Ann Demeulemeester
Founder, Ann Demeulemeester
One of the original ‘Antwerp Six’ designers, she has built a successful business around her gothic, bohemian-inspired collections.
How Streetwear Is Transforming the Middle East's Retail Mecca
A new style tribe is challenging Dubai's reputation as a shopping hub for old-fashioned luxury bling.
How Streetwear Is Transforming the Middle East's Retail Mecca
A new style tribe is challenging Dubai's reputation as a shopping hub for old-fashioned luxury bling.
Billion-Dollar Retailer Reveals Future Plans for China
At the helm of a 750-store network across Greater China, Sham Kar Wai knows a thing or two about the Chinese consumer. On the eve of I.T Group’s 30th anniversary, the founder and CEO explains how he will double down on the market.
Billion-Dollar Retailer Reveals Future Plans for China
At the helm of a 750-store network across Greater China, Sham Kar Wai knows a thing or two about the Chinese consumer. On the eve of I.T Group’s 30th anniversary, the founder and CEO explains how he will double down on the market.
An Antwerp Six Designer Re-Emerges in Tokyo
Marina Yee, perhaps the most mysterious member of the famed collective, will host an exhibition at Laila Tokio in Japan.
An Antwerp Six Designer Re-Emerges in Tokyo
Marina Yee, perhaps the most mysterious member of the famed collective, will host an exhibition at Laila Tokio in Japan.
Why Rappers Are Fashion’s New Royalty
After years of avoiding associations with hip-hop, the fashion industry has woken up to the marketing power of America’s greatest cultural export.
Why Rappers Are Fashion’s New Royalty
After years of avoiding associations with hip-hop, the fashion industry has woken up to the marketing power of America’s greatest cultural export.
Antwerp Academy Student Suicide Calls Teaching Methods into Question
The fashion programme at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, led by Walter Van Beirendonck, is one of the most prestigious in the world. But after a recent suicide, current and former students have come forward with accounts of depression and drug abuse, calling teaching methods into question.
Antwerp Academy Student Suicide Calls Teaching Methods into Question
The fashion programme at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, led by Walter Van Beirendonck, is one of the most prestigious in the world. But after a recent suicide, current and former students have come forward with accounts of depression and drug abuse, calling teaching methods into question.
Anne Chapelle’s Next Move: Rebooting Poiret
The Belgian businesswoman behind the rise of Ann Demeulemeester and Haider Ackermann has taken on a new challenge: resurrecting Paul Poiret.
Anne Chapelle’s Next Move: Rebooting Poiret
The Belgian businesswoman behind the rise of Ann Demeulemeester and Haider Ackermann has taken on a new challenge: resurrecting Paul Poiret.
The School of Dazed
Dazed & Confused may have been started by students, but 25 years later, it has become a training ground for multiple generations of fashion creatives.
The School of Dazed
Dazed & Confused may have been started by students, but 25 years later, it has become a training ground for multiple generations of fashion creatives.
In Paris, Singularity Shines Through the Incoherence
The winners of the season were designers who stuck to a single, brilliant idea, like Demna Gvasalia at Balenciaga, Rei Kawakubo at Comme des Garçons and Jun Takahashi of Undercover, argues Angelo Flaccavento.
In Paris, Singularity Shines Through the Incoherence
The winners of the season were designers who stuck to a single, brilliant idea, like Demna Gvasalia at Balenciaga, Rei Kawakubo at Comme des Garçons and Jun Takahashi of Undercover, argues Angelo Flaccavento.
Why Fashion Forums Still Matter
In the age of Instagram and Snapchat, forums may seem like antiquated artefacts of a bygone era, but fashion needs them more than ever, argues Susanna Lau.
Why Fashion Forums Still Matter
In the age of Instagram and Snapchat, forums may seem like antiquated artefacts of a bygone era, but fashion needs them more than ever, argues Susanna Lau.
Top Fashion Schools in Belgium: Examining Antwerp's Approach
In BoF’s second annual global fashion schools ranking, Antwerp’s Royal Academy came fourth at both BA and MA level and was the only Belgian school to make the ranking. So how does Antwerp do it?
Top Fashion Schools in Belgium: Examining Antwerp's Approach
In BoF’s second annual global fashion schools ranking, Antwerp’s Royal Academy came fourth at both BA and MA level and was the only Belgian school to make the ranking. So how does Antwerp do it?
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.
