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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The 'Fashionisation' of Childrenswear
Luxury houses and independent brands are tapping increased consumer demand for trend-led, sustainable and designer childrenswear.

The 'Fashionisation' of Childrenswear
Luxury houses and independent brands are tapping increased consumer demand for trend-led, sustainable and designer childrenswear.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.




