How Alexandre Mattiussi Found His Formula
Conceived as a ‘brand for friends’ with a winning pricing formula, Alexandre Mattiussi’s affordable luxury label, Ami, is on the rise. BoF investigates.
The Creative Class | Fabien Baron, Art Director
Fabien Baron | Photo: Kevin Trageser for BoFWith a combination of raw talent, unbounded enthusiasm and lessons learned from a remarkable string of mentors, Fabien Baron has reached the pinnacle of his profession. BoF sat down with fashion’s most famous art director.
10 Young London Creatives Shaping the Future of Fashion
Anna Trevelyan, Thomas Lohr, Rhea Thierstein, Matthew Holroyd, Simon Cook, Billal Taright, Matthew Josephs, Alex Turvey, Ellie Grace Cumming and Declan Sheils | Photo: Shahriyar AhmedBoF speaks to 10 of London’s fastest-rising fashion creatives, poised to assume their rightful position amongst the industry’s top talents of tomorrow.
Turning Point | How Want Les Essentiels de la Vie Found Its Footing
Dexter and Byron Peart | Source: Want Les Essentiels de la VieToday, accessories brand Want Les Essentiels de la Vie is stocked at some of the world’s best stores. But a few years back, the business was on the verge of collapse. Co-founders Byron and Dexter Peart tell BoF how J.Crew’s Mickey Drexler helped them regain faith in their brand — and take it to the next level.
Swimwear Empire: The Rise of Brazilian Designer Lenny Niemeyer
Source: Associated PressRIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Before she became Brazil's bikini queen, with an empire of chic boutiques and legions of VIP fans, Lenny Niemeyer was locked away in her garage, making swimwear from scraps of used cloth and sliced cow bones.
