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.


The Big Paris Shake-Up: Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino
What lies ahead for the new creative configurations at Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino? BoF examines the challenges and opportunities they face.

The Big Paris Shake-Up: Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino
What lies ahead for the new creative configurations at Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino? BoF examines the challenges and opportunities they face.

A Chilly Debut at Salvatore Ferragamo
Fulvio Rigoni presented an interesting collection for the house of Ferragamo: light, young and focused, if a little cold and not completely original.

A Chilly Debut at Salvatore Ferragamo
Fulvio Rigoni presented an interesting collection for the house of Ferragamo: light, young and focused, if a little cold and not completely original.

Verbal and Yoon’s New Plan of Attack
With a new store for their jewellery and fashion venture Ambush, Tokyo power couple Verbal and Yoon are furthering their multi-pronged assault on consumer culture.

Verbal and Yoon’s New Plan of Attack
With a new store for their jewellery and fashion venture Ambush, Tokyo power couple Verbal and Yoon are furthering their multi-pronged assault on consumer culture.

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts
From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts
From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.

What You May Have Missed This Week
BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

What You May Have Missed This Week
BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

Power Moves | Raf Simons Joins Calvin Klein, CEO Exits Ferragamo, Vans' Brand President
This week, Raf Simons started as chief creative officer at Calvin Klein, while longstanding Salvatore Ferragamo chief executive officer Michele Norsa departed his post.

Power Moves | Raf Simons Joins Calvin Klein, CEO Exits Ferragamo, Vans' Brand President
This week, Raf Simons started as chief creative officer at Calvin Klein, while longstanding Salvatore Ferragamo chief executive officer Michele Norsa departed his post.

Bottoms Up on Hermès, LVMH and Kering Performance
Investors breathed a sign of relief as better-than-expected first half results took some of the sting out of the sector’s most severe correction in seven years.

Bottoms Up on Hermès, LVMH and Kering Performance
Investors breathed a sign of relief as better-than-expected first half results took some of the sting out of the sector’s most severe correction in seven years.

Raf Simons Starts at Calvin Klein, Marking Strategic Shift
In a bold and widely anticipated move, Raf Simons has been named chief creative officer of Calvin Klein, bringing his signature minimalist aesthetic to the iconic American brand, the company has confirmed.

Raf Simons Starts at Calvin Klein, Marking Strategic Shift
In a bold and widely anticipated move, Raf Simons has been named chief creative officer of Calvin Klein, bringing his signature minimalist aesthetic to the iconic American brand, the company has confirmed.

10 Campaigns of Autumn/Winter 2016
The Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign season could represent a notable turning point in the use of digital-native techniques in campaign imagery.

10 Campaigns of Autumn/Winter 2016
The Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign season could represent a notable turning point in the use of digital-native techniques in campaign imagery.

At Creative Helm of a Fashion Brand, Which Configuration Works Best?
From brand-makers to dual-role CEO-cum-creative directors, fashion brands are experimenting with a range of creative configurations.

At Creative Helm of a Fashion Brand, Which Configuration Works Best?
From brand-makers to dual-role CEO-cum-creative directors, fashion brands are experimenting with a range of creative configurations.
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