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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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News & Analysis

Anita Bitton on Casting Top Models For Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs

BoF talks to Anita Bitton about the changing business of casting and how demand for content is driving demand for talent.


News & Analysis

Peter Copping Out at Oscar de la Renta

Peter Copping is leaving his post as creative director of Oscar de la Renta, BoF has learned.


News & Analysis

Update: Louis Vuitton Denies Report of Nicolas Ghesquière's Impending Exit

LVMH is considering a change of creative director at Louis Vuitton, with Jonathan Anderson seen as the front-runner to replace Nicolas Ghesquière, according to Reuters. Louis Vuitton has categorically denied the rumour and clarified that Ghesquière's contract expires in November 2018.


News & Analysis

Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading

Colin McDowell shares his essential summer fashion reading list, from ‘Fashion Game Changers’ to a catalogue of Karl Lagerfeld's work for Chanel.


Financial Markets

Alexander Wang Becomes CEO and Chairman of His Namesake Brand

Alexander Wang is the latest designer to take on a broader business role, becoming chief executive and chairman of his namesake brand.  


News & Analysis

Who's Tapping the Childrenswear Boom?

From online virtual shopping destinations and interactive magical story books to celebrity hot spots, these leading retailers are seizing the growing opportunity in the childrenswear market.


News & Analysis

The Childrenswear Market Comes of Age

Growth in childrenswear has overtaken that of both menswear and womenswear.


News & Analysis

Grace Wales Bonner: ‘I Want to Focus on Growing the Team’

Grace Wales Bonner speaks to BoF on winning the third annual LVMH Prize.


News & Analysis

Wales Bonner Wins LVMH Prize

Wales Bonner has been awarded the LVMH Prize 2016, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.


Fashion Week

Decrypting the Manifesto of Aitor Throup

In his 10 years in fashion, Aitor Throup has inspired, intrigued and irritated with a body of work full of foreplay. On Sunday night, he promised consummation.


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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