Lucien Pagès Joins The Independents
The agency founded by Paris public relations star Lucien Pagès is being acquired by the fashion communications giant that owns Karla Otto, Bureau Betak and more.
Company Insider Succeeds Dries Van Noten
Julian Klausner, Dries Van Noten’s former head of womenswear, will make his runway debut as the label’s creative director in March. ‘I like to think I encouraged Dries to embrace bolder expressions,’ Klausner told Tim Blanks.
Moncler CEO Outlines Latest ‘Genius’ Strategy
Edward Enninful, Donald Glover, A$AP Rocky and Lucie and Luke Meier of Jil Sander are among the ‘Geniuses’ who will each build a house for the Italian skiwear specialist’s 30,000-square-foot ‘City of Genius’ activation in Shanghai this month, Remo Ruffini tells Tim Blanks.
Moncler CEO Outlines Latest ‘Genius’ Strategy
Edward Enninful, Donald Glover, A$AP Rocky and Lucie and Luke Meier of Jil Sander are among the ‘Geniuses’ who will each build a house for the Italian skiwear specialist’s 30,000-square-foot ‘City of Genius’ activation in Shanghai this month, Remo Ruffini tells Tim Blanks.
The BoF Podcast | Tim Blanks and Imran Amed Reflect on the Spring/Summer 2025 Shows
BoF’s editor-in-chief and editor-at-large reflected on fashion month’s standout moments, and examined how designers are responding to a world in flux.
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Relevance: It Begins With a Blessing, and Ends With a Curse
The last day of Fashion Week in Paris highlights Miu Miu, Chanel and Louis Vuitton, writes Tim Blanks.
Demna’s Journey: From Barely There to Imperial Presence
The designer calls himself ‘a catastrophic thinker,’ but he’s given himself a break with his new collection for Balenciaga, writes Tim Blanks.
In Paris, Shapes of Things to Come
Junya Watanabe, Duran Lantink and Chitose Abe are modern maestros of challenging silhouette, writes Tim Blanks.
Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Debut: Lightness, Luxury and ‘Fireflies Seeking Love’
The star designer’s first runway show for Valentino confirmed his own distinct voice, writes Tim Blanks.
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In Paris, the Boys Can’t Help It!
Fearless idiosyncrasy is an irresistible asset for Jonathan Anderson at Loewe and Daniel Roseberry at Schiaparelli, writes Tim Blanks.
Beauty Is Still Defiance
Rick Owens has always said so, but Chloé’s Chemena Kamali is also turning prettiness into a surprisingly potent force, writes Tim Blanks.
Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Vision
After a historic turn at Gucci, Alessandro Michele’s next move was the subject of intense industry speculation. Now, the superstar creative director and BoF 500 member has returned to fashion with a new vision for the storied Roman couture house Valentino.
In Paris, Best Friends Nicolas Di Felice and Julien Dossena Show on the Same Day
It always pays to be smart, but in fashion, it helps if you’re sexy too, writes Tim Blanks.