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.
Individualism Reigns at Fashion East
Each of the incubator's three designers mined their own identities for inspiration.
Individualism Reigns at Fashion East
Each of the incubator's three designers mined their own identities for inspiration.
What NYFW Said About the State of the Fashion Industry
In many ways, New York Fashion Week this season was about displacement. Designers are fleeing for other cities, yes, but they’re also simply at a loss with what to do next when it comes to their businesses.
What NYFW Said About the State of the Fashion Industry
In many ways, New York Fashion Week this season was about displacement. Designers are fleeing for other cities, yes, but they’re also simply at a loss with what to do next when it comes to their businesses.
Nocturnal Magic at Coach
Stuart Vevers, with his outsider’s sensibility, infused the new collection with his love of Keith Haring; the takeaway was an upbeat celebration of youth and beauty.
Nocturnal Magic at Coach
Stuart Vevers, with his outsider’s sensibility, infused the new collection with his love of Keith Haring; the takeaway was an upbeat celebration of youth and beauty.
Has Backstage Beauty Lost its Gloss?
Backstage beauty has become big business, but as access widens and the novelty fades, is it still worth the investment?
Has Backstage Beauty Lost its Gloss?
Backstage beauty has become big business, but as access widens and the novelty fades, is it still worth the investment?
Ugly 'Dad' Sneakers Luring Luxury
Several established luxury houses including Balenciaga, Dior Homme and Lanvin have turned to chunky footwear as they target increasingly street-savvy consumers.
Ugly 'Dad' Sneakers Luring Luxury
Several established luxury houses including Balenciaga, Dior Homme and Lanvin have turned to chunky footwear as they target increasingly street-savvy consumers.
At DVF, Multitasker Jonathan Saunders Revamps An Icon
A year into his tenure as the label's chief creative officer, Saunders is taking the commercial side of the business as seriously as his design duties. Is he succeeding?
At DVF, Multitasker Jonathan Saunders Revamps An Icon
A year into his tenure as the label's chief creative officer, Saunders is taking the commercial side of the business as seriously as his design duties. Is he succeeding?
Fashion's Toon Town
From Karl Lagerfeld to Anna Wintour, why is the fashion industry’s elite so dedicated to uniform dressing? BoF's newest columnist, ex-British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman, has the answer.
Fashion's Toon Town
From Karl Lagerfeld to Anna Wintour, why is the fashion industry’s elite so dedicated to uniform dressing? BoF's newest columnist, ex-British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman, has the answer.
A Dissonant Gumbo of Americana at Calvin Klein
Raf Simons nailed the lethal anxiety at the heart of the American dream, and it was brilliant.
A Dissonant Gumbo of Americana at Calvin Klein
Raf Simons nailed the lethal anxiety at the heart of the American dream, and it was brilliant.
The Problem With ‘Full Look’ Styling in Fashion Magazines
As fashion titles face increasing pressure from brands to show clothes exactly as they appeared on the runway, the editorial shoot has become less about consumer inspiration and more of a controlled marketing play.
The Problem With ‘Full Look’ Styling in Fashion Magazines
As fashion titles face increasing pressure from brands to show clothes exactly as they appeared on the runway, the editorial shoot has become less about consumer inspiration and more of a controlled marketing play.
Fashion’s Hottest Brands and Top Selling Products in Q2
In a new series, BoF and Lyst crunch the numbers to bring you the definitive list of the highest performing fashion brands and products, quarter by quarter.
Fashion’s Hottest Brands and Top Selling Products in Q2
In a new series, BoF and Lyst crunch the numbers to bring you the definitive list of the highest performing fashion brands and products, quarter by quarter.
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.
