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.
Behind Gucci’s All-Black Campaign Teaser
Recently released ‘audition videos’ for Gucci’s next ad campaign reveal a cast of nine black models, a significant shift for a brand that once got ‘two thumbs down for diversity.’
Behind Gucci’s All-Black Campaign Teaser
Recently released ‘audition videos’ for Gucci’s next ad campaign reveal a cast of nine black models, a significant shift for a brand that once got ‘two thumbs down for diversity.’
Can Raf Go Mass?
This week, the fashion world caught its first glimpse of Raf Simons’ vision for Calvin Klein, raising questions about whether the designer can balance his personal aesthetic with the needs of the multi-tiered, multi-billion-dollar brand.
Can Raf Go Mass?
This week, the fashion world caught its first glimpse of Raf Simons’ vision for Calvin Klein, raising questions about whether the designer can balance his personal aesthetic with the needs of the multi-tiered, multi-billion-dollar brand.
A Dior Fairytale
In her first couture collection at her new gig, Maria Grazia Chiuri drew a line from Valentino’s pale princesses to Dior’s winsome Titianas. Some of it worked, some not so. But if you were looking for green shoots, they were in the most reassuring places.
A Dior Fairytale
In her first couture collection at her new gig, Maria Grazia Chiuri drew a line from Valentino’s pale princesses to Dior’s winsome Titianas. Some of it worked, some not so. But if you were looking for green shoots, they were in the most reassuring places.
Elevating the Everyday in Paris
This men’s fashion season is all about getting back to reality and elevating the everyday, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Elevating the Everyday in Paris
This men’s fashion season is all about getting back to reality and elevating the everyday, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Must Defend Globalisation
Both Brexit and Trump are a clear and present danger to the highly globalised fashion industry.
Fashion Must Defend Globalisation
Both Brexit and Trump are a clear and present danger to the highly globalised fashion industry.
Polish and Homage at Off-White
Virgil Abloh's giant mohair picture sweaters and collaged graphic transfers paid homage to Raf Simons, with just the kind of dystopian Clockwork Orange appeal that is so relevant right now.
Polish and Homage at Off-White
Virgil Abloh's giant mohair picture sweaters and collaged graphic transfers paid homage to Raf Simons, with just the kind of dystopian Clockwork Orange appeal that is so relevant right now.
Power Moves | Carven Appoints Creative Director, Reed Krakoff Joins Tiffany & Co.
This week, Serge Ruffieux has been named creative director at Carven, Reed Krakoff has joined Tiffany & Co, and Condé Nast has made promotions to strengthen its leadership team.
Power Moves | Carven Appoints Creative Director, Reed Krakoff Joins Tiffany & Co.
This week, Serge Ruffieux has been named creative director at Carven, Reed Krakoff has joined Tiffany & Co, and Condé Nast has made promotions to strengthen its leadership team.
In Milan, Back to Reality
Reality is back, bringing designer fashion closer to the real world, reports Angelo Flaccavento from the Milan men's shows.
In Milan, Back to Reality
Reality is back, bringing designer fashion closer to the real world, reports Angelo Flaccavento from the Milan men's shows.
Fashion's Top 10 Newsmakers of 2016
BoF breaks down the people behind the biggest fashion stories of the year.
Fashion's Top 10 Newsmakers of 2016
BoF breaks down the people behind the biggest fashion stories of the year.
Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading
Just in time for the holidays, Colin McDowell shares his list of the best fashion books of the season.
Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading
Just in time for the holidays, Colin McDowell shares his list of the best fashion books of the season.
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.
