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.
Pop Quiz | Dover Street Market, Fit Technology, Smartwatch Market
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 Dover Street Market, fit technology, and more.
Pop Quiz | Dover Street Market, Fit Technology, Smartwatch Market
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 Dover Street Market, fit technology, and more.
BoF Exclusive | Dover Street Market to Dip Toes in Social Media, Open New Chapter
BoF can reveal that Dover Street Market is set to launch an account on Instagram, charting a different course to parent company Comme des Garçons and kicking-off a tenth anniversary celebration that will see the store transformed from top to bottom.
BoF Exclusive | Dover Street Market to Dip Toes in Social Media, Open New Chapter
BoF can reveal that Dover Street Market is set to launch an account on Instagram, charting a different course to parent company Comme des Garçons and kicking-off a tenth anniversary celebration that will see the store transformed from top to bottom.
For Chris Gelinas, Going Slow Keeps Him Steady
Set to present his third CG by Chris Gelinas collection at New York Fashion Week, the Canadian-born, New York-based designer speaks to BoF on how he’s balancing early critical success with the challenges of running a fashion start-up.
For Chris Gelinas, Going Slow Keeps Him Steady
Set to present his third CG by Chris Gelinas collection at New York Fashion Week, the Canadian-born, New York-based designer speaks to BoF on how he’s balancing early critical success with the challenges of running a fashion start-up.
The Evolution of Pitti Uomo, Part II: New Frontiers and Building Brand Pitti
Since its inception, Pitti Uomo has grown into the largest and most influential menswear trade show of its kind. In the second instalment of a two-part series, we examine how Pitti Uomo became a global player.
The Evolution of Pitti Uomo, Part II: New Frontiers and Building Brand Pitti
Since its inception, Pitti Uomo has grown into the largest and most influential menswear trade show of its kind. In the second instalment of a two-part series, we examine how Pitti Uomo became a global player.
Is London’s Luxury Ground-Zero Under Threat?
London’s Mayfair continues to attract large numbers of high-net-worth individuals from around the world and the luxury brands that court them. But there are concerns in some quarters that the area’s high-end hipness is threatening the very characteristics that made it desirable in the first place.
Is London’s Luxury Ground-Zero Under Threat?
London’s Mayfair continues to attract large numbers of high-net-worth individuals from around the world and the luxury brands that court them. But there are concerns in some quarters that the area’s high-end hipness is threatening the very characteristics that made it desirable in the first place.
A Landmark Year for BoF
2013 has been a landmark year for BoF. Imran Amed reflects on the year gone by and looks ahead to 2014.
A Landmark Year for BoF
2013 has been a landmark year for BoF. Imran Amed reflects on the year gone by and looks ahead to 2014.
Adrian Joffe, Tending the Garden of Comme des Garçons
Comme des Garçons has quietly grown a global multi-brand fashion business that now generates $220 million in revenue per year. BoF talks to Adrian Joffe — president of Comme des Garçons International and retail guru behind Dover Street Market — about tending the precious root of creativity from which the company's unconventional collections and business strategies both derive.
Adrian Joffe, Tending the Garden of Comme des Garçons
Comme des Garçons has quietly grown a global multi-brand fashion business that now generates $220 million in revenue per year. BoF talks to Adrian Joffe — president of Comme des Garçons International and retail guru behind Dover Street Market — about tending the precious root of creativity from which the company's unconventional collections and business strategies both derive.
Introducing The #BoF500
The Business of Fashion is delighted to announce the BoF 500, an innovative, multi-channel initiative, exploring the people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of BoF and powered by social media.
Introducing The #BoF500
The Business of Fashion is delighted to announce the BoF 500, an innovative, multi-channel initiative, exploring the people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of BoF and powered by social media.
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.
The Shifting Winds of New York Retail — Part 3: Emerging Districts
In a three-part report, BoF examines New York City's ever-shifting retail landscape. Today, we look at Manhattan’s emerging luxury retail districts.
The Shifting Winds of New York Retail — Part 3: Emerging Districts
In a three-part report, BoF examines New York City's ever-shifting retail landscape. Today, we look at Manhattan’s emerging luxury retail districts.
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.
