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Raf Simons

Creative Director, Raf Simons; Co-Creative Director of Prada

The Belgian designer, formerly creative lead at Jil Sander, Dior and most recently Calvin Klein, runs his long-established namesake label.

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News & Analysis

What Calvin Klein Should Do Next

PVH Corp. made a big bet that it could ‘do a Gucci’ with its flagship brand. But after the failure of its radical Raf Simons experiment, the company may need to rethink its strategy.

News & Analysis

What Calvin Klein Should Do Next

PVH Corp. made a big bet that it could ‘do a Gucci’ with its flagship brand. But after the failure of its radical Raf Simons experiment, the company may need to rethink its strategy.


News & Analysis

Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: Behind the Breakup

The designer is exiting Calvin Klein less than two years after his debut. Last month, PVH chief Emanuel Chirico criticised the brand’s uneven financial performance and high-fashion skew.

News & Analysis

Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: Behind the Breakup

The designer is exiting Calvin Klein less than two years after his debut. Last month, PVH chief Emanuel Chirico criticised the brand’s uneven financial performance and high-fashion skew.


Fashion Week

Nike Engineering a Rebound for Jordan Brand

This week, everyone will be talking about Nike's earnings, the Autumn/Winter 2019 fashion calendar and the holiday retail landscape. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Fashion Week

Nike Engineering a Rebound for Jordan Brand

This week, everyone will be talking about Nike's earnings, the Autumn/Winter 2019 fashion calendar and the holiday retail landscape. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

Anarchy and Awards in the UK

This week, everyone will be talking about the UK Parliament's Brexit vote, the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards and Zara parent Inditex's financial results. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

News & Analysis

Anarchy and Awards in the UK

This week, everyone will be talking about the UK Parliament's Brexit vote, the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards and Zara parent Inditex's financial results. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Luxury

Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?

PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.

Luxury

Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?

PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.


Luxury

Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?

PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.

Luxury

Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?

PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.


News & Analysis

How Much Does Brand DNA Matter?

Heritage is a key element of the luxury playbook. But in a world where newness matters more than ever, blockbuster labels like Gucci are taking a more flexible approach to brand DNA.

News & Analysis

How Much Does Brand DNA Matter?

Heritage is a key element of the luxury playbook. But in a world where newness matters more than ever, blockbuster labels like Gucci are taking a more flexible approach to brand DNA.


News & Analysis

Serge Ruffieux Leaves Carven

The creative director of the French fashion label is stepping down after just three seasons.

News & Analysis

Serge Ruffieux Leaves Carven

The creative director of the French fashion label is stepping down after just three seasons.


Luxury

Y/Project Is Pitti Uomo’s Next Guest Brand

The acclaimed French brand headed up by Glenn Martens will present its Autumn/Winter 2019 collection at the Italian trade show in January.

Luxury

Y/Project Is Pitti Uomo’s Next Guest Brand

The acclaimed French brand headed up by Glenn Martens will present its Autumn/Winter 2019 collection at the Italian trade show in January.


Fashion Week

New York’s Ups and Downs

Nowhere else in the world are designers given so many opportunities to rise and fail.

Fashion Week

New York’s Ups and Downs

Nowhere else in the world are designers given so many opportunities to rise and fail.


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