Marc Jacobs
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.
Versace’s New Owner Plans to Build America’s Answer to LVMH. It Has a Long Way to Go.
Capri chief John Idol reveals his strategy for the budding luxury group that owns Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo.
Diet Prada, Estée Laundry and the Rise of Watchdog Culture: Harmful or Helpful?
Instagram accounts that call out industry missteps, from copycat designs to cultural insensitivities, are proliferating. How much good are they actually doing?
What Calvin Klein Should Do Next
PVH Corp. made a big bet that it could ‘do a Gucci’ with its flagship brand. But after the failure of its radical Raf Simons experiment, the company may need to rethink its strategy.
Katie Grand’s Post-#MeToo Pivot
With a lingerie-clad Emily Ratajkowski slurping spaghetti no longer quite the easy, breezy image of female empowerment it was claimed to be, the editor and superstylist has ditched her sexed-up annual Advent Calendar for #movingLOVE, reports Tim Blanks.
What’s Behind the Lip Gloss Boom? The 90s Nostalgia, Wellness and Tinder.
High-shine lacquered lips are back on the beauty radar. But like its consumers, lip gloss has grown up and brands have made modifications to improve their formulas.
Another Man’s Alister Mackie Launches New Annual Magazine
The Leopard is a limited-edition title focused on emerging talent, youth and queer culture.
Proenza Schouler and the Investment Paradox
Young designers are encouraged to raise money to help fuel growth. But finding the right backer isn’t so easy.
A Whole New World: Five Lessons Fashion Can Learn From Disney
As Mickey Mouse turns 90, he and the rest of his cartoon crew are enjoying a moment as fashion icons. Disney gave BoF a look behind the scenes at how it gets its iconic characters on everything from Gucci sweatshirts to H&M X Moschino T-shirts.
Why Mini-Me Dressing Is Big Business
Matching mother-daughter dressing may tread the line between cute and tacky, but it is a trend that luxury brands like Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana are banking on as women look to dress their children in miniature runway pieces.
How Victoria's Secret Can Save Itself
Here’s what the frustratingly out-of-touch lingerie label needs to do to reverse its cultural — and commercial — decline.
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.
