
Tiffany Under the Microscope
This week, everyone will be talking about Tiffany's last set of earnings as a public company, Dior Men’s in Miami, Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show and The Fashion Awards in London. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Gamine Incarnations at Chanel
This collection mightn’t have had the elegance of Virginie Viard’s couture, but it did share its restraint. That suggests a strong, stable future.
Colin's Column | Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2019
Colin McDowell shares his essential summer reading list, this year featuring fashion, beauty and design pioneers across multiple generations.
Karl Was a Fendi, Too
Karl Lagerfeld’s work at Fendi always struck a balance between past and future, art and science. On Thursday, Silvia Fendi was faithful to the vision of a man who had become part of the family.
At Fashion Week, Reinventing Backstage Beauty
The beauty industry’s role at fashion week is changing fast, from makeup artists and hair stylists focusing on their own brands to beauty giants unleashing influencer-driven activations that go beyond the runway.
At Fendi, Functionality Rules
The house's signature use of fur was still present, but there was the underlying sense of the brand adjusting to a shift in the fashion climate.
Company Snapshot
Over his five-decade career, the award-winning hair stylist has worked with major brands, lensmen, and celebrities like Princess Diana.
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.