Emerging Designers

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.

Social Goods | London Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free, Is Diverse Beauty Just a Trend?

12 September 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

12 September 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, London Fashion Week is the first of the main global fashion events to ditch fur, while the beauty industry is only at the beginning of its road to diversity.

Social Goods | London Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free, Is Diverse Beauty Just a Trend?

This week, London Fashion Week is the first of the main global fashion events to ditch fur, while the beauty industry is only at the beginning of its road to diversity.

A Cult Korean Fashion Brand Lands in London

12 September 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

One of Seoul's most exciting emerging streetwear labels, Pushbutton will show its collection at London Fashion Week for the first time as it eyes global expansion.

A Cult Korean Fashion Brand Lands in London

One of Seoul's most exciting emerging streetwear labels, Pushbutton will show its collection at London Fashion Week for the first time as it eyes global expansion.

Bits & Bytes | Instagram's Retail Salvation, Online Retailers Compete for New Designers

4 September 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

4 September 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, retail design is adapting to an internet age, while luxury e-commerce platforms launch initiatives to highlight young talent.

Bits & Bytes | Instagram's Retail Salvation, Online Retailers Compete for New Designers

This week, retail design is adapting to an internet age, while luxury e-commerce platforms launch initiatives to highlight young talent.