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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?

News & Analysis

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?


Technology

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.

Technology

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.


News & Analysis

Gucci or Balenciaga: Which Was the Hottest Fashion Brand in 2017?

In the latest Lyst Index, BoF reveals the 10 hottest brands and 10 top-selling products of 2017 — as well as the secrets behind their success.

News & Analysis

Gucci or Balenciaga: Which Was the Hottest Fashion Brand in 2017?

In the latest Lyst Index, BoF reveals the 10 hottest brands and 10 top-selling products of 2017 — as well as the secrets behind their success.


News & Analysis

Swarovski Says an IPO Could Propel Jeweller's Digital Growth

The jewellery brand has annual sales of about €3.4 billion, and an IPO could raise its digital profile and scale in North America.

News & Analysis

Swarovski Says an IPO Could Propel Jeweller's Digital Growth

The jewellery brand has annual sales of about €3.4 billion, and an IPO could raise its digital profile and scale in North America.


Luxury

Kering, Stella McCartney in Talks to End Partnership

BoF has learned that, after 17 years, the French luxury conglomerate has recently held discussions to sell its 50 percent share of the label to Ms. McCartney.

Luxury

Kering, Stella McCartney in Talks to End Partnership

BoF has learned that, after 17 years, the French luxury conglomerate has recently held discussions to sell its 50 percent share of the label to Ms. McCartney.


Global Markets

Can Berlin Turn Its Fetish for Failure Into a Fashion Success Story?

Driven by low rents and a renegade cultural scene, Berlin is a magnet for creatives, but the city’s most noteworthy fashion labels still show elsewhere.

Global Markets

Can Berlin Turn Its Fetish for Failure Into a Fashion Success Story?

Driven by low rents and a renegade cultural scene, Berlin is a magnet for creatives, but the city’s most noteworthy fashion labels still show elsewhere.


Fashion Week

Can Couture Be Modern?

The Paris Couture week that just closed was a bumpy ride with an uplifting finale, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

Can Couture Be Modern?

The Paris Couture week that just closed was a bumpy ride with an uplifting finale, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Media

Amy Odell Exits Hearst

Odell, who oversees Cosmopolitan.com, is leaving the publishing house and will be replaced by Marie Claire's site director Jessica Pels.

Media

Amy Odell Exits Hearst

Odell, who oversees Cosmopolitan.com, is leaving the publishing house and will be replaced by Marie Claire's site director Jessica Pels.


Fashion Week

Acne Studios Heads to the Country

Contrary to previous collections, that often looked like crazy styling exercises and little else, this season Acne had focus and substance.

Fashion Week

Acne Studios Heads to the Country

Contrary to previous collections, that often looked like crazy styling exercises and little else, this season Acne had focus and substance.


Fashion Week

Jean Paul Gaultier Puts on a Show

The designer paid homage to Pierre Cardin, but it wasn't long until his proclivity for camp kicked in.

Fashion Week

Jean Paul Gaultier Puts on a Show

The designer paid homage to Pierre Cardin, but it wasn't long until his proclivity for camp kicked in.


Fashion Week

Clouds Take Ethereal Shape at Armani Privé

Giorgio Armani opened with his signature soft tailoring, but youthful party looks — an explosion of crystal-trimmed feathers — stood out the most.

Fashion Week

Clouds Take Ethereal Shape at Armani Privé

Giorgio Armani opened with his signature soft tailoring, but youthful party looks — an explosion of crystal-trimmed feathers — stood out the most.


News & Analysis

Miroslava Duma and Ulyana Sergeenko Accused of Racism, Homophobia and Transphobia

Miroslava Duma has responded to a disturbing video that has emerged of her making homophobic and transphobic comments, shortly after receiving a barrage of criticism for posting a racial slur on Instagram.

News & Analysis

Miroslava Duma and Ulyana Sergeenko Accused of Racism, Homophobia and Transphobia

Miroslava Duma has responded to a disturbing video that has emerged of her making homophobic and transphobic comments, shortly after receiving a barrage of criticism for posting a racial slur on Instagram.