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.


The Cautionary Tale of H&M and Digital Disruption
The Swedish fast-fashion giant’s poor financial results reflect a range of woes — not least its failure to adapt to a digital world.

The Handbag Battlefield: Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada
How are luxury megabrands Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada evolving their strategies in the all-important women’s handbag war?

Power Moves | Tatler's New Editor, Liberty Names CEO
This week, Tatler names Richard Dennen as Kate Reardon's successor, while department store Liberty London taps Adil Mehboob-Khan to helm the business.

Marc Jacobs Hires New Designer for Lower-Priced Product Push
LVMH has tapped Baja East's John Targon to lead the company's contemporary team. What does this mean for Marc Jacobs — the brand and the man?

On Road to Autumn IPO, Farfetch Inks Middle East Deal
The fashion ‘unicorn’ has entered into a joint venture with Chalhoub Group ahead of a $5 billion IPO that is set for September 2018, according to sources close to the deal.

What Makes a Great Fashion CEO?
In times of turbulent change, leaders must balance quantitative and qualitative strategies with a sharp understanding of the consumer and a knack for nailing risks.

Hedi Slimane to Join Céline, Launch Men’s and Couture
The designer will start February 1 and expand the LVMH-owned label’s offering into menswear, couture and fragrance.

Ex-Dries Van Noten Designer Debuts Sustainable Line Phipps
Today in Paris, Spencer Phipps, a former men’s designer at Dries Van Noten, is launching a new line blending sustainability and slouch.

OAMC Sells Stake to Onward Luxury Group
The strategic partnership will enable the French street-luxe brand to launch its own e-commerce operations, open its first retail store and expand into new product categories.

Ami Launches 'Menswear for Women'
Ami is set to launch a line of menswear-inspired items for women at its upcoming Autumn/Winter 2018 show.
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.




