Philipp Plein
Designer, Philipp Plein
Along with his luxe leather and studded hightops, the German designer is known for his extravagant runway shows featuring rollercoasters, robots and cage fights alike.


Why Vetements is Moving to Zürich
The cult fashion collective is leaving Paris for a ‘clean slate’ — and a favourable tax regime — in Switzerland’s largest city.

Why Vetements is Moving to Zürich
The cult fashion collective is leaving Paris for a ‘clean slate’ — and a favourable tax regime — in Switzerland’s largest city.

Banana Republic Hires CEO, Creative Director Leaves Mac Cosmetics
This week, Mark Breitbard has been appointed as chief executive officer of Banana Republic, and Mac Cosmetic's creative director, James Gager, has left his post to join parent company Estée Lauder.

Banana Republic Hires CEO, Creative Director Leaves Mac Cosmetics
This week, Mark Breitbard has been appointed as chief executive officer of Banana Republic, and Mac Cosmetic's creative director, James Gager, has left his post to join parent company Estée Lauder.

Planet Plein, Again
Plein's shows have become legendary for all the wrong reasons: they are aggressive, loud and unforgivingly late. Moving the spectacle to NYC changed none of that.

Planet Plein, Again
Plein's shows have become legendary for all the wrong reasons: they are aggressive, loud and unforgivingly late. Moving the spectacle to NYC changed none of that.

What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?
As more and more brands integrate their men’s and women’s shows, the industry needs a more fluid approach to fashion week.

What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?
As more and more brands integrate their men’s and women’s shows, the industry needs a more fluid approach to fashion week.

What You May Have Missed
BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

What You May Have Missed
BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

Philipp Plein: 'Everybody Is Trying to Survive'
Designer Philipp Plein fires back after lawyers for Dolce & Gabbana accuse him of trying to steal sales associates from its Milan store.

Philipp Plein: 'Everybody Is Trying to Survive'
Designer Philipp Plein fires back after lawyers for Dolce & Gabbana accuse him of trying to steal sales associates from its Milan store.

Alice in Ghettoland at Philipp Plein
Plein's sensorial seasonal carnival came with layered high-low clichés galore in a messy pastiche of quilted denim and leather, chains, strass and animalia jacquards.

Alice in Ghettoland at Philipp Plein
Plein's sensorial seasonal carnival came with layered high-low clichés galore in a messy pastiche of quilted denim and leather, chains, strass and animalia jacquards.

The Philipp Plein Phenomenon
Sexy superheroes with token streetwear touches populated Philipp Plein's souped-up show.

The Philipp Plein Phenomenon
Sexy superheroes with token streetwear touches populated Philipp Plein's souped-up show.

Power Moves | Bolland Exits M&S, Givenchy Americas President, Vogue.com Men's Critic
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Power Moves | Bolland Exits M&S, Givenchy Americas President, Vogue.com Men's Critic
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

March of the Robots at Philipp Plein
A spiky subtext was just what you might expect from a designer who has rained all manner of destruction down on his catwalk.

March of the Robots at Philipp Plein
A spiky subtext was just what you might expect from a designer who has rained all manner of destruction down on his catwalk.
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