Rei Kawakubo
Founder, Comme des Garçons
Fashion’s most celebrated contrarian has attracted a global cult following for her spirited belief in unadulterated creation.
Comme des Garçons’ Naked Kings
There was a definite revelatory subtext in Kawakubo’s procession of see-through clothes. Nowhere to hide in her plastic parade.
Comme des Garçons’ Naked Kings
There was a definite revelatory subtext in Kawakubo’s procession of see-through clothes. Nowhere to hide in her plastic parade.
Finding Fashion's Reset Button
Tragedy — both political and personal — hung over a Paris fashion week punctuated by masterful shows by Demna Gvasalia's Balenciaga and Rick Owens.
Finding Fashion's Reset Button
Tragedy — both political and personal — hung over a Paris fashion week punctuated by masterful shows by Demna Gvasalia's Balenciaga and Rick Owens.
Decrypting the Manifesto of Aitor Throup
In his 10 years in fashion, Aitor Throup has inspired, intrigued and irritated with a body of work full of foreplay. On Sunday night, he promised consummation.
Decrypting the Manifesto of Aitor Throup
In his 10 years in fashion, Aitor Throup has inspired, intrigued and irritated with a body of work full of foreplay. On Sunday night, he promised consummation.
Inside Yohji Yamamoto’s Fashion Philosophy
In a rare interview, Yohji Yamamoto speaks to BoF's Imran Amed about the fashion philosophy that underpins his revolutionary career.
Inside Yohji Yamamoto’s Fashion Philosophy
In a rare interview, Yohji Yamamoto speaks to BoF's Imran Amed about the fashion philosophy that underpins his revolutionary career.
Why Fashion Is a Property Developer’s Not-So-Secret Weapon
As Dover Street Market opens in its new Haymarket location, adjacent to the Crown Estate’s new St. James’ Market project, BoF examines how real estate developers work with brands, retailers and other fashion entities to recast neighbourhoods.
Why Fashion Is a Property Developer’s Not-So-Secret Weapon
As Dover Street Market opens in its new Haymarket location, adjacent to the Crown Estate’s new St. James’ Market project, BoF examines how real estate developers work with brands, retailers and other fashion entities to recast neighbourhoods.
Junya Watanabe's Abstract Transcendence
Junya Watanabe showed clothing and accessories whose purely geometric shapes were a form of wearable madness.
Junya Watanabe's Abstract Transcendence
Junya Watanabe showed clothing and accessories whose purely geometric shapes were a form of wearable madness.
An Empathy With Radicalism at Comme des Garçons
Rei Kawakubo’s relationship with the punk spirit communicated by Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood has helped define Comme des Garçons as the foremost challenge to fashion orthodoxy.
An Empathy With Radicalism at Comme des Garçons
Rei Kawakubo’s relationship with the punk spirit communicated by Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood has helped define Comme des Garçons as the foremost challenge to fashion orthodoxy.
At CSM MA Show, the Spirit of Margiela
Menswear designers featured prominently — and snapped up the evening's L’Oreal awards — as sixteen of Central Saint Martins' top graduates presented their work.
At CSM MA Show, the Spirit of Margiela
Menswear designers featured prominently — and snapped up the evening's L’Oreal awards — as sixteen of Central Saint Martins' top graduates presented their work.
Remembered: The Game-Changing Martin Margiela Show of 1989
As talk turns towards a future of consumer-facing fashion shows, we look back on the 1989 Martin Margiela presentation, which set a new paradigm for the fashion show as a public spectacle, in an oral history with contributions from Margiela’s closest collaborators and biggest supporters of the time, courtesy of The Gentlewoman.
Remembered: The Game-Changing Martin Margiela Show of 1989
As talk turns towards a future of consumer-facing fashion shows, we look back on the 1989 Martin Margiela presentation, which set a new paradigm for the fashion show as a public spectacle, in an oral history with contributions from Margiela’s closest collaborators and biggest supporters of the time, courtesy of The Gentlewoman.
Top 10 Menswear Shows of Autumn/Winter 2016
BoF's Top 10 Menswear Shows of the European collections.
Top 10 Menswear Shows of Autumn/Winter 2016
BoF's Top 10 Menswear Shows of the European collections.
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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.
