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Rei Kawakubo

Founder, Comme des Garçons

Fashion’s most celebrated contrarian has attracted a global cult following for her spirited belief in unadulterated creation.

Rei Kawakubo
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New York's Met Museum Celebrates Punk's Influence on Fashion

NEW YORK, United States — With their black leather, studded jackets, ripped jeans, bondage trousers and messages of rebellion and anarchy, punks from

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New York's Met Museum Celebrates Punk's Influence on Fashion

NEW YORK, United States — With their black leather, studded jackets, ripped jeans, bondage trousers and messages of rebellion and anarchy, punks from


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The Shifting Winds of New York Retail — Part 2: Soho's Renaissance

In a three-part report, BoF examines New York City's ever-shifting retail landscape. Yesterday, we considered the rise and recasting of the Meatpacking District. Today, we examine the renaissance of Soho.

News & Analysis

The Shifting Winds of New York Retail — Part 2: Soho's Renaissance

In a three-part report, BoF examines New York City's ever-shifting retail landscape. Yesterday, we considered the rise and recasting of the Meatpacking District. Today, we examine the renaissance of Soho.


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BoF's Spotlight Designers: Where Are They Now?

BoF checks in with some of the emerging designers from our long-standing Spotlight series to find out how their businesses are growing and what lessons they've learned along the way.

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BoF's Spotlight Designers: Where Are They Now?

BoF checks in with some of the emerging designers from our long-standing Spotlight series to find out how their businesses are growing and what lessons they've learned along the way.


Technology

Fashion 2.0 | The Revolution Will Be Webcast

LONDON, United Kingdom — For many fashion companies, 2009 was the year the internet arrived. In the face of an unprecedented economic crisis and

Technology

Fashion 2.0 | The Revolution Will Be Webcast

LONDON, United Kingdom — For many fashion companies, 2009 was the year the internet arrived. In the face of an unprecedented economic crisis and


News & Analysis

BoF Year in Review | Top 10 Articles of 2008

LONDON, United Kingdom - As we wind down our second year here on The Business of Fashion , I thought it would be interesting take a look back at our

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BoF Year in Review | Top 10 Articles of 2008

LONDON, United Kingdom - As we wind down our second year here on The Business of Fashion , I thought it would be interesting take a look back at our


News & Analysis

Q&A | The lowdown on H&M Comme des Garçons

TOKYO, Japan - Back in September, H&M experienced one of the most successful Japanese market entries in recent history, with its first store in Ginza

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Q&A | The lowdown on H&M Comme des Garçons

TOKYO, Japan - Back in September, H&M experienced one of the most successful Japanese market entries in recent history, with its first store in Ginza


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Everybody's Talking About | Comme des Garcons for H&M

TOKYO, Japan and STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Some H&M collaborations of the past ( Roberto Cavalli , Viktor & Rolf) were more memorable for the pre-launch

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Everybody's Talking About | Comme des Garcons for H&M

TOKYO, Japan and STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Some H&M collaborations of the past ( Roberto Cavalli , Viktor & Rolf) were more memorable for the pre-launch


Technology

Top 10 Online Fashion Magazines

LONDON, United Kingdom - While taking a whirl around the Internet these days you're bound to bump into an online fashion magazine - or ten. Everyone

Technology

Top 10 Online Fashion Magazines

LONDON, United Kingdom - While taking a whirl around the Internet these days you're bound to bump into an online fashion magazine - or ten. Everyone


Technology

Prada: A lookbook to inspire

People talk about Miuccia Prada as an intellectual designer. Up there with Martin Margiela, Dries van Noten and Rei Kawakubo , Ms. Prada is a

Technology

Prada: A lookbook to inspire

People talk about Miuccia Prada as an intellectual designer. Up there with Martin Margiela, Dries van Noten and Rei Kawakubo , Ms. Prada is a


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