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.


Narrative and Neorealism
In today’s “société du spectacle,” fashion shows increasingly resemble brutally concise theatre, sampling everything from war to the cult of the derelict.

Narrative and Neorealism
In today’s “société du spectacle,” fashion shows increasingly resemble brutally concise theatre, sampling everything from war to the cult of the derelict.

Igniting Demand in Paris
From Kenzo and Ami to Balmain and Hermès, labels cooked up menswear recipes for fans and followers.

Igniting Demand in Paris
From Kenzo and Ami to Balmain and Hermès, labels cooked up menswear recipes for fans and followers.

Dries Van Noten's Psychedelic Spectacular
Dream and reality merge against the unreal backdrop of the Opera Garnier.

Dries Van Noten's Psychedelic Spectacular
Dream and reality merge against the unreal backdrop of the Opera Garnier.

What’s Next for the American Department Store?
Changing consumer sentiment and over distribution of product has hit the department store model hard in the challenging US market. Can executives win back the magic through a series of ambitious new year initiatives?

What’s Next for the American Department Store?
Changing consumer sentiment and over distribution of product has hit the department store model hard in the challenging US market. Can executives win back the magic through a series of ambitious new year initiatives?

In Digital Age, Holiday Windows Still Drive Sales
Despite the rising importance of digital touchpoints, brands and retailers are still pouring money into elaborate holiday windows. Why?

In Digital Age, Holiday Windows Still Drive Sales
Despite the rising importance of digital touchpoints, brands and retailers are still pouring money into elaborate holiday windows. Why?

Petra Flannery, Stylist to the Modern Stars
Known for zipping her clients Emma Stone, Claire Danes and Zoe Saldana into bold and atypical red carpet looks, the Los Angeles-based stylist shares her thoughts on the state of celebrity dressing.

Petra Flannery, Stylist to the Modern Stars
Known for zipping her clients Emma Stone, Claire Danes and Zoe Saldana into bold and atypical red carpet looks, the Los Angeles-based stylist shares her thoughts on the state of celebrity dressing.

Dancing on the Lip of the Volcano with Dries Van Noten
All things taboo prove irresistibly attractive in a dark and decadent collection from Dries Van Noten.

Dancing on the Lip of the Volcano with Dries Van Noten
All things taboo prove irresistibly attractive in a dark and decadent collection from Dries Van Noten.

Paris Newcomer Koché Collides Couture and Streetwear
This month, our Spotlight shines on Christelle Kocher, whose one-year-old streetwear-inflected brand Koché is tapping couture techniques.

Paris Newcomer Koché Collides Couture and Streetwear
This month, our Spotlight shines on Christelle Kocher, whose one-year-old streetwear-inflected brand Koché is tapping couture techniques.

Jill Wenger's Totokaelo: From Local Boutique to Global Aspirations
On the eve of Totokaelo’s New York store opening and the launch of its own ready-to-wear line, the founder and chief executive talks about her start in Seattle, global expansion plans and why e-commerce is the most important part of her business.

Jill Wenger's Totokaelo: From Local Boutique to Global Aspirations
On the eve of Totokaelo’s New York store opening and the launch of its own ready-to-wear line, the founder and chief executive talks about her start in Seattle, global expansion plans and why e-commerce is the most important part of her business.

Tommy Ton Goes His Own Way
The leading street style photographer speaks exclusively to BoF about breaking away from Style.com to launch his own website, Tommyton.com.

Tommy Ton Goes His Own Way
The leading street style photographer speaks exclusively to BoF about breaking away from Style.com to launch his own website, Tommyton.com.
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