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Han Chong

Founder & Creative Director, Self-Portrait

The designer behind Self Portrait has found global commercial success with his popular label of feminine dresses.

Han Chong
Fashion Week

Is Self-Portrait More Than a One-Hit Wonder?

Designer Han Chong knows he can’t ride forever on the success of his laser-cut lace dresses, but does he have what it takes?

Fashion Week

Is Self-Portrait More Than a One-Hit Wonder?

Designer Han Chong knows he can’t ride forever on the success of his laser-cut lace dresses, but does he have what it takes?


Retail

Op-Ed | Act with Purpose, or Die

To survive a market turned upside down by uncertainty, sluggish growth and generational change, brands must act with purpose, argues BoF 500 member Jens Grede.

Retail

Op-Ed | Act with Purpose, or Die

To survive a market turned upside down by uncertainty, sluggish growth and generational change, brands must act with purpose, argues BoF 500 member Jens Grede.


Retail

High Street Retailers Step Up to the Altar

With off-the-rack gowns at competitive prices, retailers like Asos are targeting brides-to-be who are spending less on the dress.

Retail

High Street Retailers Step Up to the Altar

With off-the-rack gowns at competitive prices, retailers like Asos are targeting brides-to-be who are spending less on the dress.


China

BoF China Turns One

Over the last year, BoF China has delivered analytical and opinionated global reporting to Chinese readers, along with on-the-ground analysis of the Chinese market.

China

BoF China Turns One

Over the last year, BoF China has delivered analytical and opinionated global reporting to Chinese readers, along with on-the-ground analysis of the Chinese market.


News & Analysis

Self-Portrait’s Breakthrough Year

In the last year, Han Chong’s breakout label Self-Portrait has attracted 250 stockists and sold out on Net-a-Porter in two hours. How did he do it?

News & Analysis

Self-Portrait’s Breakthrough Year

In the last year, Han Chong’s breakout label Self-Portrait has attracted 250 stockists and sold out on Net-a-Porter in two hours. How did he do it?


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Self-Portrait, Mimi Fasi

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Self-Portrait, Mimi Fasi

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


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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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