Walter Van Beirendonck
Former Head of Fashion, Royal Academy of Fine Arts
The surreal, imaginative designer was part of the ‘Antwerp Six’ and led fashion education at his alma mater, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts.
Op-Ed | Fashion Schools Should Focus on Creativity
Fashion houses want creative designers, so schools should focus on creative teaching — students can learn the business side later, says Walter Van Beirendonck, head of the fashion department at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp.
Op-Ed | Fashion Schools Should Focus on Creativity
Fashion houses want creative designers, so schools should focus on creative teaching — students can learn the business side later, says Walter Van Beirendonck, head of the fashion department at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp.
Balancing Business and Creative Learning
Designers and educators weigh in on fashion schools’ search for the equilibrium between teaching business and nurturing creativity.
Balancing Business and Creative Learning
Designers and educators weigh in on fashion schools’ search for the equilibrium between teaching business and nurturing creativity.
Woolmark Prize Announces Regional Winners
BoF reveals the regional finalists for the 2015/16 International Woolmark Prize.
Woolmark Prize Announces Regional Winners
BoF reveals the regional finalists for the 2015/16 International Woolmark Prize.
Belgium’s ‘Unexpected Fashion Story’ on Display in Brussels
Two days of fashion events in Belgium culminated in a display of creativity at La Cambre’s graduate fashion show.
Belgium’s ‘Unexpected Fashion Story’ on Display in Brussels
Two days of fashion events in Belgium culminated in a display of creativity at La Cambre’s graduate fashion show.
China’s Elusive Fashion Capital, Part 1
Almost every major fashion country has one city that shines brighter than the rest. But China’s vast, diverse market defies the norm. In Part 1 of a two-part investigation, we examine the fashion capitals of Shanghai and Beijing. Next month, in Part 2, we explore Hong Kong and Guangzhou.
China’s Elusive Fashion Capital, Part 1
Almost every major fashion country has one city that shines brighter than the rest. But China’s vast, diverse market defies the norm. In Part 1 of a two-part investigation, we examine the fashion capitals of Shanghai and Beijing. Next month, in Part 2, we explore Hong Kong and Guangzhou.
Extreme Youth Fetish at the Paris Men's Shows
Will fashion's fetishisation of extreme youth ever end?
Extreme Youth Fetish at the Paris Men's Shows
Will fashion's fetishisation of extreme youth ever end?
Downtown Dallas Gets a Fashionable Makeover
In the long-neglected area near the Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas, a newly fashionable retail neighbourhood is rising.
Downtown Dallas Gets a Fashionable Makeover
In the long-neglected area near the Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas, a newly fashionable retail neighbourhood is rising.
Under the Radar in Antwerp
In town for the Flanders Fashion Institute’s “Fashion Talks” conference, Imran Amed reflects on the fashion ecosystem that has taken root in Antwerp.
Under the Radar in Antwerp
In town for the Flanders Fashion Institute’s “Fashion Talks” conference, Imran Amed reflects on the fashion ecosystem that has taken root in Antwerp.
The Fashion Trail | Alma Mater of the Antwerp Six Celebrates Anniversary
Eugene Rabkin reports from the celebrations held to mark the 350th anniversary of Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the 50th anniversary of its storied fashion department.
The Fashion Trail | Alma Mater of the Antwerp Six Celebrates Anniversary
Eugene Rabkin reports from the celebrations held to mark the 350th anniversary of Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the 50th anniversary of its storied fashion department.
BoF Exclusive | Inside CSM: Preview of Top 5 Designers from MA Fashion
LONDON, United Kingdom — Central Saint Martins' MA fashion course is praised the world over for consistently producing the industry's most exciting
BoF Exclusive | Inside CSM: Preview of Top 5 Designers from MA Fashion
LONDON, United Kingdom — Central Saint Martins' MA fashion course is praised the world over for consistently producing the industry's most exciting
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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.
