Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent is a Kering-owned luxury fashion brand, founded by the designer Yves Saint Laurent in 1961.
Op-Ed | Racial Diversity on the Runway
It's time for the global fashion industry to stop turning a blind eye to the lack of racial diversity on the runways, says op-ed contributor Demi Sinclair.
The Luxurious Goodness of Maiyet
In the 18 months since its inception, Maiyet has done what other brands have tried and failed to do: fuse a luxury sensibility with ethical credentials. The real test will be whether the company can scale its unique business model in the years to come.
Why Did PPR Change Its Name to Kering?
Why did PPR, a globally renowned luxury group with years of heritage, rebrand itself as Kering and hire French fashion blogger Garance Doré to tell its story? BoF investigates.
Luxury Spending in Europe Hit By Drop in Tourist Demand
PARIS, France — At the seven-story retail temple that is Louis Vuitton's flagship store in Paris, there are signs of a slowdown in spending by Asian
Los Angeles’ Outsider Edge Attracts Young Fashion Labels
What makes Los Angeles so appealing to a wave of young fashion brands? It's not the local garment district but the city’s location outside the fashion industry bubble.
Small Labels Lure Big Bucks in Fashion's Latest Trend
PARIS, France — Christophe Lemaire has spent the past three years designing dresses for Hermès. Now he wants to develop his own brand and ride a wave
Autumn/Winter 2013 | The Season That Was
This season, no single moment dominated the fashion conversation. But there was still lots to talk about. Today, BoF brings you our bi-annual post-fashion month feature, The Season That Was.
An Injection of New Energy in Paris
How much deference does a newly installed designer need to pay to the heritage of a house? Today, Jessica Michault, editor-in-chief of Nowfashion.com, shares her reflections on a Paris Fashion Week that saw a number of new designer debuts at venerable French houses.
What to Make of Saint Laurent?
The day after Slimane's grunge-inspired second womenswear outing for Saint Laurent, BoF examines the swirl of criticism the collection provoked and reflects on where the house may be headed.
Slimane Divides With Anti-Style Saint Laurent Show
PARIS, France — As the sun set on the great glass ceiling of Paris' Grand Palais Monday, the eyes of the fashion crowd turned on one man: Saint