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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
Retail

Totokaelo Acquired by Herschel Supply Co. Owner

Young-luxury retailer Totokaelo, which opened an ambitious store in New York City last autumn, has entered into a deal with Vancouver-based Herschel Capital Corp., the owner of accessories brand Herschel Supply Co.

Retail

Totokaelo Acquired by Herschel Supply Co. Owner

Young-luxury retailer Totokaelo, which opened an ambitious store in New York City last autumn, has entered into a deal with Vancouver-based Herschel Capital Corp., the owner of accessories brand Herschel Supply Co.


News & Analysis

Band of Outsiders, Take Two

Financial backer CLCC and a trio of Antwerp-based designers are reviving the indie label, which shuttered in 2015 after failing to pay its debts.

News & Analysis

Band of Outsiders, Take Two

Financial backer CLCC and a trio of Antwerp-based designers are reviving the indie label, which shuttered in 2015 after failing to pay its debts.


News & Analysis

Wang, Ghesquière and More Support Apple in Patent War

Top fashion designers have signed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court of the United States to reject Samsung’s appeal in its legal battle with Apple over design patents.

News & Analysis

Wang, Ghesquière and More Support Apple in Patent War

Top fashion designers have signed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court of the United States to reject Samsung’s appeal in its legal battle with Apple over design patents.


Technology

Software Is Reshaping Fashion's Back End

Digital has revolutionised the front-end of fashion, but the industry’s less glossy back-end systems have remained relatively untouched — until now.

Technology

Software Is Reshaping Fashion's Back End

Digital has revolutionised the front-end of fashion, but the industry’s less glossy back-end systems have remained relatively untouched — until now.


Fashion Week

Finding Fashion's Reset Button

Tragedy — both political and personal — hung over a Paris fashion week punctuated by masterful shows by Demna Gvasalia's Balenciaga and Rick Owens.

Fashion Week

Finding Fashion's Reset Button

Tragedy — both political and personal — hung over a Paris fashion week punctuated by masterful shows by Demna Gvasalia's Balenciaga and Rick Owens.


Fashion Week

An Anti-Industrial Revolution at Dries Van Noten

Van Noten is a true designer — maybe even old school — in his passion for his craft, and this collection brought him back to the stuff that human hands make.

Fashion Week

An Anti-Industrial Revolution at Dries Van Noten

Van Noten is a true designer — maybe even old school — in his passion for his craft, and this collection brought him back to the stuff that human hands make.


News & Analysis

The 'Fashionisation' of Childrenswear

Luxury houses and independent brands are tapping increased consumer demand for trend-led, sustainable and designer childrenswear.

News & Analysis

The 'Fashionisation' of Childrenswear

Luxury houses and independent brands are tapping increased consumer demand for trend-led, sustainable and designer childrenswear.


Workplace & Talent

New Partners on BoF Careers: Ordre, Accademia Costume e Moda

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

New Partners on BoF Careers: Ordre, Accademia Costume e Moda

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


News & Analysis

Doctor Tim Blanks

Last week, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Academy of Art University. His first lesson: approach every interaction with passion, curiosity and joy.

News & Analysis

Doctor Tim Blanks

Last week, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Academy of Art University. His first lesson: approach every interaction with passion, curiosity and joy.


News & Analysis

Neil Barrett: ‘It’s a Question of Constantly Perfecting Products That Men Buy Into’

With rigour and consistency, the designer has grown his independent business to a turnover of €90 million in 2015, up more than 50 percent from the year before.

News & Analysis

Neil Barrett: ‘It’s a Question of Constantly Perfecting Products That Men Buy Into’

With rigour and consistency, the designer has grown his independent business to a turnover of €90 million in 2015, up more than 50 percent from the year before.


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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.

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