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Fashion Backpacks, From Mere Trend to Modern Wardrobe Staple
More than just the trendy bag of the moment, fashion backpacks are becoming a true wardrobe staple. BoF reports.
Fashion Backpacks, From Mere Trend to Modern Wardrobe Staple
More than just the trendy bag of the moment, fashion backpacks are becoming a true wardrobe staple. BoF reports.
Building Damir Doma
It took a fortuitous encounter in front of a bike shop in Bavaria for Damir Doma to find that rarest of things: the right deep-pocketed partner, willing to put in time, energy and resources to see the designer’s fledgling label through its difficult first years and get it off the ground. But six years later, with his own store, close to 9 million euros in sales and a new co-chairman, it is clear that Doma’s ascent up the tricky ranks of Paris fashion has been driven by more than luck. BoF reports.
Building Damir Doma
It took a fortuitous encounter in front of a bike shop in Bavaria for Damir Doma to find that rarest of things: the right deep-pocketed partner, willing to put in time, energy and resources to see the designer’s fledgling label through its difficult first years and get it off the ground. But six years later, with his own store, close to 9 million euros in sales and a new co-chairman, it is clear that Doma’s ascent up the tricky ranks of Paris fashion has been driven by more than luck. BoF reports.
The Gatekeepers Who Hold the Keys to Japanese Fashion
BoF examines Japan's 'madoguchi,' the bicultural point people who play the critical role of scout, market researcher, mediator, cultural ambassador, interpreter and deal broker for Western businesses seeking out the most exciting niche labels in Tokyo's often impenetrable fashion landscape.
The Gatekeepers Who Hold the Keys to Japanese Fashion
BoF examines Japan's 'madoguchi,' the bicultural point people who play the critical role of scout, market researcher, mediator, cultural ambassador, interpreter and deal broker for Western businesses seeking out the most exciting niche labels in Tokyo's often impenetrable fashion landscape.
It's Time to Talk About Fashion's Poor Payors
A number of prestigious retailers have been squeezing young London designers on payment terms and, in some cases, failing to pay on time, which can be debilitating for emerging fashion businesses. These practices must be stopped.
It's Time to Talk About Fashion's Poor Payors
A number of prestigious retailers have been squeezing young London designers on payment terms and, in some cases, failing to pay on time, which can be debilitating for emerging fashion businesses. These practices must be stopped.
John Skelton's Creative Eye
With a sharp eye for new talent and an uncompromising creative vision, John Skelton has become one of the industry's most respected buyers.
John Skelton's Creative Eye
With a sharp eye for new talent and an uncompromising creative vision, John Skelton has become one of the industry's most respected buyers.
Turning Point | How J.W. Anderson Became a Brand Builder
Today, we are pleased to introduce Turning Point, a new BoF series examining critical moments in the careers of fashion’s brightest rising stars, starting with London-based designer J.W. Anderson.
Turning Point | How J.W. Anderson Became a Brand Builder
Today, we are pleased to introduce Turning Point, a new BoF series examining critical moments in the careers of fashion’s brightest rising stars, starting with London-based designer J.W. Anderson.
Op-Ed | Fashion's Unsung Internet Forums
Today, in our latest Op-Ed, Eugene Rabkin, founder of stylezeitgeist.com, examines the unique dynamics of influential, but largely unsung, fashion
Op-Ed | Fashion's Unsung Internet Forums
Today, in our latest Op-Ed, Eugene Rabkin, founder of stylezeitgeist.com, examines the unique dynamics of influential, but largely unsung, fashion
The Spotlight | Yang Li
LONDON, United Kingdom — This month, the Spotlight turns to Yang Li, a 24-year-old Central Saint Martins dropout and former Raf Simons intern, whose
The Spotlight | Yang Li
LONDON, United Kingdom — This month, the Spotlight turns to Yang Li, a 24-year-old Central Saint Martins dropout and former Raf Simons intern, whose
Table of Contents is a 'Three-Dimensional Publication'
PORTLAND, United States — With its outdoorsy-meets-grunge aesthetic, this damp city in the forested Pacific Northwest is no glossy fashion capital.
Table of Contents is a 'Three-Dimensional Publication'
PORTLAND, United States — With its outdoorsy-meets-grunge aesthetic, this damp city in the forested Pacific Northwest is no glossy fashion capital.
The Spotlight | Thamanyah by Ahmed Abdelrahman
PARIS, France — "I met him at the gym, in his boxing shorts, fancy sneakers and large Kelly Bag as a gym bag," recalls Michèle Lamy — Rick Owens '
The Spotlight | Thamanyah by Ahmed Abdelrahman
PARIS, France — "I met him at the gym, in his boxing shorts, fancy sneakers and large Kelly Bag as a gym bag," recalls Michèle Lamy — Rick Owens '