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.
African Menswear Goes Global
From the racks of Tokyo retailers to the showrooms of Pitti Uomo, African menswear brands are enjoying both critical and commercial acclaim.
African Menswear Goes Global
From the racks of Tokyo retailers to the showrooms of Pitti Uomo, African menswear brands are enjoying both critical and commercial acclaim.
Hard-Edged Defiance at Dries Van Noten
There was a hard edge that was something new for Van Noten — an emphasis on strong shape rather than rich decoration. It felt defiant and that certainly felt right for now.
Hard-Edged Defiance at Dries Van Noten
There was a hard edge that was something new for Van Noten — an emphasis on strong shape rather than rich decoration. It felt defiant and that certainly felt right for now.
The $13 Billion Zipper Wars
Japan’s YKK Group and China’s SBS control more than half the world’s zipper supply. In this global fastening arms race, who will come out on top?
The $13 Billion Zipper Wars
Japan’s YKK Group and China’s SBS control more than half the world’s zipper supply. In this global fastening arms race, who will come out on top?
Capitalising on Canada’s Fashion Moment
‘The Great White North’ has never felt more culturally relevant and luxury retailers have taken note. But how real — and big — is the opportunity?
Capitalising on Canada’s Fashion Moment
‘The Great White North’ has never felt more culturally relevant and luxury retailers have taken note. But how real — and big — is the opportunity?
Sam McKnight’s Natural Touch
With a solo exhibition set to launch at London's Somerset House, the legendary hair stylist Sam McKnight opens up about Karl Lagerfeld, Princess Diana and the future of fashion.
Sam McKnight’s Natural Touch
With a solo exhibition set to launch at London's Somerset House, the legendary hair stylist Sam McKnight opens up about Karl Lagerfeld, Princess Diana and the future of fashion.
#BoF500 – The New Class: Creative Class
It is the diverse talents of creatives that bring fashion to life. Meet the 12 photographers, casting directors and stylists who are new to the #BoF500 this year.
#BoF500 – The New Class: Creative Class
It is the diverse talents of creatives that bring fashion to life. Meet the 12 photographers, casting directors and stylists who are new to the #BoF500 this year.
Amidst Hong Kong Gloom, Joyce Launches Redesign With Theatrics
In the face of challenging retail results, some players are investing in Hong Kong in the hopes that they will reap rewards when the market eventually picks up.
Amidst Hong Kong Gloom, Joyce Launches Redesign With Theatrics
In the face of challenging retail results, some players are investing in Hong Kong in the hopes that they will reap rewards when the market eventually picks up.
Rick Owens is the Walrus
Innocence and experience: those are the poles around which Owens’ work has often rotated, but there was a new purity in the vision he offered today.
Rick Owens is the Walrus
Innocence and experience: those are the poles around which Owens’ work has often rotated, but there was a new purity in the vision he offered today.
At Dries Van Noten, Time in Beautiful Suspense
“Daring a little bit more. Losing control…a little.” That’s how Dries Van Noten described his emotional input for a collection that worked startling contrasts to great effect.
At Dries Van Noten, Time in Beautiful Suspense
“Daring a little bit more. Losing control…a little.” That’s how Dries Van Noten described his emotional input for a collection that worked startling contrasts to great effect.
Sies Marjan, The Luxury Label That Appeared From Thin Air
Designer Sander Lak, chief executive Joey Laurenti, and financial backer Nancy Marks talk exclusively to BoF about building a new American luxury label from the bottom up.
Sies Marjan, The Luxury Label That Appeared From Thin Air
Designer Sander Lak, chief executive Joey Laurenti, and financial backer Nancy Marks talk exclusively to BoF about building a new American luxury label from the bottom up.
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.
