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


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Power Moves | Louise Wilson’s Successor, Apple Hires Saint Laurent and Nike Execs, Rao to Intermix
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

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.

Power Moves | Net-a-Porter CEO Retires, RCA Taps Broach, Target Names CEO
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.