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.
Shirley Cook
Proenza Schouler’s Co-Founder on What She’s Doing Differently the Second Time Around
With new collection Dyvna, Shirley Cook is looking to solve a problem for consumers who don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on a dress. Here’s her plan.
News & Analysis
Proenza Schouler Founders Buy Company Back in Major Shakeup
Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez have bought out private equity firm Castanea Partners with the support of private investors, installing a turnaround specialist as chief executive to revive the flagging brand’s fortunes.
Proenza Schouler Founders Buy Company Back in Major Shakeup
Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez have bought out private equity firm Castanea Partners with the support of private investors, installing a turnaround specialist as chief executive to revive the flagging brand’s fortunes.
What’s Next for Proenza Schouler?
With a new business strategy taking shape and a Paris runway debut only days away, Jack McCollough, Lazaro Hernandez and chief executive Judd Crane share their plans with BoF.
Addressing Fashion's Intellectual Property Conundrum
LONDON, United Kingdom — When reports first surfaced in March about the striking similarities between Proenza Schouler 's PS1 bag and Target's
Company Snapshot
Having guided Proenza Schouler from start-up to superstar brand, she stepped down following the company's sale of a minority stake to private equity firm Castanea Partners.
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.