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Calvin Klein

Founder, Calvin Klein

With his minimalist aesthetic and sensual imagery, he launched an iconic American lifestyle brand encompassing apparel, fragrance and jewellery.

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Retail

The Gucci-Gap Divide: How Luxury Is Winning the Race for Millennial Spend

Luxury labels like Gucci and Balenciaga — whose $1,300 'T-Shirt Shirt' spawned countless memes this week — are pulling away from the pack. When was the last time a Gap t-shirt generated that kind of traction on Instagram?

Retail

The Gucci-Gap Divide: How Luxury Is Winning the Race for Millennial Spend

Luxury labels like Gucci and Balenciaga — whose $1,300 'T-Shirt Shirt' spawned countless memes this week — are pulling away from the pack. When was the last time a Gap t-shirt generated that kind of traction on Instagram?


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Man About Town Appoints Editor, Belstaff's New Designer

This week, Nini Bonavoglia joins Man About Town as editor, while Belstaff names Sean Lehnhardt-Moore as creative director.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Man About Town Appoints Editor, Belstaff's New Designer

This week, Nini Bonavoglia joins Man About Town as editor, while Belstaff names Sean Lehnhardt-Moore as creative director.


Luxury

Calvin Klein Owner PVH Beats Sales, Profit Estimates

Calvin Klein's sales rose 18 percent in the reported quarter, while Tommy Hilfiger reported sales growth of 21 percent.

Luxury

Calvin Klein Owner PVH Beats Sales, Profit Estimates

Calvin Klein's sales rose 18 percent in the reported quarter, while Tommy Hilfiger reported sales growth of 21 percent.


Luxury

Why Rappers Are Fashion’s New Royalty

After years of avoiding associations with hip-hop, the fashion industry has woken up to the marketing power of America’s greatest cultural export.

Luxury

Why Rappers Are Fashion’s New Royalty

After years of avoiding associations with hip-hop, the fashion industry has woken up to the marketing power of America’s greatest cultural export.


News & Analysis

The Global Influencer Economy, Part 1: The Dangers of Playing It Safe

What boosts the bottom line from London to Lagos? BoF examines the dark arts of influence and why brands can't afford to play it safe.

News & Analysis

The Global Influencer Economy, Part 1: The Dangers of Playing It Safe

What boosts the bottom line from London to Lagos? BoF examines the dark arts of influence and why brands can't afford to play it safe.


News & Analysis

Entertainment Publicity Firm Rogers & Cowan Acquires ITB Worldwide

The deal gives Rogers and Cowan access to fashion brands and influencers and expands the opportunities available to ITB clients.

News & Analysis

Entertainment Publicity Firm Rogers & Cowan Acquires ITB Worldwide

The deal gives Rogers and Cowan access to fashion brands and influencers and expands the opportunities available to ITB clients.


Luxury

Ssense’s Billion-Dollar Ambitions: More Than Hype

The e-tailer that pioneered selling luxury streetwear to millennials is opening a five-storey flagship in Montréal. The next challenge: building a billion-dollar global business while keeping its cool.

Luxury

Ssense’s Billion-Dollar Ambitions: More Than Hype

The e-tailer that pioneered selling luxury streetwear to millennials is opening a five-storey flagship in Montréal. The next challenge: building a billion-dollar global business while keeping its cool.


Beauty

Kim Kardashian Means Business

The most popular Kardashian of them all has parlayed her social media stardom into a fast-growing beauty business. Can she build a mega-brand that lasts?

Beauty

Kim Kardashian Means Business

The most popular Kardashian of them all has parlayed her social media stardom into a fast-growing beauty business. Can she build a mega-brand that lasts?


News & Analysis

CFDA Launches Digital Platform ‘Network’

An evolution of the former Fashion Incubator programme, Network will provide all CFDA members with all-round business mentorship.

News & Analysis

CFDA Launches Digital Platform ‘Network’

An evolution of the former Fashion Incubator programme, Network will provide all CFDA members with all-round business mentorship.


News & Analysis

Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren Betting on Denim Revival

Jeans have struggled to beat back more comfortable styles such as leggings and yoga wear, but fashion brands are renewing their focus on denim.

News & Analysis

Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren Betting on Denim Revival

Jeans have struggled to beat back more comfortable styles such as leggings and yoga wear, but fashion brands are renewing their focus on denim.


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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.

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