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News & Analysis

Franca Sozzani: 'I Respect When People Put Their Life in Front of Their Work'

The Vogue Italia editor on Dubai's fashion potential and what the future holds for the next generation of designers.


Financial Markets

How Chanel's Maureen Chiquet Mentored Eddie Borgo

For five years, the New York-based jewellery designer has turned to Chanel's global chief executive for guidance on everything from choosing investors to launching handbags. Along the way, a genuine friendship was formed.


Financial Markets

Michael Kors Profit Tops Estimates as New Stores Boost Sales

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. posted second-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates as new stores boosted sales.


News & Analysis

Burberry to Unify Brands Under One Label in Bid to Boost Appeal

Burberry will phase out the Prorsum, London and Brit labels by the end of 2016, chief executive officer Christopher Bailey told reporters Tuesday.


Luxury

Jun Takahashi, Undercover’s Elegant Punk

In a rare interview, the reclusive Japanese auteur-designer Jun Takahashi reveals the driving philosophy behind Undercover.


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Markus Lupfer, Co, Orla Kiely

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


News & Analysis

At the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, Winning Isn't Everything

It’s been more than 10 years since the most famous of fashion competitions was born, but what role does ‘the Fund’ play in today’s fashion landscape? BoF gets an exclusive, inside look at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Elbaz Exits Lanvin, LVMH's Management Shuffle, Green to Chanel

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Global Markets

Fashion Entrepreneurs Stitch Together India and Pakistan

A bonanza awaits fashion entrepreneurs who can build bridges between India and Pakistan. But can business interests overcome a deeply troubled past?


Workplace & Talent

Alber Elbaz: "I Hope that Lanvin Finds the Business Vision it Needs"

In a personal statement, Alber Elbaz has confirmed he was ousted from his position as the creative director of Lanvin after 14 years.


Luxury

Money Well Spent? Why Fashion Companies Spend Big on Lobbying Governments

Each year, fashion companies and organisations spend millions of dollars pushing their agenda by lobbying. Does it work?


News & Analysis

Fendi Opens New Headquarters, as Industry Mulls Simons' Exit from Dior

As the fashion world was still reacting to the news of Raf Simons’ Dior exit, Fendi was opening its new HQ in Rome. Imran Amed spoke to Karl Lagerfeld, Silvia Venturini Fendi and Pietro Beccari about the brand's monumental milestone.