Rick Owens
Designer, Rick Owens
He has earned a cult following for his sharp, distressed leather jackets and an all-black, “grungy glamorous” aesthetic.
Rick Owens is the Walrus
Innocence and experience: those are the poles around which Owens’ work has often rotated, but there was a new purity in the vision he offered today.
Rick Owens is the Walrus
Innocence and experience: those are the poles around which Owens’ work has often rotated, but there was a new purity in the vision he offered today.
The Unlikely Success of Virgil Abloh
Having gained prominence as a creative consultant to Kanye West, Off-White founder Virgil Abloh is proving his three-year-old brand has the business chops to back up the buzz.
The Unlikely Success of Virgil Abloh
Having gained prominence as a creative consultant to Kanye West, Off-White founder Virgil Abloh is proving his three-year-old brand has the business chops to back up the buzz.
Why Fashion Forums Still Matter
In the age of Instagram and Snapchat, forums may seem like antiquated artefacts of a bygone era, but fashion needs them more than ever, argues Susanna Lau.
Why Fashion Forums Still Matter
In the age of Instagram and Snapchat, forums may seem like antiquated artefacts of a bygone era, but fashion needs them more than ever, argues Susanna Lau.
Totokaelo Acquired by Herschel Supply Co. Owner
Young-luxury retailer Totokaelo, which opened an ambitious store in New York City last autumn, has entered into a deal with Vancouver-based Herschel Capital Corp., the owner of accessories brand Herschel Supply Co.
Totokaelo Acquired by Herschel Supply Co. Owner
Young-luxury retailer Totokaelo, which opened an ambitious store in New York City last autumn, has entered into a deal with Vancouver-based Herschel Capital Corp., the owner of accessories brand Herschel Supply Co.
Finding Fashion's Reset Button
Tragedy — both political and personal — hung over a Paris fashion week punctuated by masterful shows by Demna Gvasalia's Balenciaga and Rick Owens.
Finding Fashion's Reset Button
Tragedy — both political and personal — hung over a Paris fashion week punctuated by masterful shows by Demna Gvasalia's Balenciaga and Rick Owens.
A Boy Becomes a Walrus at Rick Owens
The silhouettes soared skywards, the bulk below the waist, amplified by huge pannier-like swatches of fabric, captured by tiny jackets.
A Boy Becomes a Walrus at Rick Owens
The silhouettes soared skywards, the bulk below the waist, amplified by huge pannier-like swatches of fabric, captured by tiny jackets.
Raf Simons, Gosha Rubchinskiy and Menswear's Gang Mentality
Menswear right now is all about perfectly formed sub-cultural style islands, reports Angelo Flaccavento from Pitti Uomo.
Raf Simons, Gosha Rubchinskiy and Menswear's Gang Mentality
Menswear right now is all about perfectly formed sub-cultural style islands, reports Angelo Flaccavento from Pitti Uomo.
Is Gentrification a Threat to Fashion Capitals?
Waves of young creatives are abandoning New York and London for lower rents and a better quality of life in places like Berlin and Los Angeles. Should the fashion industry be worried?
Is Gentrification a Threat to Fashion Capitals?
Waves of young creatives are abandoning New York and London for lower rents and a better quality of life in places like Berlin and Los Angeles. Should the fashion industry be worried?
Cottweiler’s Sportswear Symphony
This month, our Spotlight shines on Cottweiler, a British menswear label determined to bring refinement to the streetwear category, who will present their first runway show on Saturday at London Collections: Men.
Cottweiler’s Sportswear Symphony
This month, our Spotlight shines on Cottweiler, a British menswear label determined to bring refinement to the streetwear category, who will present their first runway show on Saturday at London Collections: Men.
Doctor Tim Blanks
Last week, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Academy of Art University. His first lesson: approach every interaction with passion, curiosity and joy.
Doctor Tim Blanks
Last week, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Academy of Art University. His first lesson: approach every interaction with passion, curiosity and joy.
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.
