Rei Kawakubo
Founder, Comme des Garçons
Fashion’s most celebrated contrarian has attracted a global cult following for her spirited belief in unadulterated creation.
Why Representation at Fashion Week Shouldn't Be a Fad
A “millennial mindset” is taking hold across the luxury market — and across age groups and geographies — changing the purchasing habits of all generations of consumers.
Why Representation at Fashion Week Shouldn't Be a Fad
A “millennial mindset” is taking hold across the luxury market — and across age groups and geographies — changing the purchasing habits of all generations of consumers.
Why Beauty Needs to Jump on the Wellness Boom
Wellness retailers like Alo Yoga and Bandier offer a mix of clothing, food, experiences and, increasingly, beauty, while even haircare brands are dabbling in nutritional supplements. This week's Business of Beauty newsletter takes a look at how wellness is packaged and sold — and why beauty brands can't ignore the latest fitness trend.
Why Beauty Needs to Jump on the Wellness Boom
Wellness retailers like Alo Yoga and Bandier offer a mix of clothing, food, experiences and, increasingly, beauty, while even haircare brands are dabbling in nutritional supplements. This week's Business of Beauty newsletter takes a look at how wellness is packaged and sold — and why beauty brands can't ignore the latest fitness trend.
Dover Street Market Dips Toe in Paris
The Comme des Garçons-owned retailer will open its first dedicated beauty concept in a 2,150-square-foot space in the French capital later this spring.
Dover Street Market Dips Toe in Paris
The Comme des Garçons-owned retailer will open its first dedicated beauty concept in a 2,150-square-foot space in the French capital later this spring.
Food for Thought at JW Anderson
Anderson is working some fine line between purity and provocation. It's irresistible, even if it demands a lot of its wearer.
Food for Thought at JW Anderson
Anderson is working some fine line between purity and provocation. It's irresistible, even if it demands a lot of its wearer.
In Paris, Fashion That Leaves You (Mostly) Cold
The fact that men’s fashion is shifting from the visual boldness of hyper-logoed streetwear to the composed sombreness of a new kind of formality certainly did not help this season.
In Paris, Fashion That Leaves You (Mostly) Cold
The fact that men’s fashion is shifting from the visual boldness of hyper-logoed streetwear to the composed sombreness of a new kind of formality certainly did not help this season.
Swan Diving Into the Abyss at Comme des Garçons
Buried in the murk were artfully doubled jackets, skillful new proportions and intriguing decorative elements. But is creativity enough in the darkness? Maybe not.
Swan Diving Into the Abyss at Comme des Garçons
Buried in the murk were artfully doubled jackets, skillful new proportions and intriguing decorative elements. But is creativity enough in the darkness? Maybe not.
In Paris, a Fight for Supremacy
While the luxury groups that dominate the industry staged larger and larger marketing spectacles, designers like Rick Owens, Rei Kawakubo, John Galliano and Pierpaolo Piccioli delivered poetry.
In Paris, a Fight for Supremacy
While the luxury groups that dominate the industry staged larger and larger marketing spectacles, designers like Rick Owens, Rei Kawakubo, John Galliano and Pierpaolo Piccioli delivered poetry.
The Power of Woman at Comme des Garçons
Garments burst open by a female belly were an intense reminder of the primal power of pregnancy.
The Power of Woman at Comme des Garçons
Garments burst open by a female belly were an intense reminder of the primal power of pregnancy.
Building Culture and Community at Moncler
With Moncler Genius, Remo Ruffini offers a glimpse of a tantalising future for fashion.
Building Culture and Community at Moncler
With Moncler Genius, Remo Ruffini offers a glimpse of a tantalising future for fashion.
Op-Ed | Whatever: How Fashion Lost Its Meaning
Fashion has entered a state of pure postmodernism where anything goes and nothing means anything anymore, argues Eugene Rabkin.
Op-Ed | Whatever: How Fashion Lost Its Meaning
Fashion has entered a state of pure postmodernism where anything goes and nothing means anything anymore, argues Eugene Rabkin.
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.
