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 on Being a Citizen of the World in the Age of Cultural Appropriation
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks on the #BoFVOICES stage to discuss the challenges of being a 'citizen of the world' amid rising critique of cultural appropriation. Watch now.

Dries Van Noten on Being a Citizen of the World in the Age of Cultural Appropriation
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks on the #BoFVOICES stage to discuss the challenges of being a 'citizen of the world' amid rising critique of cultural appropriation. Watch now.

A Guide to Working With Niche Influencers
In the world of influencer marketing, fewer followers can be a good thing. But how should brands measure the success of such partnerships, and what’s the real ROI?

A Guide to Working With Niche Influencers
In the world of influencer marketing, fewer followers can be a good thing. But how should brands measure the success of such partnerships, and what’s the real ROI?

Fast-Rising Business Publication Quartz Launches Lifestyle Play
Quartzy, which goes live Wednesday, will include expanded coverage of fashion and travel, offering a compelling harbour for luxury advertising.

Fast-Rising Business Publication Quartz Launches Lifestyle Play
Quartzy, which goes live Wednesday, will include expanded coverage of fashion and travel, offering a compelling harbour for luxury advertising.

BoF to Launch Salons at VOICES in Partnership With QIC Global Real Estate
Today, BoF and VOICES principal partner QIC Global Real Estate are launching new, intimate salon-style conversations at the annual gathering.

BoF to Launch Salons at VOICES in Partnership With QIC Global Real Estate
Today, BoF and VOICES principal partner QIC Global Real Estate are launching new, intimate salon-style conversations at the annual gathering.

Sirloin’s 'Stupid Elegance'
This month, our Spotlight shines on a design duo whose womenswear line has attracted influential global stockists with its unconventional take on underwear as outerwear.

Sirloin’s 'Stupid Elegance'
This month, our Spotlight shines on a design duo whose womenswear line has attracted influential global stockists with its unconventional take on underwear as outerwear.

Giorgio Armani Speaks on Restructuring and Succession Plans
The designer and chief executive speaks exclusively to BoF on cleaning up the Armani Group’s brand portfolio — and what’s next.

Giorgio Armani Speaks on Restructuring and Succession Plans
The designer and chief executive speaks exclusively to BoF on cleaning up the Armani Group’s brand portfolio — and what’s next.

Dries Van Noten, Carine Roitfeld, Joe Gebbia and Dynamo to Speak at VOICES 2017
These are the latest globally renowned speakers confirmed to join fashion industry leaders from around the world at the second annual edition of VOICES, from November 29 to December 1 in Oxfordshire, UK.

Dries Van Noten, Carine Roitfeld, Joe Gebbia and Dynamo to Speak at VOICES 2017
These are the latest globally renowned speakers confirmed to join fashion industry leaders from around the world at the second annual edition of VOICES, from November 29 to December 1 in Oxfordshire, UK.

In Paris, Fighting for Fashion in an Era of Stuff
Amidst a ‘supermarket of style’, only a handful of designers delivered fashion embedded with real emotion, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

In Paris, Fighting for Fashion in an Era of Stuff
Amidst a ‘supermarket of style’, only a handful of designers delivered fashion embedded with real emotion, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Dries Van Noten's Optimistic Spirit
The designer inaugurated his next century of presentations by accentuating the positive: ornaments were garments, garments were ornament.

Dries Van Noten's Optimistic Spirit
The designer inaugurated his next century of presentations by accentuating the positive: ornaments were garments, garments were ornament.

Has Backstage Beauty Lost its Gloss?
Backstage beauty has become big business, but as access widens and the novelty fades, is it still worth the investment?

Has Backstage Beauty Lost its Gloss?
Backstage beauty has become big business, but as access widens and the novelty fades, is it still worth the investment?
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