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Hussein Chalayan

Designer, Chalayan

The experimental designer continually pushes the boundaries of wearable fashion with groundbreaking materials and technologies.

Hussein Chalayan
Media

Diet Prada Unmasked

Tony Liu and Lindsey Schuyler, the secretive founders of the industry’s most feared Instagram account, reveal their plan to change the course of fashion history.

Media

Diet Prada Unmasked

Tony Liu and Lindsey Schuyler, the secretive founders of the industry’s most feared Instagram account, reveal their plan to change the course of fashion history.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Ironic Fashion Is Nothing New

For many fashion commentators, the irony of designers like Jeremy Scott, Demna Gvasalia and Virgil Abloh feels fresh, but we’ve been here before, observes Eugene Rabkin.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Ironic Fashion Is Nothing New

For many fashion commentators, the irony of designers like Jeremy Scott, Demna Gvasalia and Virgil Abloh feels fresh, but we’ve been here before, observes Eugene Rabkin.


Fashion Week

Chalayan's Political Discontent

For a designer whose clothes are steeped with meaning, this show's inbuilt design tricks accented rather than overruled the clothing's aesthetic appeal.

Fashion Week

Chalayan's Political Discontent

For a designer whose clothes are steeped with meaning, this show's inbuilt design tricks accented rather than overruled the clothing's aesthetic appeal.


Financial Markets

Mary Katrantzou Raises Investment to Boost Business in China

The London-based designer has raised a round of funding led by Chinese investor Wendy Yu, who is fostering an ecosystem of brands targeting China’s consumers.

Financial Markets

Mary Katrantzou Raises Investment to Boost Business in China

The London-based designer has raised a round of funding led by Chinese investor Wendy Yu, who is fostering an ecosystem of brands targeting China’s consumers.


Fashion Week

Chalayan's Ode to Immigration

The collection wasn’t the grand experimentation the designer was once known for, but it made a case for brilliantly made clothes with a strong story behind them.

Fashion Week

Chalayan's Ode to Immigration

The collection wasn’t the grand experimentation the designer was once known for, but it made a case for brilliantly made clothes with a strong story behind them.


Luxury

The Industry Remembers Azzedine Alaïa, A Fashion Original

The designer, whose passing was announced on Saturday morning, is remembered for his independence, compassion and creative genius.

Luxury

The Industry Remembers Azzedine Alaïa, A Fashion Original

The designer, whose passing was announced on Saturday morning, is remembered for his independence, compassion and creative genius.


Fashion Week

Chris Moore on 60 Years of Photographing the Catwalk

‘The bishop’ of catwalk images speaks to BoF about Catwalking.com and his six decades in the photographers’ pit at the end of the runway.

Fashion Week

Chris Moore on 60 Years of Photographing the Catwalk

‘The bishop’ of catwalk images speaks to BoF about Catwalking.com and his six decades in the photographers’ pit at the end of the runway.


News & Analysis

Alexandre de Betak Stages Colette Takeover

The master fashion show producer is turning his hand to the windows of Colette to mark the launch of his new book, 'Betak: Fashion Show Revolution'.

News & Analysis

Alexandre de Betak Stages Colette Takeover

The master fashion show producer is turning his hand to the windows of Colette to mark the launch of his new book, 'Betak: Fashion Show Revolution'.


Fashion Week

At Chalayan, a Touch of FOMO

The concept wasn't obvious and it also wasn't the major attraction. That honour was reserved for the designer's exquisite tailoring, which got its moment in the spotlight.

Fashion Week

At Chalayan, a Touch of FOMO

The concept wasn't obvious and it also wasn't the major attraction. That honour was reserved for the designer's exquisite tailoring, which got its moment in the spotlight.


Workplace & Talent

J.Crew Joins BoF Careers

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

Workplace & Talent

J.Crew Joins BoF Careers

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


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