Rei Kawakubo
Founder, Comme des Garçons
Fashion’s most celebrated contrarian has attracted a global cult following for her spirited belief in unadulterated creation.


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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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.




