Calvin Klein
Founder, Calvin Klein
With his minimalist aesthetic and sensual imagery, he launched an iconic American lifestyle brand encompassing apparel, fragrance and jewellery.
A Fearless Raf Simons in NY
To say that Raf Simons is a god among New York menswear geeks would not be hyperbole. For him to deem New York worthy feels substantial, his endorsement of the city working to further legitimise its entire men’s fashion industry.
Behind Gucci’s All-Black Campaign Teaser
Recently released ‘audition videos’ for Gucci’s next ad campaign reveal a cast of nine black models, a significant shift for a brand that once got ‘two thumbs down for diversity.’
Can Raf Go Mass?
This week, the fashion world caught its first glimpse of Raf Simons’ vision for Calvin Klein, raising questions about whether the designer can balance his personal aesthetic with the needs of the multi-tiered, multi-billion-dollar brand.
Inside Vice’s Fashion Strategy
Following a series of fashion acquisitions, Vice co-president Andrew Creighton lays out the company’s plans to win over fashion and luxury advertisers.
LVMH’s Trump Visit Marks Paralysing Moment for Fashion Industry
Following Arnault’s sit-down with Trump, LVMH said the French company was considering expanding its production in the US.
Michael Kors, Prada Skimp on New Designs in Face of Handbag Woes
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd., Prada SpA, LVMH’s Louis Vuitton and Burberry Group Plc all reduced the number of styles introduced last quarter.
Korean Retailers Shake up the Old Guard
South Korean retail has long been dominated by a web of conservative conglomerates called chaebols — but a few innovative retailers are pushing the boundaries of product, positioning and price.
Report: Louis Vuitton's Natacha Ramsay-Levi to Take Lead at Chloé
Chloé's current creative director, Clare Waight Keller has decided not to renew her contract, which ends in March, sources said.
Fashion's Top 10 Newsmakers of 2016
BoF breaks down the people behind the biggest fashion stories of the year.
10 Forces That Shaped Fashion in 2016
BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report, The State of Fashion 2017, examines the trends that shaped the global fashion industry in 2016, from pervasive uncertainty to the deepening of discount culture.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
