Maria Grazia Chiuri
Chief Creative Officer, Fendi
The first woman to be appointed to lead the ateliers and design teams of the famed house of Christian Dior has over 25 years experience in the industry, including a successful eight-year tenure as co-creative director of Valentino.
Op-Ed | In Defense of Hedi Slimane
The designer wasn’t particularly novel in the way he went about rebooting Celine, but to label him a misogynist is a dangerous game, argues Anabel Maldonado.
Louis Vuitton, Chanel Are the Most Valuable Brands, But Gucci is Gaining
BoF can exclusively reveal Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2018. The value of luxury brands is increasing faster than any other sector, with Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Gucci leading the pack.
In Paris, Independents Find Space Between Heavy-Hitters
Between the luxury mega brands that dominate the schedule, a flock of young labels shone through.
Spectacle and Intensity at Dior
Accompanying dancers embodied a delirious, entrancing freedom that distracted from the collection's gloomy severity.
Burberry Rebrands Under Riccardo Tisci
A new logo and monogram were unveiled as part of the British brand’s new identity under chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci.
Dior Brought Back the Saddle Bag With a Global Instagram Blitz
LVMH sees new, revived products as key to keeping up with rivals.
At Paris Couture, a Return to Elegance
The haute couture week which closed yesterday was marked by a poignant return to rigour, restraint and dressmaking, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Dior's Avant-Garde Rebellion
Maria Grazia Chiuri's collection was a minor masterpiece of almost monastic restraint in its muted colour palette and its rigorous, repetitive silhouettes.
V&A to Stage Dior Exhibition in London
In its largest display since the record-breaking Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibition, the V&A will explore the French couturier’s relationship with British culture.
Behind the Scenes of the LVMH Prize
Tokyo-based designer Masayuki Ino of Doublet was crowned the winner of the French conglomerate’s fashion award, while Rok Hwang was awarded the special prize after three selection rounds over five months of competition.
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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.
