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.
Pop Quiz | Monica Vinader, Farfetch, Alber Elbaz
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 Monica Vinader, Farfetch, Alber Elbaz and more.
Pop Quiz | Monica Vinader, Farfetch, Alber Elbaz
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 Monica Vinader, Farfetch, Alber Elbaz and more.
Alister Mackie: 'Fashion Became About Young People, Not Glamour and Status'
Alister Mackie sits down with BoF to discuss his analogue working methods, the 1990s Britpop scene that shaped his distinctive indie styling and his relationship with Katy England.
Alister Mackie: 'Fashion Became About Young People, Not Glamour and Status'
Alister Mackie sits down with BoF to discuss his analogue working methods, the 1990s Britpop scene that shaped his distinctive indie styling and his relationship with Katy England.
Feeding the Feed
In recent years, the stream of social events staged by fashion brands has spilled well beyond fashion weeks, primarily to keep pace with online fans who expect new content each time they refresh their feeds.
Feeding the Feed
In recent years, the stream of social events staged by fashion brands has spilled well beyond fashion weeks, primarily to keep pace with online fans who expect new content each time they refresh their feeds.
Très Bien Expands With Winning Blend of Streetwear and Fashion
Très Bien’s blend of sneakers, streetwear and high fashion has given rise to a successful men’s e-commerce business and a portfolio of budding fashion brands, with combined revenues set to hit $5.6 million in 2014.
Très Bien Expands With Winning Blend of Streetwear and Fashion
Très Bien’s blend of sneakers, streetwear and high fashion has given rise to a successful men’s e-commerce business and a portfolio of budding fashion brands, with combined revenues set to hit $5.6 million in 2014.
Op-Ed | For Musicians, Fashion’s Double-Edged Sword
The worlds of music and fashion have long embraced each other to mutual benefit. But emerging musicians should tread carefully when courted by the fashion industry, lest they dilute their authenticity and alienate fans, argues Delphine Roche.
Op-Ed | For Musicians, Fashion’s Double-Edged Sword
The worlds of music and fashion have long embraced each other to mutual benefit. But emerging musicians should tread carefully when courted by the fashion industry, lest they dilute their authenticity and alienate fans, argues Delphine Roche.
Class Action: The Fashion Brands Training Tomorrow's Artisans
Struggling to recruit skilled craftsmen, fashion companies have moved to tackle the deficit, launching new schools to train the next generation. BoF brings you a look at how these brands are preserving their craft, courtesy of Wallpaper* magazine.
Class Action: The Fashion Brands Training Tomorrow's Artisans
Struggling to recruit skilled craftsmen, fashion companies have moved to tackle the deficit, launching new schools to train the next generation. BoF brings you a look at how these brands are preserving their craft, courtesy of Wallpaper* magazine.
Streetwear’s New Guard
Influenced by the likes of both Raf Simons and Supreme, a new wave of streetwear brands are blending fashion-forward design, the authenticity of street culture and a luxury-like positioning to build emerging businesses.
Streetwear’s New Guard
Influenced by the likes of both Raf Simons and Supreme, a new wave of streetwear brands are blending fashion-forward design, the authenticity of street culture and a luxury-like positioning to build emerging businesses.
Pop Quiz | Haute Couture, Travel Retail, Lingerie Start-ups
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 travel retail, haute couture week, and more.
Pop Quiz | Haute Couture, Travel Retail, Lingerie Start-ups
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 travel retail, haute couture week, and more.
Can Couture be Modern?
Despite its traditional codes, rituals and gender divisions, couture is modernising. But is modernisation at odds with its role as a creative laboratory for dreams?
Can Couture be Modern?
Despite its traditional codes, rituals and gender divisions, couture is modernising. But is modernisation at odds with its role as a creative laboratory for dreams?
How Marcelo Burlon Built County of Milan
BoF columnist Susanna Lau examines how Marcelo Burlon built a budding multi-category streetwear business based on authenticity, social media and a little help from his friends.
How Marcelo Burlon Built County of Milan
BoF columnist Susanna Lau examines how Marcelo Burlon built a budding multi-category streetwear business based on authenticity, social media and a little help from his friends.
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.
