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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

Balenciaga Break-Up: "It Was Mutual"

Wang’s departure is a rare example of a drama-free, mutual break-up between a designer and a fashion house, says Imran Amed.

News & Analysis

Balenciaga Break-Up: "It Was Mutual"

Wang’s departure is a rare example of a drama-free, mutual break-up between a designer and a fashion house, says Imran Amed.


Marketing

Louis Vuitton to Stage Instagram-Friendly ‘Series 3’ Exhibition in London

The French luxury brand aims to expose the creative process behind the Autumn/Winter 2015 collection through an immersive marketing display.

Marketing

Louis Vuitton to Stage Instagram-Friendly ‘Series 3’ Exhibition in London

The French luxury brand aims to expose the creative process behind the Autumn/Winter 2015 collection through an immersive marketing display.


Beauty

Peter Philips, Makeup Maestro

BoF talks to Peter Philips, creative and image director of Christian Dior Makeup, about his personal and professional trajectory.

Beauty

Peter Philips, Makeup Maestro

BoF talks to Peter Philips, creative and image director of Christian Dior Makeup, about his personal and professional trajectory.


Luxury

Valentino, Dior and a Couture World in Flux

Couture is moving away from the dangers of glorified ready-to-wear and embracing experimentation and invention.

Luxury

Valentino, Dior and a Couture World in Flux

Couture is moving away from the dangers of glorified ready-to-wear and embracing experimentation and invention.


News & Analysis

At Paris Menswear, Designers Doing a Hedi

Gripped by the 'lethal' blend of marketing and design as perfected by Slimane's Saint Laurent, Paris was largely devoid of fresh style statements, says Angelo Flaccavento.

News & Analysis

At Paris Menswear, Designers Doing a Hedi

Gripped by the 'lethal' blend of marketing and design as perfected by Slimane's Saint Laurent, Paris was largely devoid of fresh style statements, says Angelo Flaccavento.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Abercrombie & Fitch, Jil Sander CEO Steps Down, Bettari Exits Valextra

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Sustainability

Mats Rombaut’s Natural Approach

This month, our Spotlight shines on Belgian designer Mats Rombaut, whose unisex footwear line, made using materials that reflect his vegan lifestyle, has won over key stockists worldwide.

Sustainability

Mats Rombaut’s Natural Approach

This month, our Spotlight shines on Belgian designer Mats Rombaut, whose unisex footwear line, made using materials that reflect his vegan lifestyle, has won over key stockists worldwide.


News & Analysis

Fashion for Nepal and BoF's Hiring Plans

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

News & Analysis

Fashion for Nepal and BoF's Hiring Plans

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.


News & Analysis

Inside Raf Simons' Dior

Three years into his tenure at Christian Dior, Raf Simons has brought new energy and modernity to the venerable French couture brand. In an in-depth video interview on the day of Dior’s Cruise show in Cannes, The Business of Fashion goes inside Raf Simons’ Dior.

News & Analysis

Inside Raf Simons' Dior

Three years into his tenure at Christian Dior, Raf Simons has brought new energy and modernity to the venerable French couture brand. In an in-depth video interview on the day of Dior’s Cruise show in Cannes, The Business of Fashion goes inside Raf Simons’ Dior.


Retail

The Second Coming of LN-CC

One year after being bought out of bankruptcy by Italian e-commerce provider The Level Group, progressive fashion retailer LN-CC has hit the reboot button.

Retail

The Second Coming of LN-CC

One year after being bought out of bankruptcy by Italian e-commerce provider The Level Group, progressive fashion retailer LN-CC has hit the reboot button.


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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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