Maison Margiela
Maison Margiela is a luxury fashion house, founded in 1988 and acquired by OTB Group in 2002. The house produces womenswear and menswear according to the unconventional principles imagined by its founder, Belgian fashion designer Martin Margiela.
The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Streetwear Takeover
BoF’s editor-at-large reflects on the latest cycle of menswear shows, including the high-profile streetwear takeover in Paris, and what they say about the future of men’s fashion.
A Natural Elasticity at Maison Margiela
John Galliano acknowledges the immediacy of the street, even as his designs elevate and ultimately supplant it with their perverse idiosyncrasy.
In Paris, New Elegance and the Revolution That Wasn’t
Amid the much-anticipated, streetwear-inflected disruption at Louis Vuitton and Dior, it was the need for new elegance that stood out, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Bottega Veneta Names Daniel Lee New Creative Director
The British designer, who was most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline, begins July 1.
Southeast Europe Targets Luxury Brands' Fast Fashion Catchup
Bulgaria, Romania and other Balkan countries have established a foothold in the luxury market, with fashion houses from Paris and Milan quietly building a bigger presence as they feed demand for a quicker turnover of styles.
You Can’t Smell the Internet
The olfactory nature of fragrance makes it challenging to sell online, so how are perfume brands tapping the digital opportunity?
Why Cos Decided to Show at Pitti
The H&M-owned minimalist label joins Craig Green and Roberto Cavalli and becomes the first ever fast-fashion guest designer to present its collection at the Italian trade show.
A Five Point Plan for Condé Nast
In the second quarter of 2018, digital revenue at the legacy publisher is set to match print revenue for the first time, but Condé Nast still has work to do to set itself up for long-term survival — or a sale.
How to Sell a Designer Name
Designers from Calvin Klein to Jil Sander have sold their names along with their companies. What is the smartest way to structure such deals?
In Paris, Young Talents Rally Against Uncertainty
This season, designers from around the globe placed their best bets on Paris as the ultimate showcase and marketplace to transform their creations into commerce.