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Kim Jones

Former Artistic Director, Dior Men

He revolutionised Louis Vuitton's menswear offering with a streetwear aesthetic, and was tapped by Dior Men to lead the house.

Kim Jones
Luxury

Paris' New Super-School Aims to Rival Central Saint Martins

The Institut Français de la Mode, newly formed in the merger of IFM and the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, wants to be ‘the world’s best fashion school.’ In an exclusive interview with BoF, Dean Xavier Romatet lays out his strategy.

Luxury

Paris' New Super-School Aims to Rival Central Saint Martins

The Institut Français de la Mode, newly formed in the merger of IFM and the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, wants to be ‘the world’s best fashion school.’ In an exclusive interview with BoF, Dean Xavier Romatet lays out his strategy.


Luxury

Inside LVMH's Plan to Conquer Menswear

The French conglomerate is on a mission to capture even more of the growing market for luxury menswear. BoF outlines the opportunities for several of the leading brands in the portfolio, and where they might face challenges ahead.

Luxury

Inside LVMH's Plan to Conquer Menswear

The French conglomerate is on a mission to capture even more of the growing market for luxury menswear. BoF outlines the opportunities for several of the leading brands in the portfolio, and where they might face challenges ahead.


Luxury

What Dior’s BTS Stage Looks Mean for Luxury

Dior’s latest marketing move leverages the influence of a Korean boy band with an unprecedented level of fame.

Luxury

What Dior’s BTS Stage Looks Mean for Luxury

Dior’s latest marketing move leverages the influence of a Korean boy band with an unprecedented level of fame.


News & Analysis

How Naomi Campbell Met Nelson Mandela

The supermodel talks to Dior Men designer Kim Jones about the state of Africa's fashion industry and her 'grandfather-granddaughter' relationship with former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela, courtesy of A Magazine Curated By.

News & Analysis

How Naomi Campbell Met Nelson Mandela

The supermodel talks to Dior Men designer Kim Jones about the state of Africa's fashion industry and her 'grandfather-granddaughter' relationship with former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela, courtesy of A Magazine Curated By.


News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Kim Jones on the Legacy and Futurism of Luxury Curation

Speaking in conversation with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks, Dior's menswear artistic director discusses everything from extra-terrestrial life to ancient Egypt and, of course, his philosophy as a designer.

News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Kim Jones on the Legacy and Futurism of Luxury Curation

Speaking in conversation with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks, Dior's menswear artistic director discusses everything from extra-terrestrial life to ancient Egypt and, of course, his philosophy as a designer.


News & Analysis

Fashion's Top Talents Discuss the Politics of Disruption at Frieze Academy

Dapper Dan, Kimberly Drew, Yoon Ahn and more discussed how to create sustainable change in the industry at Frieze Academy’s Art and Fashion Summit in partnership with The Business of Fashion.

News & Analysis

Fashion's Top Talents Discuss the Politics of Disruption at Frieze Academy

Dapper Dan, Kimberly Drew, Yoon Ahn and more discussed how to create sustainable change in the industry at Frieze Academy’s Art and Fashion Summit in partnership with The Business of Fashion.


Luxury

Bernard Arnault Talks Hedi Slimane, Rihanna and Karl Lagerfeld at LVMH’s Annual Shareholder Meeting

The group’s chairman and chief executive also addressed criticism around his Notre-Dame donation, and concerns from animal rights activists about LVMH’s use of exotic skins.

Luxury

Bernard Arnault Talks Hedi Slimane, Rihanna and Karl Lagerfeld at LVMH’s Annual Shareholder Meeting

The group’s chairman and chief executive also addressed criticism around his Notre-Dame donation, and concerns from animal rights activists about LVMH’s use of exotic skins.


Luxury

The Week Ahead: Will Celine and Louis Vuitton Sales Match the Hype?

This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's financial results, fashion brands invading Salone del Mobile and Anna Wintour on stage at Women in the World. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

The Week Ahead: Will Celine and Louis Vuitton Sales Match the Hype?

This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's financial results, fashion brands invading Salone del Mobile and Anna Wintour on stage at Women in the World. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

Remembering Fashion Alchemist Judy Blame

London’s demi-monde gathered to honour the multi-hyphenate fashion creative, famous for saying ‘I’ll take a piece of rubbish and make it the chicest thing you’ve ever seen.’

News & Analysis

Remembering Fashion Alchemist Judy Blame

London’s demi-monde gathered to honour the multi-hyphenate fashion creative, famous for saying ‘I’ll take a piece of rubbish and make it the chicest thing you’ve ever seen.’


News & Analysis

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld

The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.

News & Analysis

What the Fashion World Is Saying About the Passing of Karl Lagerfeld

The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning.


What is The BoF 500?

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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