Miuccia Prada
Co-Creative Director, Prada; Creative Director, Miu Miu; Executive Director, Prada S.p.A.
The former mime artiste holds a doctorate in political science and is known for her hyper-intelligent, trendsetting designs.
Prada Needs More Than a Tune-Up
The Italian brand remains one of the most remarkable soft luxury labels in the world, but under the hood the business needs repair, argues Luca Solca.
Prada Needs More Than a Tune-Up
The Italian brand remains one of the most remarkable soft luxury labels in the world, but under the hood the business needs repair, argues Luca Solca.
Anya Hindmarch's Symphony to Suburbia
If the collection’s archness was distancing, it struck one genuine chord with the designer’s tribute to soon-to-close Colette.
Anya Hindmarch's Symphony to Suburbia
If the collection’s archness was distancing, it struck one genuine chord with the designer’s tribute to soon-to-close Colette.
The School of Dazed
Dazed & Confused may have been started by students, but 25 years later, it has become a training ground for multiple generations of fashion creatives.
The School of Dazed
Dazed & Confused may have been started by students, but 25 years later, it has become a training ground for multiple generations of fashion creatives.
Marc Jacobs' Adult Toyland
The extraordinary dissonance between the context and the clothes was unsettling, and felt like the dictionary-definition of 'realness'.
Marc Jacobs' Adult Toyland
The extraordinary dissonance between the context and the clothes was unsettling, and felt like the dictionary-definition of 'realness'.
'Why Not?' at Thom Browne
Browne took his classic women’s collection and re-proportioned it for men, so, in his eyes at least, there was no doubt he was showing men’s clothes.
'Why Not?' at Thom Browne
Browne took his classic women’s collection and re-proportioned it for men, so, in his eyes at least, there was no doubt he was showing men’s clothes.
Most Wanted in Milan: Originality
Milanese designers referenced Balenciaga, Raf Simons and Gosha Rubchinskiy a bit too much, but Fendi, Marni and Zegna stood out.
Most Wanted in Milan: Originality
Milanese designers referenced Balenciaga, Raf Simons and Gosha Rubchinskiy a bit too much, but Fendi, Marni and Zegna stood out.
No. 21's Surf Escapism
Alessandro Dell'Acqua is not the most original designer, but he has a wonderful knack for grasping what's in the air and giving it his own catchy interpretation.
No. 21's Surf Escapism
Alessandro Dell'Acqua is not the most original designer, but he has a wonderful knack for grasping what's in the air and giving it his own catchy interpretation.
A Graphic Pradaworld
In the face of so much conceptual complexity in her art world, Miuccia Prada opted for simplicity — the human touch — in her fashion world.
A Graphic Pradaworld
In the face of so much conceptual complexity in her art world, Miuccia Prada opted for simplicity — the human touch — in her fashion world.
Upping the Ante at Wales Bonner
She made her name with designs that had a richness — an intricacy, even — so the severity of Grace Wales Bonner’s new collection was startling.
Upping the Ante at Wales Bonner
She made her name with designs that had a richness — an intricacy, even — so the severity of Grace Wales Bonner’s new collection was startling.
Reflections on the Venice Effect
The Venice Biennale still offers the worlds of fashion and design the grandest opportunities to impress their finer selves, says Tim Blanks.
Reflections on the Venice Effect
The Venice Biennale still offers the worlds of fashion and design the grandest opportunities to impress their finer selves, says Tim Blanks.
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.
