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Saint Laurent is a Kering-owned luxury fashion brand, founded by the designer Yves Saint Laurent in 1961.

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Fashion Week

Paul Smith Doubles Down

The designer came out fighting on behalf of the suit and his core principles, but the result was too solemn to reboot his relevance.

Fashion Week

Paul Smith Doubles Down

The designer came out fighting on behalf of the suit and his core principles, but the result was too solemn to reboot his relevance.


Luxury

Hedi Slimane to Join Céline, Launch Men’s and Couture

The designer will start February 1 and expand the LVMH-owned label’s offering into menswear, couture and fragrance.

Luxury

Hedi Slimane to Join Céline, Launch Men’s and Couture

The designer will start February 1 and expand the LVMH-owned label’s offering into menswear, couture and fragrance.


Retail

Nordstrom, the Last Great American Department Store?

What was once a humble regional chain is now, to some, the great hope of multi-brand shopping in the US. But is Nordstrom’s fun-loving, high-low merchandising strategy enough to withstand the retail apocalypse?

Retail

Nordstrom, the Last Great American Department Store?

What was once a humble regional chain is now, to some, the great hope of multi-brand shopping in the US. But is Nordstrom’s fun-loving, high-low merchandising strategy enough to withstand the retail apocalypse?


Financial Markets

Should Fashion Executives Prepare for an Economic Downturn in 2018?

The global economy is stronger than ever, yet some worry that a picture-of-health economy indicates trouble not so far ahead.

Financial Markets

Should Fashion Executives Prepare for an Economic Downturn in 2018?

The global economy is stronger than ever, yet some worry that a picture-of-health economy indicates trouble not so far ahead.


China

Saint Laurent Launches on JD.com Luxury Platform, Toplife

The French brand has joined Rimowa, Emporio Armani and La Perla on the online luxury channel targeting China’s affluent consumers.

China

Saint Laurent Launches on JD.com Luxury Platform, Toplife

The French brand has joined Rimowa, Emporio Armani and La Perla on the online luxury channel targeting China’s affluent consumers.


Fashion Week

Men’s Fashion Month: The Names to Know

An exodus of major fashion houses from the official calendar means the next month of menswear shows will provide an opportunity for lesser-known designers to shine. BoF spotlights the season’s can’t-ignore talents.

Fashion Week

Men’s Fashion Month: The Names to Know

An exodus of major fashion houses from the official calendar means the next month of menswear shows will provide an opportunity for lesser-known designers to shine. BoF spotlights the season’s can’t-ignore talents.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Chiara Ferragni Named CEO of Her Company, Nicola Formichetti Exits Diesel

This week, blogger-turned-businesswoman Chiara Ferragni takes on the chief executive and president roles at her company TBS Crew, while Diesel’s artistic director Nicola Formichetti will step down at the end of the year.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Chiara Ferragni Named CEO of Her Company, Nicola Formichetti Exits Diesel

This week, blogger-turned-businesswoman Chiara Ferragni takes on the chief executive and president roles at her company TBS Crew, while Diesel’s artistic director Nicola Formichetti will step down at the end of the year.


Technology

Former YSL Chief Paul Deneve Exits Apple

The luxury executive joined the tech company in 2013 to work on unnamed ‘special projects,’ which is thought to mean Apple Watch.

Technology

Former YSL Chief Paul Deneve Exits Apple

The luxury executive joined the tech company in 2013 to work on unnamed ‘special projects,’ which is thought to mean Apple Watch.


News & Analysis

Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading 2017

BoF’s Colin McDowell shares his essential holiday reading list, from 'Schiaparelli and the Artists' to new retrospectives on Calvin Klein and Yves Saint Laurent.

News & Analysis

Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading 2017

BoF’s Colin McDowell shares his essential holiday reading list, from 'Schiaparelli and the Artists' to new retrospectives on Calvin Klein and Yves Saint Laurent.


News & Analysis

The Art of the Markdown

End-of-season sales offer an opportunity for retailers to offload inventory and drive traffic. But there’s a fine line between discounting and desperation.

News & Analysis

The Art of the Markdown

End-of-season sales offer an opportunity for retailers to offload inventory and drive traffic. But there’s a fine line between discounting and desperation.