Adrian Joffe
President Dover Street Market, Comme des Garçons
The retail innovator has grown Comme des Garçons into global multi-brand fashion business with revenues of over $320 million.


Jun Takahashi, Undercover’s Elegant Punk
In a rare interview, the reclusive Japanese auteur-designer Jun Takahashi reveals the driving philosophy behind Undercover.

Jun Takahashi, Undercover’s Elegant Punk
In a rare interview, the reclusive Japanese auteur-designer Jun Takahashi reveals the driving philosophy behind Undercover.

New Life in Paris
Once in short supply, young Paris-based labels like Officine Générale, Vetements and Jacquemus are building budding businesses. What’s changed?

New Life in Paris
Once in short supply, young Paris-based labels like Officine Générale, Vetements and Jacquemus are building budding businesses. What’s changed?

The Children of Comme
No company in fashion has given birth to a collection of creative offspring quite like Rei Kawakubo’s Comme des Garçons.

The Children of Comme
No company in fashion has given birth to a collection of creative offspring quite like Rei Kawakubo’s Comme des Garçons.

Galliano’s Return
In his much-anticipated debut for Maison Margiela, John Galliano presented a captivating, wonderland-like homage to artisanal skills, which suffered from a sense of déjà vu, but proved the designer’s creativity was still in one piece.

Galliano’s Return
In his much-anticipated debut for Maison Margiela, John Galliano presented a captivating, wonderland-like homage to artisanal skills, which suffered from a sense of déjà vu, but proved the designer’s creativity was still in one piece.

Where Will Growth Come From in 2015? Fashion CEOs Speak
BoF speaks to leading fashion CEOs to understand their 2015 growth priorities.

Where Will Growth Come From in 2015? Fashion CEOs Speak
BoF speaks to leading fashion CEOs to understand their 2015 growth priorities.

Pop Quiz | Comme des Garçons, Puma, Christie’s
How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Comme des Garçons, Puma, Christie’s and more.

Pop Quiz | Comme des Garçons, Puma, Christie’s
How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Comme des Garçons, Puma, Christie’s and more.

Do Diffusion Lines Still Make Sense?
In the face of fierce competition and heavy cost structures, some brands are rethinking the logic of their diffusion lines.

Do Diffusion Lines Still Make Sense?
In the face of fierce competition and heavy cost structures, some brands are rethinking the logic of their diffusion lines.

The Frieze Effect
LONDON, United Kingdom — In 2003, the Frieze art fair launched as a modest event in a large tent in London's Regent's Park. But twelve years on, the

The Frieze Effect
LONDON, United Kingdom — In 2003, the Frieze art fair launched as a modest event in a large tent in London's Regent's Park. But twelve years on, the

Pop Quiz | Comme des Garçons, MiniLuxe, Pierre-Yves Roussel
You can find the correct answer and detailed explanation for each question immediately following the question (simply highlight to read), along with

Pop Quiz | Comme des Garçons, MiniLuxe, Pierre-Yves Roussel
You can find the correct answer and detailed explanation for each question immediately following the question (simply highlight to read), along with

Behind Comme des Garçons is Zen-Loving Contrarian
PARIS, France — On a gray spring morning in Paris, behind the facade of an 18th century building on the Place Vendome, a flying insect has somehow

Behind Comme des Garçons is Zen-Loving Contrarian
PARIS, France — On a gray spring morning in Paris, behind the facade of an 18th century building on the Place Vendome, a flying insect has somehow
What is The BoF 500?
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.




