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.


Another Way of Looking at the Real World at Loewe
Seeming randomness is an Anderson signature. But those wayward touches lead you to the mind — and the hand — behind the enterprise. There are no accidents.

Another Way of Looking at the Real World at Loewe
Seeming randomness is an Anderson signature. But those wayward touches lead you to the mind — and the hand — behind the enterprise. There are no accidents.

Visual Overload at Dries Van Noten
In embracing an icon like Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Van Noten could be signalling his need to destroy the cage he thinks the world has made for him — making for an enthralling collection.

Visual Overload at Dries Van Noten
In embracing an icon like Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Van Noten could be signalling his need to destroy the cage he thinks the world has made for him — making for an enthralling collection.

Charles Jeffrey Gets Down to Business
Ahead of his show this Saturday at London’s Fashion Week Men’s, the designer talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about the next chapter of his Loverboy label.

Charles Jeffrey Gets Down to Business
Ahead of his show this Saturday at London’s Fashion Week Men’s, the designer talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about the next chapter of his Loverboy label.

At Carolina Herrera, Executing Elegance with Agility
Leaning into its conviction that constant change is the new normal in fashion, Carolina Herrera encourages all employees to be nimble in their operations — granting them the creative autonomy to succeed.

At Carolina Herrera, Executing Elegance with Agility
Leaning into its conviction that constant change is the new normal in fashion, Carolina Herrera encourages all employees to be nimble in their operations — granting them the creative autonomy to succeed.

The Return of Ready-to-Wear
In Paris, real clothes triumphed over high concept, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

The Return of Ready-to-Wear
In Paris, real clothes triumphed over high concept, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Celebrating Contrasts at Dries Van Noten
Fading summer flowers struck the designer as the germ of a collection. How do you make such a cliché strange but still desirable? He got the emotional response he was after.

Celebrating Contrasts at Dries Van Noten
Fading summer flowers struck the designer as the germ of a collection. How do you make such a cliché strange but still desirable? He got the emotional response he was after.

Searching for Heroes at Dries Van Noten
The collection felt a little over-familiar — a statement that was strong without being particularly bold, minus the arcana that has always been his special spice.

Searching for Heroes at Dries Van Noten
The collection felt a little over-familiar — a statement that was strong without being particularly bold, minus the arcana that has always been his special spice.

Acne Studios Takes Minority Investment
IDG Capital and Hong Kong-based I.T Group have acquired stakes of 30.1 percent and 10.9 percent of the company.

Acne Studios Takes Minority Investment
IDG Capital and Hong Kong-based I.T Group have acquired stakes of 30.1 percent and 10.9 percent of the company.

Need Supply Co. and Totokaelo Form New Retail Group
The indie-luxe retailers are joining forces in order to compete more effectively on a global scale.

Need Supply Co. and Totokaelo Form New Retail Group
The indie-luxe retailers are joining forces in order to compete more effectively on a global scale.

Top 10 Shows of the Season
This season’s best shows were impeccably crafted and sometimes engaged with the wider political zeitgeist.

Top 10 Shows of the Season
This season’s best shows were impeccably crafted and sometimes engaged with the wider political zeitgeist.
What is The BoF 500?
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.




