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.


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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.




