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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
Marketing

Fashion PR’s New Reality

As clients cut budgets, the public relations firms that serve them are considering everything from reduced fees, salary cuts and layoffs to pivoting services and joining forces in order to stay afloat.

Marketing

Fashion PR’s New Reality

As clients cut budgets, the public relations firms that serve them are considering everything from reduced fees, salary cuts and layoffs to pivoting services and joining forces in order to stay afloat.


Fashion Week

In Paris, the Pleasure of the Apocalypse

It was a strangely energetic season, full of both angst and elation, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Paris, the Pleasure of the Apocalypse

It was a strangely energetic season, full of both angst and elation, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Global Markets

Quarantine and Cancellations: A Coronavirus Update

Paris Fashion Week went ahead this week, despite mounting concerns over the spread of the deadly coronavirus — a potential black swan event that has already hit supply chains and consumer spending.

Global Markets

Quarantine and Cancellations: A Coronavirus Update

Paris Fashion Week went ahead this week, despite mounting concerns over the spread of the deadly coronavirus — a potential black swan event that has already hit supply chains and consumer spending.


Fashion Week

Dries Van Noten's Divine Decadence

The fierce contrasts were an extravagant re-vision of the opposing dialogues that often define Van Noten’s work.

Fashion Week

Dries Van Noten's Divine Decadence

The fierce contrasts were an extravagant re-vision of the opposing dialogues that often define Van Noten’s work.


Luxury

Can Raf and Miuccia Take Fashion Somewhere New?

BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks considers the possibilities.

Luxury

Can Raf and Miuccia Take Fashion Somewhere New?

BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks considers the possibilities.


Sustainability

As Climate Crisis Hits Tipping Point, Fashion Comes to Davos. Is It Enough?

Leaders from big fashion brands descended on the World Economic Forum for the first time with the climate crisis top of mind. But the elephant in the room was the fundamental tension between sustainability and growth.

Sustainability

As Climate Crisis Hits Tipping Point, Fashion Comes to Davos. Is It Enough?

Leaders from big fashion brands descended on the World Economic Forum for the first time with the climate crisis top of mind. But the elephant in the room was the fundamental tension between sustainability and growth.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Dries Van Noten Names President, Agent Provocateur Announces Executive Appointments

This week, Dries Van Noten hires a president formerly at the helm of Ports 1961, while Agent Provocateur appoints a CEO and CCO.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Dries Van Noten Names President, Agent Provocateur Announces Executive Appointments

This week, Dries Van Noten hires a president formerly at the helm of Ports 1961, while Agent Provocateur appoints a CEO and CCO.


Fashion Week

In Paris, a New Masculinity Takes Shape

A heady mix of macho-femme and delicate romanticism dominated the runways, but Craig Green transcended it all, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Paris, a New Masculinity Takes Shape

A heady mix of macho-femme and delicate romanticism dominated the runways, but Craig Green transcended it all, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

New Sensations at Dries Van Noten

The backing of cosmetics giant Puig means Dries Van Noten is no longer weighed down with the responsibilities of the independent creator. But there's also the passage of time. Older, defiantly not wiser.

Fashion Week

New Sensations at Dries Van Noten

The backing of cosmetics giant Puig means Dries Van Noten is no longer weighed down with the responsibilities of the independent creator. But there's also the passage of time. Older, defiantly not wiser.


Global Markets

‘Secret’ Indian Ateliers Keep Luxury Brands Buoyant

Hermès, Gucci, Prada and Christian Dior have all tapped ateliers in India to do exquisite handwork for the catwalk, but other luxury brands shroud their Indian connections in secrecy. Why?

Global Markets

‘Secret’ Indian Ateliers Keep Luxury Brands Buoyant

Hermès, Gucci, Prada and Christian Dior have all tapped ateliers in India to do exquisite handwork for the catwalk, but other luxury brands shroud their Indian connections in secrecy. Why?


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