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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.

Adrian Joffe
Luxury

Jun Takahashi, Undercover’s Elegant Punk

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

Luxury

Jun Takahashi, Undercover’s Elegant Punk

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


News & Analysis

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?

News & Analysis

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?


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Global Markets

Where Will Growth Come From in 2015? Fashion CEOs Speak

BoF speaks to leading fashion CEOs to understand their 2015 growth priorities.

Global Markets

Where Will Growth Come From in 2015? Fashion CEOs Speak

BoF speaks to leading fashion CEOs to understand their 2015 growth priorities.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Luxury

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

Luxury

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


News & Analysis

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

News & Analysis

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


Retail

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

Retail

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


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