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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.

Raf Simons
Global Markets

Fashion’s New Centre of Gravity

Next year non-Western markets will account for a greater share of global apparel and footwear sales than Europe and North America. But how will these increasingly important regions leverage their newfound status to gain even greater impact and influence on the global fashion industry?

Global Markets

Fashion’s New Centre of Gravity

Next year non-Western markets will account for a greater share of global apparel and footwear sales than Europe and North America. But how will these increasingly important regions leverage their newfound status to gain even greater impact and influence on the global fashion industry?


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Inside LVMH's Executive Reshuffle

BoF speaks to the key players — Sidney Toledano, Pietro Beccari and Pierre-Yves Roussel — in the luxury group's CEO shakeup.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Inside LVMH's Executive Reshuffle

BoF speaks to the key players — Sidney Toledano, Pietro Beccari and Pierre-Yves Roussel — in the luxury group's CEO shakeup.


Luxury

What’s Selling in Trumpland, USA

Consumers of luxury goods in the wealthiest areas of the country that voted for Donald Trump favour traditional labels including Chanel, Louis Vuitton and David Yurman.

Luxury

What’s Selling in Trumpland, USA

Consumers of luxury goods in the wealthiest areas of the country that voted for Donald Trump favour traditional labels including Chanel, Louis Vuitton and David Yurman.


Retail

Fashion’s Hottest Brands and Top Selling Products in Q3

In the latest Lyst Index, Virgil Abloh’s Off-White rockets up 31 spots to become the third-hottest fashion brand behind Balenciaga and Gucci.

Retail

Fashion’s Hottest Brands and Top Selling Products in Q3

In the latest Lyst Index, Virgil Abloh’s Off-White rockets up 31 spots to become the third-hottest fashion brand behind Balenciaga and Gucci.


Marketing

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

From Alberta Ferretti’s Tim Walker-lensed campaign to Miu Miu’s homage to jazz-culture, BoF rounds up the best ads of the Autumn/Winter 2017 season.

Marketing

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

From Alberta Ferretti’s Tim Walker-lensed campaign to Miu Miu’s homage to jazz-culture, BoF rounds up the best ads of the Autumn/Winter 2017 season.


News & Analysis

The Art of Renaming a Business

Corporate name changes are not uncommon and can signal a new era for a company, but what’s the recipe for success?

News & Analysis

The Art of Renaming a Business

Corporate name changes are not uncommon and can signal a new era for a company, but what’s the recipe for success?


News & Analysis

Gucci's Surge and the Power of a Responsive Supply Chain

This week, Kering announced Gucci’s new production strategy, taking a step towards enhanced vertical integration and reduced lead time in a fashion world where supply chain is becoming as important as design.

News & Analysis

Gucci's Surge and the Power of a Responsive Supply Chain

This week, Kering announced Gucci’s new production strategy, taking a step towards enhanced vertical integration and reduced lead time in a fashion world where supply chain is becoming as important as design.


Retail

KM20 Marks Launch of Moscow Mega Store with Off-White, Gosha and Vetements

To celebrate the Russian retailer’s new experiential 2,500-square metre space, KM20 is partnering with 14 brands on exclusive capsule collections.

Retail

KM20 Marks Launch of Moscow Mega Store with Off-White, Gosha and Vetements

To celebrate the Russian retailer’s new experiential 2,500-square metre space, KM20 is partnering with 14 brands on exclusive capsule collections.


News & Analysis

Undercover and The Soloist to Be Next Guest Designers at Pitti

BoF can exclusively reveal the next guest designers at the 93rd edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo in Florence in January 2018 will be Undercover by Jun Takahashi and Takahiro Miyashita.

News & Analysis

Undercover and The Soloist to Be Next Guest Designers at Pitti

BoF can exclusively reveal the next guest designers at the 93rd edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo in Florence in January 2018 will be Undercover by Jun Takahashi and Takahiro Miyashita.


News & Analysis

Supreme, Rihanna Among Nominees for the British Fashion Council's 2017 Fashion Awards

The event will raise funds for the BFC’s education foundation, which supports emerging talent.

News & Analysis

Supreme, Rihanna Among Nominees for the British Fashion Council's 2017 Fashion Awards

The event will raise funds for the BFC’s education foundation, which supports emerging talent.


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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.

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