Design

The School of Dazed

16 September 2017 • By Osman Ahmed

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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.

How Hip-Hop Conquered High Fashion

31 May 2017 • By Christopher Morency and Edwin Jiang

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How Hip-Hop Conquered High Fashion

In the age of A$AP Rocky x Dior and Gucci's Alessandro Michele referencing Dapper Dan, it’s easy to forget how long it took for high fashion to embrace the cultural power of American hip-hop.

Global Currents

China’s Fashion Giants Get Sophisticated

28 April 2017 • By Kati Chitrakorn

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Global Currents

China’s Fashion Giants Get Sophisticated

Global fashion brands are facing increased competition as China’s large domestic players invest heavily in branding and retail experience in a bid to become more sleek, sophisticated and cosmopolitan.

Fashion, Furniture, Superficiality and Experimentalism

7 April 2017 • By Angelo Flaccavento

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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.

What Kering's Cartier Deal Means for the Eyewear Market

22 March 2017 • By Limei Hoang

Kering Eyewear has signed a partnership to develop, manufacture and distribute eyewear for Cartier, its first external deal at a time of radical change in the sector.

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What Kering's Cartier Deal Means for the Eyewear Market

Kering Eyewear has signed a partnership to develop, manufacture and distribute eyewear for Cartier, its first external deal at a time of radical change in the sector.

News Bites | Virgil Abloh to Show at Pitti Uomo, Jil Sander Creative Director Exits and More...

16 March 2017 • By BoF Team

In today's news bites, Virgil Abloh will show his Spring/Summer 2018 menswear collection as a guest designer at Pitti Uomo, while a new tome celebrates the tenure of Martin Margiela at Hermès.

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News Bites | Virgil Abloh to Show at Pitti Uomo, Jil Sander Creative Director Exits and More...

In today's news bites, Virgil Abloh will show his Spring/Summer 2018 menswear collection as a guest designer at Pitti Uomo, while a new tome celebrates the tenure of Martin Margiela at Hermès.

Can Converse Solve Its Chuck Challenge?

8 February 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

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Can Converse Solve Its Chuck Challenge?

The company is revamping its iconic Chuck Taylor All Star again — this time for Generation Z.

Emma Hill Appointed Consultant Creative Director at Il Bisonte

25 January 2017 • By Robin Mellery-Pratt

Italian leather heritage house Il Bisonte has appointed Emma Hill consultant creative director, as part of a wider "commercial and marketing drive" following investment from Palamon Capital Partners.

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Emma Hill Appointed Consultant Creative Director at Il Bisonte

Italian leather heritage house Il Bisonte has appointed Emma Hill consultant creative director, as part of a wider "commercial and marketing drive" following investment from Palamon Capital Partners.

Social Goods | Asos and Acne Under Fire, a Sustainable Fur Business?

7 December 2016 • By Edwin Jiang

7 December 2016 • By Edwin Jiang

This week, Asos faces accusations of underpaying their workers; meanwhile, Acne Studios pulls a sandal that eerily resembles a shoe designed for impoverished children.

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Social Goods | Asos and Acne Under Fire, a Sustainable Fur Business?

This week, Asos faces accusations of underpaying their workers; meanwhile, Acne Studios pulls a sandal that eerily resembles a shoe designed for impoverished children.

John Galliano: ‘I Feel Much Freer’

3 December 2016 • By Vikram Alexei Kansara

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John Galliano: ‘I Feel Much Freer’

In a rare live interview, master couturier John Galliano revealed the inner workings of his creative process at Maison Margiela and why he feels more ‘free’ and ‘open.’