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.


At the Milan Men’s Shows, Rags to Riches
Whatever the vibe, product took centre stage, from Prada to JW Anderson to Versace, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

At the Milan Men’s Shows, Rags to Riches
Whatever the vibe, product took centre stage, from Prada to JW Anderson to Versace, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Bottega Veneta: Everything Old Is New Again
In the driver’s seat after the abrupt exit of his predecessor, young Belgian Matthieu Blazy aims to reconnect the brand with its Italian pedigree, elevating emotion and handcraft over ‘obsession with technology and newness.’

Bottega Veneta: Everything Old Is New Again
In the driver’s seat after the abrupt exit of his predecessor, young Belgian Matthieu Blazy aims to reconnect the brand with its Italian pedigree, elevating emotion and handcraft over ‘obsession with technology and newness.’

Miuccia, Raf and the Future of Prada
Inside fashion’s most idiosyncratic, influential duo and the challenge of balancing creative complexity with a big brand’s need for clarity.

Miuccia, Raf and the Future of Prada
Inside fashion’s most idiosyncratic, influential duo and the challenge of balancing creative complexity with a big brand’s need for clarity.

In Milan, A New Kind of Classicism
A fresh take on classicism dominated the runways at Milan men’s fashion week, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

In Milan, A New Kind of Classicism
A fresh take on classicism dominated the runways at Milan men’s fashion week, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

How a Farfetch-Richemont Deal Would Shape the Future of Luxury Online
This week, everyone will be talking about a possible partnership between Richemont and Farfetch, Prada’s Capital Markets Day and the arrival of products from Balenciaga and Gucci’s ‘Hacker Project.’

How a Farfetch-Richemont Deal Would Shape the Future of Luxury Online
This week, everyone will be talking about a possible partnership between Richemont and Farfetch, Prada’s Capital Markets Day and the arrival of products from Balenciaga and Gucci’s ‘Hacker Project.’

In Paris, Back to Normal or Not?
Paris Fashion Week was split into labels that returned to pre-pandemic norms and those that did things differently, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

In Paris, Back to Normal or Not?
Paris Fashion Week was split into labels that returned to pre-pandemic norms and those that did things differently, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Miuccia Prada’s Awakening
The designer launches an artist’s collaboration at Miu Miu with a new attitude, writes Tim Blanks.

Miuccia Prada’s Awakening
The designer launches an artist’s collaboration at Miu Miu with a new attitude, writes Tim Blanks.

High Stakes at Milan Fashion Week
From Prada to Valentino, Italian brands need the right creative thrust to rebound from the pandemic. Here’s what to watch for at this week’s Milan shows.

High Stakes at Milan Fashion Week
From Prada to Valentino, Italian brands need the right creative thrust to rebound from the pandemic. Here’s what to watch for at this week’s Milan shows.

Surreal Times at Prada — And in Fashion
There was more of a symbiosis in this men’s collection than was evident in Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons’ first outing together for womenswear.

Surreal Times at Prada — And in Fashion
There was more of a symbiosis in this men’s collection than was evident in Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons’ first outing together for womenswear.

Fashion Leaves the Trump Years Behind
This week, everyone will be talking about the incoming Biden administration, plus Prada and the rest of the men’s shows in Milan and Paris. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Fashion Leaves the Trump Years Behind
This week, everyone will be talking about the incoming Biden administration, plus Prada and the rest of the men’s shows in Milan and Paris. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
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