Dries Van Noten
Founder, Dries Van Noten
One of the ‘Antwerp Six,’ the third-generation designer has built a profitable fashion business, known for its intelligent prints, on his own terms.


Dries Van Noten Proposes Reset to Fashion’s Deliveries and Discounting Calendar
A group of designers and retailers, fronted by the Belgian designer, wants the industry to realign fashion deliveries with real-world seasons and stop early discounting.

Dries Van Noten Proposes Reset to Fashion’s Deliveries and Discounting Calendar
A group of designers and retailers, fronted by the Belgian designer, wants the industry to realign fashion deliveries with real-world seasons and stop early discounting.

Fashion PR’s New Reality
As clients cut budgets, the public relations firms that serve them are considering everything from reduced fees, salary cuts and layoffs to pivoting services and joining forces in order to stay afloat.

Fashion PR’s New Reality
As clients cut budgets, the public relations firms that serve them are considering everything from reduced fees, salary cuts and layoffs to pivoting services and joining forces in order to stay afloat.

In Paris, the Pleasure of the Apocalypse
It was a strangely energetic season, full of both angst and elation, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

In Paris, the Pleasure of the Apocalypse
It was a strangely energetic season, full of both angst and elation, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Quarantine and Cancellations: A Coronavirus Update
Paris Fashion Week went ahead this week, despite mounting concerns over the spread of the deadly coronavirus — a potential black swan event that has already hit supply chains and consumer spending.

Quarantine and Cancellations: A Coronavirus Update
Paris Fashion Week went ahead this week, despite mounting concerns over the spread of the deadly coronavirus — a potential black swan event that has already hit supply chains and consumer spending.

Dries Van Noten's Divine Decadence
The fierce contrasts were an extravagant re-vision of the opposing dialogues that often define Van Noten’s work.

Dries Van Noten's Divine Decadence
The fierce contrasts were an extravagant re-vision of the opposing dialogues that often define Van Noten’s work.

Can Raf and Miuccia Take Fashion Somewhere New?
BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks considers the possibilities.

Can Raf and Miuccia Take Fashion Somewhere New?
BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks considers the possibilities.

As Climate Crisis Hits Tipping Point, Fashion Comes to Davos. Is It Enough?
Leaders from big fashion brands descended on the World Economic Forum for the first time with the climate crisis top of mind. But the elephant in the room was the fundamental tension between sustainability and growth.

As Climate Crisis Hits Tipping Point, Fashion Comes to Davos. Is It Enough?
Leaders from big fashion brands descended on the World Economic Forum for the first time with the climate crisis top of mind. But the elephant in the room was the fundamental tension between sustainability and growth.

Power Moves | Dries Van Noten Names President, Agent Provocateur Announces Executive Appointments
This week, Dries Van Noten hires a president formerly at the helm of Ports 1961, while Agent Provocateur appoints a CEO and CCO.

Power Moves | Dries Van Noten Names President, Agent Provocateur Announces Executive Appointments
This week, Dries Van Noten hires a president formerly at the helm of Ports 1961, while Agent Provocateur appoints a CEO and CCO.

In Paris, a New Masculinity Takes Shape
A heady mix of macho-femme and delicate romanticism dominated the runways, but Craig Green transcended it all, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

In Paris, a New Masculinity Takes Shape
A heady mix of macho-femme and delicate romanticism dominated the runways, but Craig Green transcended it all, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

New Sensations at Dries Van Noten
The backing of cosmetics giant Puig means Dries Van Noten is no longer weighed down with the responsibilities of the independent creator. But there's also the passage of time. Older, defiantly not wiser.

New Sensations at Dries Van Noten
The backing of cosmetics giant Puig means Dries Van Noten is no longer weighed down with the responsibilities of the independent creator. But there's also the passage of time. Older, defiantly not wiser.
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