Jil Sander
Founder, Jil Sander
After an eight year period of absence, the minimalist designer returned to the helm of her eponymous label in 2012, before announcing her intent to leave once again due to personal reasons.


Jil Sander Fails to Rock Boat, But Will Please Fans
Clearly the brief from management was not to rock the boat, and produce clothing that would please fans of the Jil Sander style. And the design team came up with the goods, writes Jessica Michault for Nowfashion.com

Jil Sander Fails to Rock Boat, But Will Please Fans
Clearly the brief from management was not to rock the boat, and produce clothing that would please fans of the Jil Sander style. And the design team came up with the goods, writes Jessica Michault for Nowfashion.com

BoF Exclusive | Inside Raf Simons’ Kvadrat Collaboration
Raf Simons talks to BoF about stiff fabric, speed and working with textiles manufacturer Kvadrat, the secret partner behind the Raf Simons Sterling Ruby collection.

BoF Exclusive | Inside Raf Simons’ Kvadrat Collaboration
Raf Simons talks to BoF about stiff fabric, speed and working with textiles manufacturer Kvadrat, the secret partner behind the Raf Simons Sterling Ruby collection.

Op-Ed | What is Fashion For?
Fashion is about aesthetics, theatre and meaning, not merely comfort, argues Eugene Rabkin, in response to Cathy Horyn’s recent piece for The New York Times, “Slave No More.”

Op-Ed | What is Fashion For?
Fashion is about aesthetics, theatre and meaning, not merely comfort, argues Eugene Rabkin, in response to Cathy Horyn’s recent piece for The New York Times, “Slave No More.”

The Spotlight | Pieter
This month, the BoF Spotlight shines on London-based menswear designer Sebastiaan Pieter, whose debut collection offers an intriguing amalgamation of stunted, gender-bending tailoring and Middle Eastern- and Asian-influenced silhouettes.

The Spotlight | Pieter
This month, the BoF Spotlight shines on London-based menswear designer Sebastiaan Pieter, whose debut collection offers an intriguing amalgamation of stunted, gender-bending tailoring and Middle Eastern- and Asian-influenced silhouettes.

Deciphering the Visual Vocabulary of M/M Paris
Mathias Augustyniak and Michael Amzalag of acclaimed graphic design duo M/M (Paris) speak to BoF about their professional journey and inventing the unique visual vocabulary that has become an indelible part of fashion.

Deciphering the Visual Vocabulary of M/M Paris
Mathias Augustyniak and Michael Amzalag of acclaimed graphic design duo M/M (Paris) speak to BoF about their professional journey and inventing the unique visual vocabulary that has become an indelible part of fashion.

Photo Diary | MFW: Prada, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Z Zegna, Calvin Klein
Sonny Vandevelde brings us behind-the-scenes shots from Milan menswear week.

Photo Diary | MFW: Prada, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Z Zegna, Calvin Klein
Sonny Vandevelde brings us behind-the-scenes shots from Milan menswear week.

Pitti Uomo Holds Strong
Despite a two-day overlap with London's fast-rising menswear showcase, Florentine trade show Pitti Uomo remains one of the premier stops on the international menswear calendar.

Pitti Uomo Holds Strong
Despite a two-day overlap with London's fast-rising menswear showcase, Florentine trade show Pitti Uomo remains one of the premier stops on the international menswear calendar.

H&M Could Do More to Catch a Lift from Designer Collaborations
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Designer collaborations are helping Hennes & Mauritz rise above a reputation for cheap chic, but the world's second-biggest

H&M Could Do More to Catch a Lift from Designer Collaborations
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Designer collaborations are helping Hennes & Mauritz rise above a reputation for cheap chic, but the world's second-biggest

The Creative Class | Karim Sadli, Photographer
BoF sits down with photographer Karim Sadli to discuss his personal and professional trajectory, from star literature student growing up in a rough Paris suburb to one of the most in-demand fashion photographers in the world.

The Creative Class | Karim Sadli, Photographer
BoF sits down with photographer Karim Sadli to discuss his personal and professional trajectory, from star literature student growing up in a rough Paris suburb to one of the most in-demand fashion photographers in the world.

Fashion Funnies | When They Were Kids
LONDON, United Kingdom — Today, BoF brings you the next instalment of "When They Were Kids," a cartoon series depicting fashion figures as children,

Fashion Funnies | When They Were Kids
LONDON, United Kingdom — Today, BoF brings you the next instalment of "When They Were Kids," a cartoon series depicting fashion figures as children,
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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.




