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The Whimsy of Anna K

For this month’s Spotlight, sprite-like model-turned-designer Anna Karenina talks to BoF about the quirky, macabre inspirations behind her whimsical womenswear brand.

The Whimsy of Anna K

For this month’s Spotlight, sprite-like model-turned-designer Anna Karenina talks to BoF about the quirky, macabre inspirations behind her whimsical womenswear brand.


House of HAD's Football Factory Knits

This month, our Spotlight shines on London-based Cypriot knitwear designer Alexandra Hadjikyriacou, whose collections are manufactured in a football scarf factory in Cyprus.

House of HAD's Football Factory Knits

This month, our Spotlight shines on London-based Cypriot knitwear designer Alexandra Hadjikyriacou, whose collections are manufactured in a football scarf factory in Cyprus.


Hind Matar's Quest to Contemporise Arabic Design

This month, our Spotlight shines on Hind Matar, a Bahraini designer whose fledgling womenswear line blends Arabic and Western influences, reflecting her nomadic childhood.

Hind Matar's Quest to Contemporise Arabic Design

This month, our Spotlight shines on Hind Matar, a Bahraini designer whose fledgling womenswear line blends Arabic and Western influences, reflecting her nomadic childhood.


Isaac Reina, Soft Meets Structured

PARIS, France — The small and relatively under-the-radar collection of bags and small leather goods by Paris-based designer Isaac Reina has quietly

Isaac Reina, Soft Meets Structured

PARIS, France — The small and relatively under-the-radar collection of bags and small leather goods by Paris-based designer Isaac Reina has quietly


Brother Vellies Makes Shoes With a Conscience

Aurora James of Brother Vellies is preserving the traditional shoemaking craft of South Africa and building an emerging business in the process.

Brother Vellies Makes Shoes With a Conscience

Aurora James of Brother Vellies is preserving the traditional shoemaking craft of South Africa and building an emerging business in the process.


With Mission-Driven Approach, Wildfang Taps Niche

This month, our Spotlight shines on three former Nike employees who founded Wildfang to address the untapped demand for menswear made for women with a savvy mission-based, multi-channel approach.

With Mission-Driven Approach, Wildfang Taps Niche

This month, our Spotlight shines on three former Nike employees who founded Wildfang to address the untapped demand for menswear made for women with a savvy mission-based, multi-channel approach.


Lisa King’s Personal Prints

June’s spotlight shines on London-based print designer Lisa King, who launches the first season of her vibrant scarf and accessories brand this month.

Lisa King’s Personal Prints

June’s spotlight shines on London-based print designer Lisa King, who launches the first season of her vibrant scarf and accessories brand this month.


Vetements Stays Focused on the Clothes

This month, our Spotlight shines on Vetements, a young Paris-based label, entering its first season, run by an international collective of seven anonymous designers focused on deceptively simple, beautifully cut clothes.

Vetements Stays Focused on the Clothes

This month, our Spotlight shines on Vetements, a young Paris-based label, entering its first season, run by an international collective of seven anonymous designers focused on deceptively simple, beautifully cut clothes.


The Artful Rejina Pyo

Seoul-born designer Rejina Pyo combines graphic inspirations from abstract art with an elegant, subtle femininity for a winning collection of deceptively simple, contemporary-priced pieces that have struck a chord with influential retailers.

The Artful Rejina Pyo

Seoul-born designer Rejina Pyo combines graphic inspirations from abstract art with an elegant, subtle femininity for a winning collection of deceptively simple, contemporary-priced pieces that have struck a chord with influential retailers.


Buscemi Rises on Shifting Sneaker Market

As the once humble sneaker continues its ascent from streetwear symbol to luxury icon, the BoF Spotlight shines on fast-rising, Los Angeles-based luxury sneaker and leather goods brand Buscemi.

Buscemi Rises on Shifting Sneaker Market

As the once humble sneaker continues its ascent from streetwear symbol to luxury icon, the BoF Spotlight shines on fast-rising, Los Angeles-based luxury sneaker and leather goods brand Buscemi.


The Spotlight | Pieter

This month, the BoF Spotlight shines on London-based menswear designer Sebastiaan Pieter, whose debut collection offers an intriguing amalgamation of stunted, gender-bending tailoring and Middle Eastern- and Asian-influenced silhouettes.

The Spotlight | Pieter

This month, the BoF Spotlight shines on London-based menswear designer Sebastiaan Pieter, whose debut collection offers an intriguing amalgamation of stunted, gender-bending tailoring and Middle Eastern- and Asian-influenced silhouettes.


The Spotlight | Kim Stumpf

This month, the BoF Spotlight shines on Antwerp-based designer Kim Stumpf, who is making a name for herself in Belgium and beyond with her handmade, textured knitwear.

The Spotlight | Kim Stumpf

This month, the BoF Spotlight shines on Antwerp-based designer Kim Stumpf, who is making a name for herself in Belgium and beyond with her handmade, textured knitwear.