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Rick Owens

Designer, Rick Owens

He has earned a cult following for his sharp, distressed leather jackets and an all-black, “grungy glamorous” aesthetic.

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News & Analysis

Why Fashion Forums Still Matter

In the age of Instagram and Snapchat, forums may seem like antiquated artefacts of a bygone era, but fashion needs them more than ever, argues Susanna Lau.

News & Analysis

Why Fashion Forums Still Matter

In the age of Instagram and Snapchat, forums may seem like antiquated artefacts of a bygone era, but fashion needs them more than ever, argues Susanna Lau.


Retail

Totokaelo Acquired by Herschel Supply Co. Owner

Young-luxury retailer Totokaelo, which opened an ambitious store in New York City last autumn, has entered into a deal with Vancouver-based Herschel Capital Corp., the owner of accessories brand Herschel Supply Co.

Retail

Totokaelo Acquired by Herschel Supply Co. Owner

Young-luxury retailer Totokaelo, which opened an ambitious store in New York City last autumn, has entered into a deal with Vancouver-based Herschel Capital Corp., the owner of accessories brand Herschel Supply Co.


Fashion Week

Finding Fashion's Reset Button

Tragedy — both political and personal — hung over a Paris fashion week punctuated by masterful shows by Demna Gvasalia's Balenciaga and Rick Owens.

Fashion Week

Finding Fashion's Reset Button

Tragedy — both political and personal — hung over a Paris fashion week punctuated by masterful shows by Demna Gvasalia's Balenciaga and Rick Owens.


Fashion Week

A Boy Becomes a Walrus at Rick Owens

The silhouettes soared skywards, the bulk below the waist, amplified by huge pannier-like swatches of fabric, captured by tiny jackets.

Fashion Week

A Boy Becomes a Walrus at Rick Owens

The silhouettes soared skywards, the bulk below the waist, amplified by huge pannier-like swatches of fabric, captured by tiny jackets.


Fashion Week

Raf Simons, Gosha Rubchinskiy and Menswear's Gang Mentality

Menswear right now is all about perfectly formed sub-cultural style islands, reports Angelo Flaccavento from Pitti Uomo.

Fashion Week

Raf Simons, Gosha Rubchinskiy and Menswear's Gang Mentality

Menswear right now is all about perfectly formed sub-cultural style islands, reports Angelo Flaccavento from Pitti Uomo.


News & Analysis

Is Gentrification a Threat to Fashion Capitals?

Waves of young creatives are abandoning New York and London for lower rents and a better quality of life in places like Berlin and Los Angeles. Should the fashion industry be worried?

News & Analysis

Is Gentrification a Threat to Fashion Capitals?

Waves of young creatives are abandoning New York and London for lower rents and a better quality of life in places like Berlin and Los Angeles. Should the fashion industry be worried?


News & Analysis

Cottweiler’s Sportswear Symphony

This month, our Spotlight shines on Cottweiler, a British menswear label determined to bring refinement to the streetwear category, who will present their first runway show on Saturday at London Collections: Men.

News & Analysis

Cottweiler’s Sportswear Symphony

This month, our Spotlight shines on Cottweiler, a British menswear label determined to bring refinement to the streetwear category, who will present their first runway show on Saturday at London Collections: Men.


News & Analysis

Doctor Tim Blanks

Last week, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Academy of Art University. His first lesson: approach every interaction with passion, curiosity and joy.

News & Analysis

Doctor Tim Blanks

Last week, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Academy of Art University. His first lesson: approach every interaction with passion, curiosity and joy.


News & Analysis

At Milan Design Week, the (Branded) Surface Says It All

Milan’s Design Week is a growing marketing platform for fashion and apparel brands from Nike to Loewe.

News & Analysis

At Milan Design Week, the (Branded) Surface Says It All

Milan’s Design Week is a growing marketing platform for fashion and apparel brands from Nike to Loewe.


News & Analysis

LACMA's Masterclass in Menswear

With fashion obsessed with creating clothes that look like they've already lived, 'Reigning Men' offers a masterclass in re-animation.

News & Analysis

LACMA's Masterclass in Menswear

With fashion obsessed with creating clothes that look like they've already lived, 'Reigning Men' offers a masterclass in re-animation.


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.

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