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Ann Demeulemeester

Founder, Ann Demeulemeester

One of the original ‘Antwerp Six’ designers, she has built a successful business around her gothic, bohemian-inspired collections.

Ann Demeulemeester
News & Analysis

Tomes of the Times

Just in time for the holidays, Colin McDowell picks the best fashion books of the season.

News & Analysis

Tomes of the Times

Just in time for the holidays, Colin McDowell picks the best fashion books of the season.


Workplace & Talent

Alister Mackie: 'Fashion Became About Young People, Not Glamour and Status'

Alister Mackie sits down with BoF to discuss his analogue working methods, the 1990s Britpop scene that shaped his distinctive indie styling and his relationship with Katy England.

Workplace & Talent

Alister Mackie: 'Fashion Became About Young People, Not Glamour and Status'

Alister Mackie sits down with BoF to discuss his analogue working methods, the 1990s Britpop scene that shaped his distinctive indie styling and his relationship with Katy England.


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

Op-Ed | What is Fashion For?

Fashion is about aesthetics, theatre and meaning, not merely comfort, argues Eugene Rabkin, in response to Cathy Horyn’s recent piece for The New York Times, “Slave No More.”

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | What is Fashion For?

Fashion is about aesthetics, theatre and meaning, not merely comfort, argues Eugene Rabkin, in response to Cathy Horyn’s recent piece for The New York Times, “Slave No More.”


Global Markets

Riding Poland's Next Wave

Now a prosperous nation with an eye for quality and dressing bang on trend, Poles are craving more individuality and opulence in their wardrobes.

Global Markets

Riding Poland's Next Wave

Now a prosperous nation with an eye for quality and dressing bang on trend, Poles are craving more individuality and opulence in their wardrobes.



News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Thank You, Ann Demeulemeester

Ann Demeulemeester is proof that if you stick to your guns, even the fickle fashion world will listen, says Eugene Rabkin.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Thank You, Ann Demeulemeester

Ann Demeulemeester is proof that if you stick to your guns, even the fickle fashion world will listen, says Eugene Rabkin.


News & Analysis

Ann Demeulemeester to Exit Label

Ann Demeulemeester, one of the original “Antwerp Six” designers who has built a successful business around her gothic, bohemian-inspired collections, is set to depart the fashion label bearing her name.

News & Analysis

Ann Demeulemeester to Exit Label

Ann Demeulemeester, one of the original “Antwerp Six” designers who has built a successful business around her gothic, bohemian-inspired collections, is set to depart the fashion label bearing her name.


Global Markets

In North Africa, a Story of Morocco and the Rest

Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya may be North African neighbours, but their fashion markets are running at distinctly different speeds.

Global Markets

In North Africa, a Story of Morocco and the Rest

Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya may be North African neighbours, but their fashion markets are running at distinctly different speeds.


News & Analysis

Downtown Dallas Gets a Fashionable Makeover

In the long-neglected area near the Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas, a newly fashionable retail neighbourhood is rising.

News & Analysis

Downtown Dallas Gets a Fashionable Makeover

In the long-neglected area near the Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas, a newly fashionable retail neighbourhood is rising.


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