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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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Retail

Coronavirus Lockdowns Return in the US

This week, everyone will be talking about Valentino's couture show and the worsening coronavirus pandemic in the US. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Retail

Coronavirus Lockdowns Return in the US

This week, everyone will be talking about Valentino's couture show and the worsening coronavirus pandemic in the US. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Fashion Week

Searching For a New Narrative at Milan Fashion Week

The lockdowns may have hit Milan hard, but in some quarters, it enabled the creativity to flow.

Fashion Week

Searching For a New Narrative at Milan Fashion Week

The lockdowns may have hit Milan hard, but in some quarters, it enabled the creativity to flow.


Fashion Week

Miuccia Prada on Her Final Collection Before Raf Simons Officially Enters the Fold

The designer discusses creating, collaborating — and what it means to have ‘fun’ — in quarantine. BoF’s Tim Blanks draws his own conclusions.

Fashion Week

Miuccia Prada on Her Final Collection Before Raf Simons Officially Enters the Fold

The designer discusses creating, collaborating — and what it means to have ‘fun’ — in quarantine. BoF’s Tim Blanks draws his own conclusions.


Luxury

Prada Scion Lorenzo Bertelli’s First Interview

The son of Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli talks to BoF’s Imran Amed about joining the family business and his vision for the future of the company.

Luxury

Prada Scion Lorenzo Bertelli’s First Interview

The son of Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli talks to BoF’s Imran Amed about joining the family business and his vision for the future of the company.


Global Markets

The BoF Podcast: Luca Solca on ‘The Worst Year in the History of Modern Luxury’

BoF’s Imran Amed and the Bernstein analyst discuss what the sector should expect as coronavirus threatens sales and supply chains.

Global Markets

The BoF Podcast: Luca Solca on ‘The Worst Year in the History of Modern Luxury’

BoF’s Imran Amed and the Bernstein analyst discuss what the sector should expect as coronavirus threatens sales and supply chains.


Media

Why Highsnobiety Is Launching a Print Magazine for the Instagram Generation

The redesigned print publication comes as the media group expands into different platforms to actively engage new-age consumers.

Media

Why Highsnobiety Is Launching a Print Magazine for the Instagram Generation

The redesigned print publication comes as the media group expands into different platforms to actively engage new-age consumers.


Luxury

2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury

BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.

Luxury

2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury

BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.


Global Markets

Quarantine and Cancellations: A Coronavirus Update

Paris Fashion Week went ahead this week, despite mounting concerns over the spread of the deadly coronavirus — a potential black swan event that has already hit supply chains and consumer spending.

Global Markets

Quarantine and Cancellations: A Coronavirus Update

Paris Fashion Week went ahead this week, despite mounting concerns over the spread of the deadly coronavirus — a potential black swan event that has already hit supply chains and consumer spending.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Jimmy Choo CEO Exits, StockX Names CTO

This week, Jimmy Choo's CEO of almost eight years steps down, while StockX appoints a chief technology officer.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Jimmy Choo CEO Exits, StockX Names CTO

This week, Jimmy Choo's CEO of almost eight years steps down, while StockX appoints a chief technology officer.


Luxury

Can Raf and Miuccia Take Fashion Somewhere New?

BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks considers the possibilities.

Luxury

Can Raf and Miuccia Take Fashion Somewhere New?

BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks considers the possibilities.


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