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.
Fashion World Pays Tribute to Rei Kawakubo at the Met Gala
An exhibition honouring the Comme des Garçons designer inspired a more adventurous red carpet, underscoring her exceptional ability to fuel commerce with art.
Building a Luxury Group Isn't Easy
What separates industry titans like Kering and LVMH from failing luxury group contenders like JAB?
Retailers Brace for New York Real Estate Apocalypse
In Manhattan’s prime retail districts, tourist traffic is down, rents are high, Trump is looming large and overstoring is about as bad as it is in Middle America. Something has got to give.
What’s Going on At Marc Jacobs?
Three and a half years since Marc Jacobs stepped down from Louis Vuitton to focus on his namesake label, the brand is facing big challenges. Where will it go from here?
A New Generation of Casting Directors Putting Diversity First
Amidst criticism of continued whitewashing, a new generation of casting directors is embracing genuine diversity over tokenism.
Coty Denies Claim of a Ban on Online Sales for its Luxury Brands
The comments came in a landmark case, which could determine whether luxury goods companies can stop retailers from selling their products via online marketplaces such as Amazon or eBay.
News Bites | Franca Sozzani, Gloria Steinem and Demna Gvasalia to be honoured at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards
In today's News Bites, the trade organization announces the nominees and honourees for its annual ceremony in June.
The Truth Behind Fashion’s Most Diverse Season Ever
This season’s catwalks were the most diverse ever, according to a new report. But as the definition of diversity broadens, do the numbers reflect a real rise in models of colour?
News Bites | Virgil Abloh to Show at Pitti Uomo, Jil Sander Creative Director Exits and More...
In today's news bites, Virgil Abloh will show his Spring/Summer 2018 menswear collection as a guest designer at Pitti Uomo, while a new tome celebrates the tenure of Martin Margiela at Hermès.
In South Asia, the Cult of the Catwalk Celebrity
South Asia’s fashion designers are fond of sending famous faces down the runway. But as Amazon India Fashion Week kicks off, how successful are these ‘celebrity showstoppers’ and can they backfire?
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.
