Rei Kawakubo
Founder, Comme des Garçons
Fashion’s most celebrated contrarian has attracted a global cult following for her spirited belief in unadulterated creation.
Trailblazing Designer Kenzo Takada Has Died
The Japanese designer, best known for his namesake line Kenzo, passed away following complications due to Covid-19. He was 81.
Trailblazing Designer Kenzo Takada Has Died
The Japanese designer, best known for his namesake line Kenzo, passed away following complications due to Covid-19. He was 81.
Peter Do Says ‘No’ to the Industry Playbook
The creative director and co-founder of his namesake label is prioritising creative freedom and profitability over growth, and still not showing at New York Fashion Week.
Peter Do Says ‘No’ to the Industry Playbook
The creative director and co-founder of his namesake label is prioritising creative freedom and profitability over growth, and still not showing at New York Fashion Week.
Tim Blanks’ Top Fashion Shows of All-Time: Junya Watanabe Men's Autumn/Winter 2006
BoF’s Editor-at-Large connects the dots between the designer’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection and a mesmerising 2006 meditation on ‘Taxi Driver’ anti-hero Travis Bickle, which probed the heart of America’s darkness.
Tim Blanks’ Top Fashion Shows of All-Time: Junya Watanabe Men's Autumn/Winter 2006
BoF’s Editor-at-Large connects the dots between the designer’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection and a mesmerising 2006 meditation on ‘Taxi Driver’ anti-hero Travis Bickle, which probed the heart of America’s darkness.
In Paris, the Pleasure of the Apocalypse
It was a strangely energetic season, full of both angst and elation, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
In Paris, the Pleasure of the Apocalypse
It was a strangely energetic season, full of both angst and elation, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Should Fashion Shows Have a Theme?
Theme-less outings that emphasised technique over narrative scored on the fifth day of Paris Fashion Week, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Should Fashion Shows Have a Theme?
Theme-less outings that emphasised technique over narrative scored on the fifth day of Paris Fashion Week, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
A Dream of Defiance at Margiela
The raw apocalyptic glamour of the show was also a perverse tutorial in the art and craft of clothes-making.
A Dream of Defiance at Margiela
The raw apocalyptic glamour of the show was also a perverse tutorial in the art and craft of clothes-making.
Moncler’s Genius Talent Pipeline: Who Should be Next?
The luxury outerwear brand’s innovative marketing model relies on a constant rotation of buzzy talent. BoF spotlights potential future candidates.
Moncler’s Genius Talent Pipeline: Who Should be Next?
The luxury outerwear brand’s innovative marketing model relies on a constant rotation of buzzy talent. BoF spotlights potential future candidates.
Meet the 'Independent Record Labels' of Fashion
A crop of platform-like brand incubators, from New Guards Group and Tomorrow to Dover Street Market Paris, are spinning up new fashion labels for a hype cycle that’s moving faster and faster.
Meet the 'Independent Record Labels' of Fashion
A crop of platform-like brand incubators, from New Guards Group and Tomorrow to Dover Street Market Paris, are spinning up new fashion labels for a hype cycle that’s moving faster and faster.
Top 10 Shows of the Season
After a fashion month punctuated with true fashion moments, BoF's editors pick the top ten shows of the season.
Top 10 Shows of the Season
After a fashion month punctuated with true fashion moments, BoF's editors pick the top ten shows of the season.
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.
