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.


The Return of Ready-to-Wear
In Paris, real clothes triumphed over high concept, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

The Return of Ready-to-Wear
In Paris, real clothes triumphed over high concept, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lanvin Appoints New Creative Director
Bruno Sialelli has been appointed as creative director of the French luxury fashion house.

Lanvin Appoints New Creative Director
Bruno Sialelli has been appointed as creative director of the French luxury fashion house.

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.

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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