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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.

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News & Analysis

Balancing Business and Creative Learning

Designers and educators weigh in on fashion schools’ search for the equilibrium between teaching business and nurturing creativity.

News & Analysis

Balancing Business and Creative Learning

Designers and educators weigh in on fashion schools’ search for the equilibrium between teaching business and nurturing creativity.


News & Analysis

Belgium’s ‘Unexpected Fashion Story’ on Display in Brussels

Two days of fashion events in Belgium culminated in a display of creativity at La Cambre’s graduate fashion show.

News & Analysis

Belgium’s ‘Unexpected Fashion Story’ on Display in Brussels

Two days of fashion events in Belgium culminated in a display of creativity at La Cambre’s graduate fashion show.


Global Markets

South Korea, Climbing the Ranks of Asia's 'A League'

What South Korea’s fashion market lacks in scale, it makes up for in influence, thanks to the continuing cool factor of both Korean brands and ‘Brand Korea.’

Global Markets

South Korea, Climbing the Ranks of Asia's 'A League'

What South Korea’s fashion market lacks in scale, it makes up for in influence, thanks to the continuing cool factor of both Korean brands and ‘Brand Korea.’


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Machines Create New Opportunities for Craftsmanship

The use of computers and mechanical processes are not antithetical to craftsmanship, but essential to it, says designer Alice Archer.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Machines Create New Opportunities for Craftsmanship

The use of computers and mechanical processes are not antithetical to craftsmanship, but essential to it, says designer Alice Archer.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Burberry, Endless Jewellery, L’Éclaireur

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Burberry, Endless Jewellery, L’Éclaireur and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Burberry, Endless Jewellery, L’Éclaireur

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Burberry, Endless Jewellery, L’Éclaireur and more.


Workplace & Talent

Armand Hadida, Artistic Director

BoF sits down with Armand Hadida — founder of L’Éclaireur and the artistic director of Tranoï, the Paris trade show that made its New York debut this past weekend — to discuss his sharp eye and the language of retail.

Workplace & Talent

Armand Hadida, Artistic Director

BoF sits down with Armand Hadida — founder of L’Éclaireur and the artistic director of Tranoï, the Paris trade show that made its New York debut this past weekend — to discuss his sharp eye and the language of retail.


Fashion Week

Extreme Youth Fetish at the Paris Men's Shows

Will fashion's fetishisation of extreme youth ever end?

Fashion Week

Extreme Youth Fetish at the Paris Men's Shows

Will fashion's fetishisation of extreme youth ever end?


Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Liz Sephton, Jewellery Product Manager

Liz Sephton says seize every opportunity you can.

Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Liz Sephton, Jewellery Product Manager

Liz Sephton says seize every opportunity you can.


Retail

Très Bien Expands With Winning Blend of Streetwear and Fashion

Très Bien’s blend of sneakers, streetwear and high fashion has given rise to a successful men’s e-commerce business and a portfolio of budding fashion brands, with combined revenues set to hit $5.6 million in 2014.

Retail

Très Bien Expands With Winning Blend of Streetwear and Fashion

Très Bien’s blend of sneakers, streetwear and high fashion has given rise to a successful men’s e-commerce business and a portfolio of budding fashion brands, with combined revenues set to hit $5.6 million in 2014.


Retail

Reinventing The Department Store

LONDON, United Kingdom — In the heyday of department stores, fashionable ladies flocked to luxury emporiums like Le Bon Marché, Bergdorf Goodman,

Retail

Reinventing The Department Store

LONDON, United Kingdom — In the heyday of department stores, fashionable ladies flocked to luxury emporiums like Le Bon Marché, Bergdorf Goodman,


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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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