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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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News & Analysis

Joerg Koch Defies Content-Commerce Orthodoxy

BoF talks to the Berlin-based cultural polymath and founder of cerebral indie magazine 032c on the relationship between creativity and commerce and becoming the editor-in-chief of global e-commerce site Ssense.

News & Analysis

Joerg Koch Defies Content-Commerce Orthodoxy

BoF talks to the Berlin-based cultural polymath and founder of cerebral indie magazine 032c on the relationship between creativity and commerce and becoming the editor-in-chief of global e-commerce site Ssense.


Creative Class

Raf Simons Speaks to Cathy Horyn on the Speed of Fashion

Before he announced his exit from Dior, Raf Simons spoke to Cathy Horyn for a piece that appeared in System magazine. Today, BoF brings you an exclusive excerpt of that conversation, revealing the designers thoughts on the speed of fashion.

Creative Class

Raf Simons Speaks to Cathy Horyn on the Speed of Fashion

Before he announced his exit from Dior, Raf Simons spoke to Cathy Horyn for a piece that appeared in System magazine. Today, BoF brings you an exclusive excerpt of that conversation, revealing the designers thoughts on the speed of fashion.


News & Analysis

Franca Sozzani: 'I Respect When People Put Their Life in Front of Their Work'

The Vogue Italia editor on Dubai's fashion potential and what the future holds for the next generation of designers.

News & Analysis

Franca Sozzani: 'I Respect When People Put Their Life in Front of Their Work'

The Vogue Italia editor on Dubai's fashion potential and what the future holds for the next generation of designers.


Global Markets

Euro Slip-Up

The Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) recorded its best monthly performance this year, climbing almost 7 percent; close but not quite matching an impressive 8.6 percent rise in the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”).

Global Markets

Euro Slip-Up

The Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) recorded its best monthly performance this year, climbing almost 7 percent; close but not quite matching an impressive 8.6 percent rise in the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”).


Workplace & Talent

Alber Elbaz: "I Hope that Lanvin Finds the Business Vision it Needs"

In a personal statement, Alber Elbaz has confirmed he was ousted from his position as the creative director of Lanvin after 14 years.

Workplace & Talent

Alber Elbaz: "I Hope that Lanvin Finds the Business Vision it Needs"

In a personal statement, Alber Elbaz has confirmed he was ousted from his position as the creative director of Lanvin after 14 years.


News & Analysis

Fendi Opens New Headquarters, as Industry Mulls Simons' Exit from Dior

As the fashion world was still reacting to the news of Raf Simons’ Dior exit, Fendi was opening its new HQ in Rome. Imran Amed spoke to Karl Lagerfeld, Silvia Venturini Fendi and Pietro Beccari about the brand's monumental milestone.

News & Analysis

Fendi Opens New Headquarters, as Industry Mulls Simons' Exit from Dior

As the fashion world was still reacting to the news of Raf Simons’ Dior exit, Fendi was opening its new HQ in Rome. Imran Amed spoke to Karl Lagerfeld, Silvia Venturini Fendi and Pietro Beccari about the brand's monumental milestone.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Simons Exits Dior, Lanphear Leaves Maxim, Lululemon Appoints Creative Director

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Workplace & Talent

Raf Simons Leaving Dior

Raf Simons is exiting his role as artistic director of women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessory collections of Dior.

Workplace & Talent

Raf Simons Leaving Dior

Raf Simons is exiting his role as artistic director of women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessory collections of Dior.


Fashion Week

A Journey Through Time and Space at Dior

Unexpected connections yield new visions at Raf Simons' "softly futuristic" collection for Dior.

Fashion Week

A Journey Through Time and Space at Dior

Unexpected connections yield new visions at Raf Simons' "softly futuristic" collection for Dior.


Luxury

Michael Roberts: Fashion’s Mr Outspoken

After more than 30 years on the front row, former Vanity Fair fashion director Michael Roberts still takes no prisoners. Colin McDowell meets the silver-tongued commentator whose first rule of fashion is to always say what he thinks.

Luxury

Michael Roberts: Fashion’s Mr Outspoken

After more than 30 years on the front row, former Vanity Fair fashion director Michael Roberts still takes no prisoners. Colin McDowell meets the silver-tongued commentator whose first rule of fashion is to always say what he thinks.


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