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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.

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Luxury

For American Fashion, A Changing of the Guard

Many of the country’s most influential founder-led fashion brands are navigating their first attempts at succession planning.

Luxury

For American Fashion, A Changing of the Guard

Many of the country’s most influential founder-led fashion brands are navigating their first attempts at succession planning.


Retail

The Independent Boutiques Outfitting America

In a world where many brick-and-mortar stores are struggling, the ability to curate a buy for the quirks of local taste has given some independent retailers rare power.

Retail

The Independent Boutiques Outfitting America

In a world where many brick-and-mortar stores are struggling, the ability to curate a buy for the quirks of local taste has given some independent retailers rare power.


Fashion Week

Dior Goes West

Christian Dior’s first female creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri and chief executive Sidney Toledano reflect on the state of the storied house as it hosts a ‘Sauvage’-themed Cruise show in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Fashion Week

Dior Goes West

Christian Dior’s first female creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri and chief executive Sidney Toledano reflect on the state of the storied house as it hosts a ‘Sauvage’-themed Cruise show in the Santa Monica Mountains.


News & Analysis

News Bites | John Elliott Takes Collection to Paris, Prabal Gurung to Show Resort in Berlin

In today's News Bites, John Elliott on the business strategy behind his move to Paris next season, while Prabal Gurung prepares to show Resort in Berlin.

News & Analysis

News Bites | John Elliott Takes Collection to Paris, Prabal Gurung to Show Resort in Berlin

In today's News Bites, John Elliott on the business strategy behind his move to Paris next season, while Prabal Gurung prepares to show Resort in Berlin.


News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli Names New Creative Director

Roberto Cavalli has appointed Paul Surridge its new creative director, replacing Peter Dundas, who left the label in October 2016.

News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli Names New Creative Director

Roberto Cavalli has appointed Paul Surridge its new creative director, replacing Peter Dundas, who left the label in October 2016.


News & Analysis

Four American Fashion Houses Being Reshaped by Immigrants

That a Belgian, a Canadian-Korean, a Dominican, a Brit and a Scot are breathing new life into America’s most admired fashion brands underscores the country’s status as a nation of immigrants.

News & Analysis

Four American Fashion Houses Being Reshaped by Immigrants

That a Belgian, a Canadian-Korean, a Dominican, a Brit and a Scot are breathing new life into America’s most admired fashion brands underscores the country’s status as a nation of immigrants.


News & Analysis

Marine Serre's Elegant Sportswear Disruptions

This month, our Spotlight shines on Paris-based Marine Serre, whose work has landed her a design job at Balenciaga and a place in the final round of this year's LVMH Prize.

News & Analysis

Marine Serre's Elegant Sportswear Disruptions

This month, our Spotlight shines on Paris-based Marine Serre, whose work has landed her a design job at Balenciaga and a place in the final round of this year's LVMH Prize.


Luxury

How Ralph Lauren and Burberry Are Fighting for Their Future

The two iconic fashion brands are shifting their strategies in the face of setbacks. Will it be enough?

Luxury

How Ralph Lauren and Burberry Are Fighting for Their Future

The two iconic fashion brands are shifting their strategies in the face of setbacks. Will it be enough?


News & Analysis

Beyond Fashion Month, Support #TiedTogether Around the World

BoF has reached its goal of raising $50,000 for The American Civil Liberties Union and UN Refugee Agency — but our work is not done.

News & Analysis

Beyond Fashion Month, Support #TiedTogether Around the World

BoF has reached its goal of raising $50,000 for The American Civil Liberties Union and UN Refugee Agency — but our work is not done.


Luxury

Can a New Campaign Buoy Style.com?

Style.com is launching a shoppable campaign to better demonstrate its content-commerce proposition and carve out a clear brand identity.

Luxury

Can a New Campaign Buoy Style.com?

Style.com is launching a shoppable campaign to better demonstrate its content-commerce proposition and carve out a clear brand identity.


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.

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