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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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News & Analysis

Behind the Vans Boom

More than a fashion trend, Vans has maintained double-digit growth for 19 consecutive quarters. BoF speaks to Kevin Bailey, president of the action sports division of VF Corporation, which owns Vans, to understand the key components of the company’s strategy.


Financial Markets

Jimmy Choo IPO Could Value Brand at $1 Billion

Jimmy Choo, the luxury shoemaker owned by JAB Holdings, may begin its initial public offering in London as soon as this month amid rising demand for expensive footwear, according to people with knowledge of the situation.


Technology

Apple Courts Fashionistas as Smartwatch Expectations Mount

Apple has invited fashion editors and bloggers to its annual launch event in unprecedented numbers, possibly indicating the iPhone maker's plans to debut a smartwatch.


News & Analysis

Stylist Simon Foxton's 'Good Stuff'

To mark the launch of the second issue of 1 Granary, the magazine made by Central Saint Martins students, BoF brings you an exclusive profile of renowned stylist Simon Foxton, formerly the fashion director of i-D magazine.


News & Analysis

Jonathan Van Meter and the Age of Celebrity

Debra Scherer speaks to Jonathan Van Meter, a contributing editor at American Vogue, about his professional trajectory and fashion magazines in the age of celebrity.


News & Analysis

Week in Review | iWatch, Fit Solutions, Dover Street Market, Alibaba's Catch-22

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.


Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Olu Michael Odukoya, Art Director and Publisher

Olu Michael Odukoya — art director, publisher and curator, who worked with Stefano Pilati on Yves Saint Laurent's advertising campaigns — says that creativity is largely about problem-solving and hard work.



News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Streetwear, Kering, Egypt

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers streetwear, Kering, Egypt and more.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Net-a-Porter CEO Retires, RCA Taps Broach, Target Names CEO

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.