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.


As a Global Recession Looms, Quiet Luxury Returns
The 2008 recession led to a resurgence of minimalism. A similar kind of shift is on the rise now, but the industry’s relationship with trends and consumerism has changed.

As a Global Recession Looms, Quiet Luxury Returns
The 2008 recession led to a resurgence of minimalism. A similar kind of shift is on the rise now, but the industry’s relationship with trends and consumerism has changed.

Quarantine and Cancellations: A Coronavirus Update
Paris Fashion Week went ahead this week, despite mounting concerns over the spread of the deadly coronavirus — a potential black swan event that has already hit supply chains and consumer spending.

Quarantine and Cancellations: A Coronavirus Update
Paris Fashion Week went ahead this week, despite mounting concerns over the spread of the deadly coronavirus — a potential black swan event that has already hit supply chains and consumer spending.

Can Raf and Miuccia Take Fashion Somewhere New?
BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks considers the possibilities.

Can Raf and Miuccia Take Fashion Somewhere New?
BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks considers the possibilities.

The Verdict on Milan Fashion Week
The Milan Fashion Week that closed on Sunday was big on buzz but the fashion that cut through the noise came from Jil Sander, Fendi and Walter Chiapponi’s debut for Tod’s, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

The Verdict on Milan Fashion Week
The Milan Fashion Week that closed on Sunday was big on buzz but the fashion that cut through the noise came from Jil Sander, Fendi and Walter Chiapponi’s debut for Tod’s, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

5 Key Takeaways from Milan Fashion Week
BoF breaks down the need-to-know insights that emerged from what turned out to be a week filled with drama and surprise.

5 Key Takeaways from Milan Fashion Week
BoF breaks down the need-to-know insights that emerged from what turned out to be a week filled with drama and surprise.

Raf Simons Is Joining Prada. What Does It Mean for the Italian Megabrand?
The designer will work in partnership with Miuccia Prada with equal responsibility for creative decision-making.

Raf Simons Is Joining Prada. What Does It Mean for the Italian Megabrand?
The designer will work in partnership with Miuccia Prada with equal responsibility for creative decision-making.

The Future Is Now at Dior
Kim Jones’ ethos is the consummate marriage of creativity and commerce. He knows how to make beautiful things.

The Future Is Now at Dior
Kim Jones’ ethos is the consummate marriage of creativity and commerce. He knows how to make beautiful things.

At Pitti Uomo, Masculinity in a State of Flux
The latest edition of the Florentine event was buoyed by the mix of modern edge and sartorial knowledge brought by Stefano Pilati’s Random Identities.

At Pitti Uomo, Masculinity in a State of Flux
The latest edition of the Florentine event was buoyed by the mix of modern edge and sartorial knowledge brought by Stefano Pilati’s Random Identities.

The Church of Jil Sander
The show was full of great product just asking to be worn right off the runway, but Luke and Lucie Meier’s monastic take on the minimalist brand could use a shot of personality.

The Church of Jil Sander
The show was full of great product just asking to be worn right off the runway, but Luke and Lucie Meier’s monastic take on the minimalist brand could use a shot of personality.

What Will the Red Carpet Look Like in 2020?
This week, everyone will be talking about red carpet style at the Golden Globes and the men's runway resurgence at Milan Fashion Week. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

What Will the Red Carpet Look Like in 2020?
This week, everyone will be talking about red carpet style at the Golden Globes and the men's runway resurgence at Milan Fashion Week. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
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