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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

10 Young London Creatives Shaping the Future of Fashion

BoF speaks to 10 of London's fastest-rising fashion creatives, poised to assume their rightful position amongst the industry's top talents of tomorrow.

News & Analysis

10 Young London Creatives Shaping the Future of Fashion

BoF speaks to 10 of London's fastest-rising fashion creatives, poised to assume their rightful position amongst the industry's top talents of tomorrow.



China

Dior Plans Encore Haute Couture Show in Shanghai

PARIS, France — For the first time since Raf Simons took the creative helm at Dior, the French fashion house is bringing its haute couture show to

China

Dior Plans Encore Haute Couture Show in Shanghai

PARIS, France — For the first time since Raf Simons took the creative helm at Dior, the French fashion house is bringing its haute couture show to


News & Analysis

Small Labels Lure Big Bucks in Fashion's Latest Trend

PARIS, France — Christophe Lemaire has spent the past three years designing dresses for Hermès. Now he wants to develop his own brand and ride a wave

News & Analysis

Small Labels Lure Big Bucks in Fashion's Latest Trend

PARIS, France — Christophe Lemaire has spent the past three years designing dresses for Hermès. Now he wants to develop his own brand and ride a wave


Fashion Week

Autumn/Winter 2013 | The Season That Was

This season, no single moment dominated the fashion conversation. But there was still lots to talk about. Today, BoF brings you our bi-annual post-fashion month feature, The Season That Was.

Fashion Week

Autumn/Winter 2013 | The Season That Was

This season, no single moment dominated the fashion conversation. But there was still lots to talk about. Today, BoF brings you our bi-annual post-fashion month feature, The Season That Was.


News & Analysis

An Injection of New Energy in Paris

How much deference does a newly installed designer need to pay to the heritage of a house? Today, Jessica Michault, editor-in-chief of Nowfashion.com, shares her reflections on a Paris Fashion Week that saw a number of new designer debuts at venerable French houses.

News & Analysis

An Injection of New Energy in Paris

How much deference does a newly installed designer need to pay to the heritage of a house? Today, Jessica Michault, editor-in-chief of Nowfashion.com, shares her reflections on a Paris Fashion Week that saw a number of new designer debuts at venerable French houses.


Fashion Week

What to Make of Saint Laurent?

The day after Slimane's grunge-inspired second womenswear outing for Saint Laurent, BoF examines the swirl of criticism the collection provoked and reflects on where the house may be headed.

Fashion Week

What to Make of Saint Laurent?

The day after Slimane's grunge-inspired second womenswear outing for Saint Laurent, BoF examines the swirl of criticism the collection provoked and reflects on where the house may be headed.


News & Analysis

Simons Confidently Evolves his Vision for Christian Dior

PARIS, France — The fourth day of Paris Fashion Week saw Raf Simons unveil the latest chapter of his journey after nearly a year at the design helm

News & Analysis

Simons Confidently Evolves his Vision for Christian Dior

PARIS, France — The fourth day of Paris Fashion Week saw Raf Simons unveil the latest chapter of his journey after nearly a year at the design helm


Workplace & Talent

John Skelton's Creative Eye

With a sharp eye for new talent and an uncompromising creative vision, John Skelton has become one of the industry's most respected buyers.

Workplace & Talent

John Skelton's Creative Eye

With a sharp eye for new talent and an uncompromising creative vision, John Skelton has become one of the industry's most respected buyers.


Retail

Machine-A Brings East London Fashion Talent to Soho

A new boutique stocking some of London’s newest fashion talents has just landed in Soho’s Brewer Street, bringing a jolt of creative energy to the city centre.

Retail

Machine-A Brings East London Fashion Talent to Soho

A new boutique stocking some of London’s newest fashion talents has just landed in Soho’s Brewer Street, bringing a jolt of creative energy to the city centre.


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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