Yohji Yamamoto
Designer, Yohji Yamamoto
The influential Japanese designer, known for masterful tailoring and directional cuts, has collaborated with Adidas and Hermès.


Yohji Yamamoto Fights the System
The designer’s magic is his ability to do his black, punky, deconstructed thing again and again — always the same but always different. Today, it happened again.

Yohji Yamamoto Fights the System
The designer’s magic is his ability to do his black, punky, deconstructed thing again and again — always the same but always different. Today, it happened again.

Designers to Watch in 2020
These under-the-radar names have made a big impact playing second-fiddle to some of the industry’s top talents. Who is poised for a starring role?

Designers to Watch in 2020
These under-the-radar names have made a big impact playing second-fiddle to some of the industry’s top talents. Who is poised for a starring role?

Despite the End of Barneys Itself, a Happy Holidays for Its Retail Workers
Some of the bankrupt store’s still-employed sales associates are determined to stick it out until the end of liquidation, thanks to high commissions and market demand for their skill set.

Despite the End of Barneys Itself, a Happy Holidays for Its Retail Workers
Some of the bankrupt store’s still-employed sales associates are determined to stick it out until the end of liquidation, thanks to high commissions and market demand for their skill set.

The Decade When Streetwear Rewrote the Rules of Luxury
As we head into 2020, streetwear's influence on the way fashion is bought and sold — not to mention the culture at large — remains strong, argues David Fischer, founder and CEO of Highsnobiety.

The Decade When Streetwear Rewrote the Rules of Luxury
As we head into 2020, streetwear's influence on the way fashion is bought and sold — not to mention the culture at large — remains strong, argues David Fischer, founder and CEO of Highsnobiety.

The Battle for Collectable and Rare Fashion Heats Up
Museum-worthy couture is now being chased by everyone from private collectors to secondhand retailers, and prices are ballooning.

The Battle for Collectable and Rare Fashion Heats Up
Museum-worthy couture is now being chased by everyone from private collectors to secondhand retailers, and prices are ballooning.

Hong Kong Troubles Shine Light on Long-Neglected Shopper
Despite months of market volatility and political unrest in Asia’s formerly unrivalled shopping capital, luxury retailers like K11, Gucci and Tiffany are pushing ahead with new projects. Why?

Hong Kong Troubles Shine Light on Long-Neglected Shopper
Despite months of market volatility and political unrest in Asia’s formerly unrivalled shopping capital, luxury retailers like K11, Gucci and Tiffany are pushing ahead with new projects. Why?

Why Inez and Vinoodh Are ‘De-Digitalising’ Their World and Focusing on Humanity
While the prolific Dutch image-making duo were early to embrace digital technology, they increasingly believe in the importance of regaining humanity, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Why Inez and Vinoodh Are ‘De-Digitalising’ Their World and Focusing on Humanity
While the prolific Dutch image-making duo were early to embrace digital technology, they increasingly believe in the importance of regaining humanity, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

There Are Lessons to Learn from Zac Posen
The designer’s enchanting rise and predictable fall are emblematic of what’s wrong with the system.

There Are Lessons to Learn from Zac Posen
The designer’s enchanting rise and predictable fall are emblematic of what’s wrong with the system.

The Future of Tokyo Fashion Week
After a transitional season with a new title sponsor, Japan’s biggest fashion event is gearing up for a revamp. Will it be enough?

The Future of Tokyo Fashion Week
After a transitional season with a new title sponsor, Japan’s biggest fashion event is gearing up for a revamp. Will it be enough?

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.
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.




