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Nicolas Ghesquière

Artistic Director of Women's Collections, Louis Vuitton

The designer who brought Balenciaga to the cutting edge is now breathing new life into heritage brand Louis Vuitton.

Nicolas Ghesquière
Fashion Week

The Return of Ready-to-Wear

In Paris, real clothes triumphed over high concept, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

The Return of Ready-to-Wear

In Paris, real clothes triumphed over high concept, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Tack and Techno at Louis Vuitton

As much as Nicolas Ghesquière insisted on the value of diversity, there was a curious, dulling uniformity in his march-past of models.

Fashion Week

Tack and Techno at Louis Vuitton

As much as Nicolas Ghesquière insisted on the value of diversity, there was a curious, dulling uniformity in his march-past of models.


News & Analysis

Why Representation at Fashion Week Shouldn't Be a Fad

A “millennial mindset” is taking hold across the luxury market — and across age groups and geographies — changing the purchasing habits of all generations of consumers.

News & Analysis

Why Representation at Fashion Week Shouldn't Be a Fad

A “millennial mindset” is taking hold across the luxury market — and across age groups and geographies — changing the purchasing habits of all generations of consumers.


Fashion Week

Paco Rabanne’s New Bohemia

This was a compelling collection but lacked Julien Dossena’s trademark sense of gentle control, making the goings a bit haphazard, if still joyous and fresh.

Fashion Week

Paco Rabanne’s New Bohemia

This was a compelling collection but lacked Julien Dossena’s trademark sense of gentle control, making the goings a bit haphazard, if still joyous and fresh.


Fashion Week

Lanvin’s New Codes

Bruno Sialelli's light and airy debut had potential, but was too heavily marked with the stamp of his former employer.

Fashion Week

Lanvin’s New Codes

Bruno Sialelli's light and airy debut had potential, but was too heavily marked with the stamp of his former employer.


Media

Self Service Marks 25 Years with Nicolas Ghesquière Covers

Editor-in-chief Ezra Petronio talks to BoF about the magazine's inception, its raison d'être and its latest issue.

Media

Self Service Marks 25 Years with Nicolas Ghesquière Covers

Editor-in-chief Ezra Petronio talks to BoF about the magazine's inception, its raison d'être and its latest issue.


News & Analysis

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld

The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.

News & Analysis

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld

The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.


News & Analysis

The Problem With Condé Nast's Paywall

The publisher aims to bolster its business by introducing digital subscriptions across its titles by the end of the year. But the move may not address the root of the company's challenges.

News & Analysis

The Problem With Condé Nast's Paywall

The publisher aims to bolster its business by introducing digital subscriptions across its titles by the end of the year. But the move may not address the root of the company's challenges.


Luxury

Lanvin Appoints New Creative Director

Bruno Sialelli has been appointed as creative director of the French luxury fashion house.

Luxury

Lanvin Appoints New Creative Director

Bruno Sialelli has been appointed as creative director of the French luxury fashion house.


News & Analysis

Why Star Designers (Typically) Don’t Get Their Own Labels

Launching a Nicolas Ghesquière or Hedi Slimane brand is risky business, even for a major conglomerate, due to high capital expenditure requirements and the quandary of trademark ownership.

News & Analysis

Why Star Designers (Typically) Don’t Get Their Own Labels

Launching a Nicolas Ghesquière or Hedi Slimane brand is risky business, even for a major conglomerate, due to high capital expenditure requirements and the quandary of trademark ownership.


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