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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

How Millennial Culture Is Driving the Luxury Kidswear Market

Brands are cashing in on millennial parents whose Gucci- and Yeezy-clad toddlers are generating thousands of likes on Instagram.

News & Analysis

How Millennial Culture Is Driving the Luxury Kidswear Market

Brands are cashing in on millennial parents whose Gucci- and Yeezy-clad toddlers are generating thousands of likes on Instagram.


News & Analysis

10 Boutiques Winning with Gen-Z

A handful of boutiques have pioneered the luxury market of tomorrow, forging strong connections with young fashion consumers.

News & Analysis

10 Boutiques Winning with Gen-Z

A handful of boutiques have pioneered the luxury market of tomorrow, forging strong connections with young fashion consumers.


News & Analysis

Grailed, the Second-Hand Marketplace for Menswear, Launches Womenswear Site Heroine

The resale site will be a platform for commerce and content, stocking a number of hard-to-find labels including Undercover and Paul Harnden.

News & Analysis

Grailed, the Second-Hand Marketplace for Menswear, Launches Womenswear Site Heroine

The resale site will be a platform for commerce and content, stocking a number of hard-to-find labels including Undercover and Paul Harnden.


News & Analysis

Next New York to Launch Men’s Division

As the agency looks to eradicate competition from rival agencies, Next New York Men has signed 60 new and established names to join the division, while building on the principles of diversity and equality ensures it remains commercially relevant. 

News & Analysis

Next New York to Launch Men’s Division

As the agency looks to eradicate competition from rival agencies, Next New York Men has signed 60 new and established names to join the division, while building on the principles of diversity and equality ensures it remains commercially relevant. 


Luxury

Making Sense of The Dior Gap

While critics are largely dismissive of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dior, her work is driving positive sales momentum, reflecting the rise of today’s direct-to-consumer reality.

Luxury

Making Sense of The Dior Gap

While critics are largely dismissive of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dior, her work is driving positive sales momentum, reflecting the rise of today’s direct-to-consumer reality.


Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Spring/Summer 2018

In a 'fashion month' full of headline-grabbing moments, these shows cut through the clutter.

Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Spring/Summer 2018

In a 'fashion month' full of headline-grabbing moments, these shows cut through the clutter.


Fashion Week

A Nothing-To-Lose Kick at Louis Vuitton

It felt like a breakthrough for Nicolas Ghesquière. If the brand’s raison d'être is travel, he’d certainly found his own way into the idea: time, not place.

Fashion Week

A Nothing-To-Lose Kick at Louis Vuitton

It felt like a breakthrough for Nicolas Ghesquière. If the brand’s raison d'être is travel, he’d certainly found his own way into the idea: time, not place.


Luxury

How Adidas Converted the Cool Kids

With a strategy rooted in speed, cities and open source, the German sportswear giant has won cultural cred, surpassing arch-rival Nike in the eyes of the young consumers who drive the sneaker market.

Luxury

How Adidas Converted the Cool Kids

With a strategy rooted in speed, cities and open source, the German sportswear giant has won cultural cred, surpassing arch-rival Nike in the eyes of the young consumers who drive the sneaker market.


Fashion Week

MSGM's Blast of Hypercolour

This season, Massimo Giorgetti focused on MSGM's core identity with a collection that was all about saturated colours and simple yet slightly twisted shapes. The kids will love it — and will also be able to buy it.

Fashion Week

MSGM's Blast of Hypercolour

This season, Massimo Giorgetti focused on MSGM's core identity with a collection that was all about saturated colours and simple yet slightly twisted shapes. The kids will love it — and will also be able to buy it.


News & Analysis

Yang Li to Put Music Obsession Centre Stage at Paris Fashion Week Show

Singer Michael Gira will perform at the Chinese designer's Spring/Summer 2018 show at the Palais de Tokyo.

News & Analysis

Yang Li to Put Music Obsession Centre Stage at Paris Fashion Week Show

Singer Michael Gira will perform at the Chinese designer's Spring/Summer 2018 show at the Palais de Tokyo.


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