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Luxury

Ralph Lauren Takes a Victory Lap

A runway show at corporate headquarters underscored how the brand’s nearly decade-long quest to elevate its image — and prices — is finally paying off.

Luxury

Ralph Lauren Takes a Victory Lap

A runway show at corporate headquarters underscored how the brand’s nearly decade-long quest to elevate its image — and prices — is finally paying off.


Luxury

The Other Side of Hedi Slimane

The designer has always been an arch perfectionist, a quality that has been central to his success but which clashes with the demands on creative directors today, writes Imran Amed.

Luxury

The Other Side of Hedi Slimane

The designer has always been an arch perfectionist, a quality that has been central to his success but which clashes with the demands on creative directors today, writes Imran Amed.


Workplace & Talent

The Rise and Fall of Noncompete Clauses, Explained

A US regulator has banned most uses of the clauses, which started as a way for fashion companies to prevent senior executives from walking off with trade secrets, but have become a standard retention tool.

Workplace & Talent

The Rise and Fall of Noncompete Clauses, Explained

A US regulator has banned most uses of the clauses, which started as a way for fashion companies to prevent senior executives from walking off with trade secrets, but have become a standard retention tool.


Global Markets

How Fashion Entrepreneurs Are Surviving Crises in South Africa

Resourceful leaders are turning to creative contingency plans in the face of a national energy crisis, crumbling infrastructure, economic stagnation and social unrest.

Global Markets

How Fashion Entrepreneurs Are Surviving Crises in South Africa

Resourceful leaders are turning to creative contingency plans in the face of a national energy crisis, crumbling infrastructure, economic stagnation and social unrest.


Luxury

Can Celine Work Without Hedi Slimane?

After growing the brand’s annual sales to nearly €2.5 billion, the star designer has been locked in a thorny contract negotiation with owner LVMH that could lead to his exit, sources say. BoF breaks down what Slimane brought to Celine and what his departure could mean.

Luxury

Can Celine Work Without Hedi Slimane?

After growing the brand’s annual sales to nearly €2.5 billion, the star designer has been locked in a thorny contract negotiation with owner LVMH that could lead to his exit, sources say. BoF breaks down what Slimane brought to Celine and what his departure could mean.


Luxury

Valentino Chairman Bets Quiet Luxury Is Over After Michele Hire

The fashion industry’s era of so-called quiet luxury is over and affluent consumers will want bold designs again, the chairman of Valentino has predicted.

Luxury

Valentino Chairman Bets Quiet Luxury Is Over After Michele Hire

The fashion industry’s era of so-called quiet luxury is over and affluent consumers will want bold designs again, the chairman of Valentino has predicted.


Luxury

Marcelo Burlon Steps Down as Creative Director of Namesake Brand

Burlon, a former DJ, stylist and PR, founded the Milan-based label as a T-shirt line in 2012, inspired by ‘90s club culture.

Luxury

Marcelo Burlon Steps Down as Creative Director of Namesake Brand

Burlon, a former DJ, stylist and PR, founded the Milan-based label as a T-shirt line in 2012, inspired by ‘90s club culture.


Direct-to-Consumer

How Emerging Brands Can Build DTC Businesses

In London, where independent labels have been hit hard by the implosion of key stockist Matches, brands like Clio Peppiatt, Marfa Stance and Completedworks have grown direct-to-consumer businesses that peers can learn from.

Direct-to-Consumer

How Emerging Brands Can Build DTC Businesses

In London, where independent labels have been hit hard by the implosion of key stockist Matches, brands like Clio Peppiatt, Marfa Stance and Completedworks have grown direct-to-consumer businesses that peers can learn from.


Luxury

Jean Paul Gaultier to Collaborate With Shayne Oliver

The Hood By Air co-founder’s ready-to-wear capsule for the Paris-based perfume and fashion house will be timed to coincide with the Met Gala in New York.

Luxury

Jean Paul Gaultier to Collaborate With Shayne Oliver

The Hood By Air co-founder’s ready-to-wear capsule for the Paris-based perfume and fashion house will be timed to coincide with the Met Gala in New York.


Luxury

Remembering Roberto Cavalli, ‘King of Bling’

The larger-than-life Italian designer, who built a fashion empire based on his own image, died in Florence last Friday.

Luxury

Remembering Roberto Cavalli, ‘King of Bling’

The larger-than-life Italian designer, who built a fashion empire based on his own image, died in Florence last Friday.


Luxury

Roberto Cavalli Has Died

The Italian designer, best known for vibrant animal prints and sand-blasted denim, was 83.

Luxury

Roberto Cavalli Has Died

The Italian designer, best known for vibrant animal prints and sand-blasted denim, was 83.


Entrepreneurship

Fashion Trust US Announces Second Round of Winners

Creators including Batsheva, Harbison Studio and Don’t Let Disco were honoured by the US off-shoot of Fashion Trust Arabia, a non-profit that supports emerging designers.

Entrepreneurship

Fashion Trust US Announces Second Round of Winners

Creators including Batsheva, Harbison Studio and Don’t Let Disco were honoured by the US off-shoot of Fashion Trust Arabia, a non-profit that supports emerging designers.