Emerging Designers

Pierpaolo Piccioli, Clare Waight Keller Win Big at Fashion Awards

11 December 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance for Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller, while Gucci's Marco Bizzarri beat out José Neves of Farfetch for business leader of the year.

Pierpaolo Piccioli, Clare Waight Keller Win Big at Fashion Awards

Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance for Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller, while Gucci's Marco Bizzarri beat out José Neves of Farfetch for business leader of the year.

China Stakes Fashion Claim in the Middle East

28 November 2018 • By Zoe Suen

China Stakes Fashion Claim in the Middle East

The Middle East is China's next new frontier in fashion, Burberry is rumoured to be eyeing a London-Shanghai stock link, and JD.com’s singles day student labour surfaces. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

Shushu/Tong’s Modern Heroines

2 November 2018 • By Zoe Suen

Shushu/Tong’s Modern Heroines

With a runway debut under their belt, the Shanghai-based duo are painting a portrait of modern girlhood, one binder clip at a time.

Y/Project Is Pitti Uomo’s Next Guest Brand

11 October 2018 • By Christopher Morency

The acclaimed French brand headed up by Glenn Martens will present its Autumn/Winter 2019 collection at the Italian trade show in January.

Y/Project Is Pitti Uomo’s Next Guest Brand

The acclaimed French brand headed up by Glenn Martens will present its Autumn/Winter 2019 collection at the Italian trade show in January.

Ready-to-Wear - Spring 2019

In Paris, the Old Is New Again

25 September 2018 • By Tim Blanks

Ready-to-Wear - Spring 2019

In Paris, the Old Is New Again

The next generation of French fashion designers, including Simon Porte Jacquemus and Marine Serre, has arrived and they are challenging the establishment.

Midnight 00 Is the Antidote to the Sneaker Hype Gripping Footwear

22 September 2018 • By Christopher Morency

Midnight 00 Is the Antidote to the Sneaker Hype Gripping Footwear

The demi-couture footwear label, founded by stylist and street style star Ada Kokosar, is bringing back opulent heels in a time when trainers reign supreme.

The Secret Behind the ‘Anti-It Bag’ Everyone is Carrying

20 September 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The Secret Behind the ‘Anti-It Bag’ Everyone is Carrying

The Bangkok-based designers behind Boyy, who grew a cult following for their minimalist aesthetic, are preparing for the next stage of growth, starting with a move to Milan.

Richard Quinn’s Royal Flush

18 September 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

Richard Quinn’s Royal Flush

Support from Queen Elizabeth II gave the fledgling British label a big boost. Richard Quinn talks numbers and next moves.

Global Currents

Rebels Get Rehab in Colombia’s Fashion Industry

17 September 2018 • By Graciela Martin

Global Currents

Rebels Get Rehab in Colombia’s Fashion Industry

With 7,000 former FARC rebels trying to find their way back into civil society, Colombia’s $8 billion fashion industry has a unique role to play in the reconciliation of the country after 50-years of conflict. BoF investigates.

Pedro Lourenço Is Back with Zilver

15 September 2018 • By Christopher Morency

Pedro Lourenço Is Back with Zilver

With a new genderless label, set to debut at London Fashion Week on September 16, the designer aims to build something that is sustainable — environmentally as well as economically.