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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
Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


Fashion Week

Igniting Demand in Paris

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

Fashion Week

Igniting Demand in Paris

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


Fashion Week

Dries Van Noten's Psychedelic Spectacular

Dream and reality merge against the unreal backdrop of the Opera Garnier.

Fashion Week

Dries Van Noten's Psychedelic Spectacular

Dream and reality merge against the unreal backdrop of the Opera Garnier.


Retail

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?

Retail

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?


Retail

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?

Retail

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?


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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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