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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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Fashion Week

At Rick Owens, Modesty in Monumentalism

If the passage of time will eventually defuse the discomfort and discord of the present, that doesn’t mean Owens didn’t feel compelled to react to them.

Fashion Week

At Rick Owens, Modesty in Monumentalism

If the passage of time will eventually defuse the discomfort and discord of the present, that doesn’t mean Owens didn’t feel compelled to react to them.


Global Markets

BoF Exclusive | Condé Nast to Launch Vogue Poland

The Polish edition of Vogue will debut next year with the aim of generating ad revenue from brands tapping the country's $584 million luxury goods market.

Global Markets

BoF Exclusive | Condé Nast to Launch Vogue Poland

The Polish edition of Vogue will debut next year with the aim of generating ad revenue from brands tapping the country's $584 million luxury goods market.


Retail

What We Can Learn from the Fall of J.Crew

Wider market forces contributed to J.Crew’s fall from grace. But the brand also faced challenges of its own making.

Retail

What We Can Learn from the Fall of J.Crew

Wider market forces contributed to J.Crew’s fall from grace. But the brand also faced challenges of its own making.


News & Analysis

At the CFDA Awards, a Call to Action

Politics were top of mind at the fashion industry’s annual ceremony on Monday night, where a diverse set of individuals, from Raf Simons to Gloria Steinem, were honoured.

News & Analysis

At the CFDA Awards, a Call to Action

Politics were top of mind at the fashion industry’s annual ceremony on Monday night, where a diverse set of individuals, from Raf Simons to Gloria Steinem, were honoured.


News & Analysis

CFDA to Honour Franca Sozzani and Rick Owens

The upcoming CFDA Fashion Awards will see Owens receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, while the late Vogue Italia editor will be honoured with the Fashion Icon Award.

News & Analysis

CFDA to Honour Franca Sozzani and Rick Owens

The upcoming CFDA Fashion Awards will see Owens receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, while the late Vogue Italia editor will be honoured with the Fashion Icon Award.


News & Analysis

Fashion World Pays Tribute to Rei Kawakubo at the Met Gala

An exhibition honouring the Comme des Garçons designer inspired a more adventurous red carpet, underscoring her exceptional ability to fuel commerce with art.

News & Analysis

Fashion World Pays Tribute to Rei Kawakubo at the Met Gala

An exhibition honouring the Comme des Garçons designer inspired a more adventurous red carpet, underscoring her exceptional ability to fuel commerce with art.


Luxury

Fashion, Furniture, Superficiality and Experimentalism

At Salone del Mobile, fashion’s hybridisation with design was on display in ways that were both meaningful and meaningless.

Luxury

Fashion, Furniture, Superficiality and Experimentalism

At Salone del Mobile, fashion’s hybridisation with design was on display in ways that were both meaningful and meaningless.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Boggi Milano, Michèle Montagne

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Boggi Milano, Michèle Montagne

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Mulberry, CIFF, Dell’Oglio

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Mulberry, CIFF, Dell’Oglio

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


News & Analysis

News Bites | Franca Sozzani, Gloria Steinem and Demna Gvasalia to be honoured at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards

In today's News Bites, the trade organization announces the nominees and honourees for its annual ceremony in June. 

News & Analysis

News Bites | Franca Sozzani, Gloria Steinem and Demna Gvasalia to be honoured at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards

In today's News Bites, the trade organization announces the nominees and honourees for its annual ceremony in June. 


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