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


Are Mixed Gender Shows the End of Men’s Fashion Weeks?
As more brands combine their men’s and women’s shows, what is the future of standalone men’s fashion weeks?

Dior's Quintessential England: the Rain, the Train and a Grand Country Home
At Blenheim Palace, where Dior staged its Cruise 2017 show, grand old traditions — both French and British — collided with peculiar compatibility.

Daniela Falcão, from Political Reporter to Boss of Brazilian Vogue
How a fashion outsider became one of the most powerful women in Brazilian fashion.

Jonathan Akeroyd Named CEO at Versace
The former chief executive of Alexander McQueen joins Milan-based Versace, with his official start date set for 6th June.

The Reunited States of Belgian Fashion
As a show of solidarity against the terror attacks in Brussels, Walter van Beirendonck of Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts and Tony Delcampe of La Cambre meet for the first time.

Alibaba's Ma Cancels Speech After Row with Anti-Counterfeiting Group
Alibaba's chief Jack Ma has cancelled a planned speech at an anti-counterfeiting conference in the US after the IACC suspended its membership.

Inside Yohji Yamamoto’s Fashion Philosophy
In a rare interview, Yohji Yamamoto speaks to BoF's Imran Amed about the fashion philosophy that underpins his revolutionary career.

Anti-Counterfeiting Group Suspends Alibaba's Membership
The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition statement follows a report that the group's president, Robert Barchiesi, had stock in Alibaba.

What You May Have Missed This Week
BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

Alibaba's Taobao Steps Up Measures to Fight Fake Luxury Goods
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's online shopping platform Taobao is tightening controls on the sales of luxury goods, requiring sellers to show proof of authenticity, as it fights sales of fake items on one of China's top online platforms.