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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

At the Head of Historic Houses, Does Fit Really Matter?

Recent seasons have seen a flurry of new designer appointments at historic fashion houses. Hedi Slimane at Saint Laurent. Alexander Wang at Balenciaga. Jonathan Anderson at Loewe. Do they make a good fit?

News & Analysis

At the Head of Historic Houses, Does Fit Really Matter?

Recent seasons have seen a flurry of new designer appointments at historic fashion houses. Hedi Slimane at Saint Laurent. Alexander Wang at Balenciaga. Jonathan Anderson at Loewe. Do they make a good fit?


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Dior and I, Paco Rabanne, Uniqlo

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Dior and I, Paco Rabanne, Uniqlo and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Dior and I, Paco Rabanne, Uniqlo

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Dior and I, Paco Rabanne, Uniqlo and more.


Luxury

Dior and Us

Colin McDowell decodes Dior and I, a film directed by Frédéric Tcheng, which documents the creation of Raf Simons’ first couture collection for the house.

Luxury

Dior and Us

Colin McDowell decodes Dior and I, a film directed by Frédéric Tcheng, which documents the creation of Raf Simons’ first couture collection for the house.


News & Analysis

All Change at Gucci

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

News & Analysis

All Change at Gucci

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


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Burberry, Endless Jewellery, L’Éclaireur

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Burberry, Endless Jewellery, L’Éclaireur and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Burberry, Endless Jewellery, L’Éclaireur

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Burberry, Endless Jewellery, L’Éclaireur and more.


Fashion Week

Will Genderless Fashion Change Retail?

The runways are awash with gender-neutral statements. What does this mean for retail?

Fashion Week

Will Genderless Fashion Change Retail?

The runways are awash with gender-neutral statements. What does this mean for retail?


Marketing

For Fine Jewellers, the Red Carpet Means Business

Why awards season is more important than ever to gem purveyors.

Marketing

For Fine Jewellers, the Red Carpet Means Business

Why awards season is more important than ever to gem purveyors.


News & Analysis

For Japan’s Visvim, Old is the New New

BoF speaks to Visvim designer Hiroki Nakamura, whose label has attracted a global cult following by breathing new life into traditional American workwear.

News & Analysis

For Japan’s Visvim, Old is the New New

BoF speaks to Visvim designer Hiroki Nakamura, whose label has attracted a global cult following by breathing new life into traditional American workwear.


Luxury

Will High Fashion’s Love Affair with Streetwear Last?

Streetwear-fashion hybrids are on the rise. Fleeting trend or symbol of a more enduring shift?

Luxury

Will High Fashion’s Love Affair with Streetwear Last?

Streetwear-fashion hybrids are on the rise. Fleeting trend or symbol of a more enduring shift?


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Chalayan, Ssense, Lily and Lionel

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Chalayan, Ssense, Lily and Lionel

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


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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