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Kering

Luxury group Kering owns fashion, leather goods and jewelry Houses, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, and Boucheron, among others. Founded in 1962, Kering is headquartered in Paris.

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Luxury

Alibaba Sued by Kering Brands over Counterfeit Goods

A group of luxury goods makers sued Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, contending the Chinese online shopping giant had knowingly made it possible for counterfeiters to sell their products throughout the world.

Luxury

Alibaba Sued by Kering Brands over Counterfeit Goods

A group of luxury goods makers sued Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, contending the Chinese online shopping giant had knowingly made it possible for counterfeiters to sell their products throughout the world.


News & Analysis

A Closer Look at the $13 Billion Premium Eyewear Market

Kering’s decision to take its eyewear business in house was dubbed an “eyewear revolution,” but what does it mean for the giants that dominate the market?

News & Analysis

A Closer Look at the $13 Billion Premium Eyewear Market

Kering’s decision to take its eyewear business in house was dubbed an “eyewear revolution,” but what does it mean for the giants that dominate the market?


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Cartier Chairman Retires, Cohen Leaves Donna Karan, Rag & Bone MD

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Cinderellas, Snow Whites or Sleeping Beauties?

Luxury groups need to tap their smaller labels as the growth of their megabrands slows. But are these smaller brands blossoming, shifting gear or still waiting for Prince Charming?

News & Analysis

Cinderellas, Snow Whites or Sleeping Beauties?

Luxury groups need to tap their smaller labels as the growth of their megabrands slows. But are these smaller brands blossoming, shifting gear or still waiting for Prince Charming?


Financial Markets

A Pricing Conundrum

The Savigny Luxury Index (“SLI”) fell sharply this month, losing more than two percent, driven by disappointing first quarter results.

Financial Markets

A Pricing Conundrum

The Savigny Luxury Index (“SLI”) fell sharply this month, losing more than two percent, driven by disappointing first quarter results.


News & Analysis

Fashion's Old Fogies Create Succession Conundrum

Long-time bosses at Armani, Chanel, Cavalli and LVMH will soon shuffle off the catwalk.

News & Analysis

Fashion's Old Fogies Create Succession Conundrum

Long-time bosses at Armani, Chanel, Cavalli and LVMH will soon shuffle off the catwalk.


Financial Markets

Kering Reports Gucci Q1 Sales Slump Amid Asia Slowdown

Kering SA reported a worse-than-expected slump in sales at the Gucci luxury-goods brand amid a slowdown in Asia, a setback to efforts to revive its biggest brand.

Financial Markets

Kering Reports Gucci Q1 Sales Slump Amid Asia Slowdown

Kering SA reported a worse-than-expected slump in sales at the Gucci luxury-goods brand amid a slowdown in Asia, a setback to efforts to revive its biggest brand.


Marketing

BoF Exclusive | New Gucci Ads Point to Step-by-Step Re-Positioning

In a global exclusive, BoF can reveal the first Gucci advertising campaign by new creative director Alessandro Michele, the latest step in the brand’s ambitious repositioning efforts.

Marketing

BoF Exclusive | New Gucci Ads Point to Step-by-Step Re-Positioning

In a global exclusive, BoF can reveal the first Gucci advertising campaign by new creative director Alessandro Michele, the latest step in the brand’s ambitious repositioning efforts.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Sotheby's CEO, Vedovotto at Kering, Refinery29's Fashion Director

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

The Trouble With Ready-to-Wear

The designer ready-to-wear category faces serious structural problems. Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, does the analysis.

News & Analysis

The Trouble With Ready-to-Wear

The designer ready-to-wear category faces serious structural problems. Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, does the analysis.