Dries Van Noten
Founder, Dries Van Noten
One of the ‘Antwerp Six,’ the third-generation designer has built a profitable fashion business, known for its intelligent prints, on his own terms.


Dries Van Noten Celebrates Letting Go
The powerful collection was brash and glam, creating hybrids of other times and places that prove seductive in this moment.

Dries Van Noten Celebrates Letting Go
The powerful collection was brash and glam, creating hybrids of other times and places that prove seductive in this moment.

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.

At Paris Menswear, a Prayer for Proper Clothes
In an industry drowning in hype and appropriation, the skill level of designers still makes a difference.

At Paris Menswear, a Prayer for Proper Clothes
In an industry drowning in hype and appropriation, the skill level of designers still makes a difference.

Ex-Dries Van Noten Designer Debuts Sustainable Line Phipps
Today in Paris, Spencer Phipps, a former men’s designer at Dries Van Noten, is launching a new line blending sustainability and slouch.

Ex-Dries Van Noten Designer Debuts Sustainable Line Phipps
Today in Paris, Spencer Phipps, a former men’s designer at Dries Van Noten, is launching a new line blending sustainability and slouch.

A Blank Slate at Dries Van Noten
The designer appeared to stake yet another claim to the title of fashion’s unlikeliest psychonaut, but it was hard not to expect more from the result.

A Blank Slate at Dries Van Noten
The designer appeared to stake yet another claim to the title of fashion’s unlikeliest psychonaut, but it was hard not to expect more from the result.

The BoF Podcast Episode 29: Citizen of the World
Amid rising critique of cultural appropriation, Dries Van Noten speaks to Tim Blanks about the challenges of being a 'citizen of the world.'

The BoF Podcast Episode 29: Citizen of the World
Amid rising critique of cultural appropriation, Dries Van Noten speaks to Tim Blanks about the challenges of being a 'citizen of the world.'

New Year, New You: Career Advice From Fashion Leaders
BoF asked fashion leaders including Dries Van Noten, Karlie Kloss, Dapper Dan and Natalia Vodianova for their advice on how to make the most of a career in fashion. Watch now.

New Year, New You: Career Advice From Fashion Leaders
BoF asked fashion leaders including Dries Van Noten, Karlie Kloss, Dapper Dan and Natalia Vodianova for their advice on how to make the most of a career in fashion. Watch now.

The Best of BoF 2017 | VOICES
Today, we highlight some of the top discussions from this year's VOICES, BoF's annual gathering for big thinkers in partnership with QIC Real Estate. Watch now.

The Best of BoF 2017 | VOICES
Today, we highlight some of the top discussions from this year's VOICES, BoF's annual gathering for big thinkers in partnership with QIC Real Estate. Watch now.

VOICES 2017 Challenges Industry to Collaborate and Embrace Inclusivity Revolution
Fashion industry leaders joined economists, scientists, activists, innovators and catalysts from over twenty countries for the 2017 edition of #BoFVOICES, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers. Watch the highlights.

VOICES 2017 Challenges Industry to Collaborate and Embrace Inclusivity Revolution
Fashion industry leaders joined economists, scientists, activists, innovators and catalysts from over twenty countries for the 2017 edition of #BoFVOICES, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers. Watch the highlights.

Inside VOICES 2017: 4 Key Themes Shaping Fashion and the Wider World
Global anxiety, the power of cross-industry collaboration, the inclusivity revolution and technology-driven innovation were the top themes at VOICES 2017, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.

Inside VOICES 2017: 4 Key Themes Shaping Fashion and the Wider World
Global anxiety, the power of cross-industry collaboration, the inclusivity revolution and technology-driven innovation were the top themes at VOICES 2017, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.
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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.




