Raf Simons
Creative Director, Raf Simons; Co-Creative Director of Prada
The Belgian designer, formerly creative lead at Jil Sander, Dior and most recently Calvin Klein, runs his long-established namesake label.


Zara Parent Inditex Is Embracing Its Online Future. Too Late or Just in Time?
This week everyone will be talking about what's next for Zara parent Inditex, Chinese designers at Pitti Uomo and Virgil Abloh's first retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Stefan Larsson Named President of PVH Corp.
The former chief executive of Ralph Lauren will start June 3 and oversee Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.

Revealed: Calvin Klein’s Post-Raf Simons Playbook
Five months after Raf Simons’ exit, Chief Marketing Officer Marie Gulin-Merle breaks down her plan for creating a 'halo effect' around Calvin Klein’s jeans and underwear without the help of a high-profile designer.

Stadium Goods Sets Sights on London With Browns Pop-Up
The partnership between is part of a month-long focus on streetwear and sneaker culture, dubbed “Sneaker Beast,” at the retail boutique’s east London store.

Which Designers Dressed the Most Stars at the Met Gala?
Gucci dominated the Met Gala's pink carpet, generating more buzz on social media than any other brand. But a single look (or in Lady Gaga's case, four looks) was enough to draw attention to some smaller designers.

Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?
This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.

Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't
The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?

The Mall Is Making a Comeback. But Will Anyone Actually Shop There?
The new rules for retail are on full display at Hudson Yards. But will fine dining, expensive public art and luxury concept stores be enough to stave off the brick-and-mortar retail apocalypse?

Self Service Marks 25 Years with Nicolas Ghesquière Covers
Editor-in-chief Ezra Petronio talks to BoF about the magazine's inception, its raison d'être and its latest issue.

Will the ‘Frieze Effect’ Work in LA?
Fashion brands and retailers profit handsomely from the Frieze Art Fair in London and New York. BoF goes inside the event’s Los Angeles debut.
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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.




