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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
Fashion Week

Chalayan’s Contemplation

The designer offered an articulate reflection on a culture of creativity that he has seen change completely, and is evolving with on his own terms.

Fashion Week

Chalayan’s Contemplation

The designer offered an articulate reflection on a culture of creativity that he has seen change completely, and is evolving with on his own terms.


News & Analysis

Fashion's Dalliance With Dance

Driven by a combination of personal passion, natural affinity and internet-friendly brand storytelling strategies, fashion designers are falling in love with dance like never before.

News & Analysis

Fashion's Dalliance With Dance

Driven by a combination of personal passion, natural affinity and internet-friendly brand storytelling strategies, fashion designers are falling in love with dance like never before.


Fashion Week

Chalayan's Inside-Outside Fashion

The designer's tech-infused collection was a light, utilitarian study of dissected uniforms, showing off his sophisticated pattern-making and weird way with embellishment.

Fashion Week

Chalayan's Inside-Outside Fashion

The designer's tech-infused collection was a light, utilitarian study of dissected uniforms, showing off his sophisticated pattern-making and weird way with embellishment.


Fashion Week

Sharon Wauchob Sets Up in London

The former creative director of Edun has relocated her under-the-radar label from Paris to London as she takes her business to the next stage.

Fashion Week

Sharon Wauchob Sets Up in London

The former creative director of Edun has relocated her under-the-radar label from Paris to London as she takes her business to the next stage.


News & Analysis

‘Strife and Exultation’: Willie Walters’ Life in Education

The outgoing programme director of fashion at Central Saint Martins — the top school in BoF’s global fashion school rankings — reflects on her student days, the impact of Galliano and McQueen and the challenges facing fashion education.

News & Analysis

‘Strife and Exultation’: Willie Walters’ Life in Education

The outgoing programme director of fashion at Central Saint Martins — the top school in BoF’s global fashion school rankings — reflects on her student days, the impact of Galliano and McQueen and the challenges facing fashion education.


News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top fashion news and analysis stories of the week.


News & Analysis

Central Saint Martins Appoints Sarah Gresty Leader of BA Fashion

Gresty will lead the BA fashion course, whose alumni include Hussein Chalayan, John Galliano and Stella McCartney.

News & Analysis

Central Saint Martins Appoints Sarah Gresty Leader of BA Fashion

Gresty will lead the BA fashion course, whose alumni include Hussein Chalayan, John Galliano and Stella McCartney.


Fashion Week

Decrypting the Manifesto of Aitor Throup

In his 10 years in fashion, Aitor Throup has inspired, intrigued and irritated with a body of work full of foreplay. On Sunday night, he promised consummation.

Fashion Week

Decrypting the Manifesto of Aitor Throup

In his 10 years in fashion, Aitor Throup has inspired, intrigued and irritated with a body of work full of foreplay. On Sunday night, he promised consummation.


News & Analysis

Top 6 Central Saint Martins BA Graduates of 2016

BoF spotlights the six most promising graduate designers of the year presenting their collections today at Central Saint Martins' BA runway show.

News & Analysis

Top 6 Central Saint Martins BA Graduates of 2016

BoF spotlights the six most promising graduate designers of the year presenting their collections today at Central Saint Martins' BA runway show.


News & Analysis

Decoding ‘Manus x Machina’

BoF talks to key players at Condé Nast, Apple and the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to unpack the meaning of its latest exhibit on the evening of the Met Gala.

News & Analysis

Decoding ‘Manus x Machina’

BoF talks to key players at Condé Nast, Apple and the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to unpack the meaning of its latest exhibit on the evening of the Met Gala.


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