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Founder & Designer, Marc Jacobs

The decorated American designer was the first to introduce '90s grunge to the catwalk and grew his namesake brand into a global fashion force.

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Luxury

LVMH's Secret Rihanna Project: New Details Emerge, and Why It's a Smart Move

According to newly obtained filings, LVMH’s rumoured new venture with Rihanna seems more likely than ever.


Workplace & Talent

Derek Blasberg’s Tips For Getting Ahead in Fashion

The Missouri-native turned fashion insider and YouTube’s new head of fashion & beauty partnerships shares the secrets to his success.


Fashion Week

In New York, the End of Myths

Fashion is myth-making. You don’t need that coat or that bag, but the best in the business make you believe you do.


Fashion Week

Marc Jacobs Is Killing His Demons

The designer showed one of his best collections in years.


Fashion Week

Extreme New Talent Woos New York

New York Fashion Week was the surprising platform for a new wave of fantastical designers, including Edwin Mohney, Tomo Koizumi, Caroline Hu and Puppets and Puppets.


Beauty

Backstage Beauty: Does It Still Mean Anything?

The purpose of hyping backstage beauty at fashion week has been up for debate for years, but instead of contesting its relevance, the industry needs to embrace its evolution.


Fashion Week

Tomo Koizumi’s Quiet Electricity

Was it the can’t-miss moment of the week? Perhaps not, but it certainly felt like a fairytale brought to you by power duo Marc Jacobs and Katie Grand.


Financial Markets

Coty Shares Surge as Company Beats Estimates

In the second quarter, the company was helped by higher sales in its luxury segment, with strong holiday demand for the Gucci, Marc Jacobs and Burberry brands.


Luxury

American Fashion Is Kicking Its Off-Price Habit. Will it Pay Off?

This week, everyone will be talking about financial results from the American fashion giants behind Ralph Lauren, Coach and Michael Kors, the relatively buzz-less New York Fashion Week and the latest milestone in Saks Fifth Avenue's $250 million renovation of its flagship. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

Who Will Buy Drunk Elephant?

Drunk Elephant, one of beauty's hottest acquisition targets, is exploring a sale. Who has the desire — and the cash — to pay a potential $1 billion for the buzzy skincare brand?


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.

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