Rei Kawakubo
Founder, Comme des Garçons
Fashion’s most celebrated contrarian has attracted a global cult following for her spirited belief in unadulterated creation.
The Verdict on Paris Fashion Week
Sustainability and 70s Parisian chic loomed over a week punctuated by genuine fashion moments at Dries Van Noten, Rick Owens and Balenciaga.
The Verdict on Paris Fashion Week
Sustainability and 70s Parisian chic loomed over a week punctuated by genuine fashion moments at Dries Van Noten, Rick Owens and Balenciaga.
Aristocratic Extravaganza at Comme des Garçons
Though Rei Kawakubo has made a speciality of moments of high drama, there is nevertheless the nagging notion that her challenges to fashion orthodoxy have taken on a tinge of predictability.
Aristocratic Extravaganza at Comme des Garçons
Though Rei Kawakubo has made a speciality of moments of high drama, there is nevertheless the nagging notion that her challenges to fashion orthodoxy have taken on a tinge of predictability.
Noir’s Ode to Ecology
Kei Ninomiya offered a highly poetic take on the subject of sustainability. Elsewhere, Haider Ackermann delivered a mature outing.
Noir’s Ode to Ecology
Kei Ninomiya offered a highly poetic take on the subject of sustainability. Elsewhere, Haider Ackermann delivered a mature outing.
Art Meets Science at Off-White
There may be something valedictory for Virgil Abloh’s skeptics in that the laurel wreath of fashion continues to elude him.
Art Meets Science at Off-White
There may be something valedictory for Virgil Abloh’s skeptics in that the laurel wreath of fashion continues to elude him.
A New Urgency at Marni
Francesco Risso's show was a riot of beauty informed by his experience in the Amazon. The message it sent was that luxury can be redefined for the revolution.
A New Urgency at Marni
Francesco Risso's show was a riot of beauty informed by his experience in the Amazon. The message it sent was that luxury can be redefined for the revolution.
How I Became… Carla Sozzani
Over 50 years in the industry, the editor-turned-retailer transformed a gallery in the garage of 10 Corso Como into one of the world’s most prestigious concept-store brands with five international locations.
How I Became… Carla Sozzani
Over 50 years in the industry, the editor-turned-retailer transformed a gallery in the garage of 10 Corso Como into one of the world’s most prestigious concept-store brands with five international locations.
The Future of Maison Margiela
Can the revered label owned by Renzo Rosso’s OTB build a sustainable business?
The Future of Maison Margiela
Can the revered label owned by Renzo Rosso’s OTB build a sustainable business?
Maison Margiela: On the Cusp of Revolution?
John Galliano delivered an anarchically beautiful collection born from our new digital decadence.
Maison Margiela: On the Cusp of Revolution?
John Galliano delivered an anarchically beautiful collection born from our new digital decadence.
Celebrating BoF China Prize Winner Caroline Hu in Paris
The promising young designer, who won BoF’s inaugural prize in March, was fêted by industry insiders in the midst of Couture Week.
Celebrating BoF China Prize Winner Caroline Hu in Paris
The promising young designer, who won BoF’s inaugural prize in March, was fêted by industry insiders in the midst of Couture Week.
Japanese Menswear Still Rules. Here's Why.
Yoshio Kubo, Bed J.W. Ford and Auralee were among a new crop of Japanese menswear designers who took Paris by storm, but the country’s enormous influence over the market runs deep.
Japanese Menswear Still Rules. Here's Why.
Yoshio Kubo, Bed J.W. Ford and Auralee were among a new crop of Japanese menswear designers who took Paris by storm, but the country’s enormous influence over the market runs deep.
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.
