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.


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.

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.

French Press | Formichetti's Moves, Rogier Vivier, H&M's New Retail Concept, Kris van Assche
BoF distills recent fashion stories from the French media.

French Press | Formichetti's Moves, Rogier Vivier, H&M's New Retail Concept, Kris van Assche
BoF distills recent fashion stories from the French media.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.




