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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

Emma Watson Joins Kering Board

The British actress will join the luxury group's sustainability committee.

Luxury

Emma Watson Joins Kering Board

The British actress will join the luxury group's sustainability committee.


China

Is It Finally Time for Chinese Luxury to Go Global?

Hermès, Kering and Richemont have all dabbled in Chinese luxury brands but none have so far been a big international hit.  Insiders now reckon they know why.

China

Is It Finally Time for Chinese Luxury to Go Global?

Hermès, Kering and Richemont have all dabbled in Chinese luxury brands but none have so far been a big international hit.  Insiders now reckon they know why.


Luxury

The Future of 'Made in Italy'

The pandemic could permanently change how the country's fashion industry operates, for better or for worse.

Luxury

The Future of 'Made in Italy'

The pandemic could permanently change how the country's fashion industry operates, for better or for worse.


Marketing

As Brands Rush to Speak Out, Many Statements Ring Hollow

When it comes to supporting social causes, consumers are calling out fashion and beauty companies for virtue signalling. Here’s what brands can do to evolve.

Marketing

As Brands Rush to Speak Out, Many Statements Ring Hollow

When it comes to supporting social causes, consumers are calling out fashion and beauty companies for virtue signalling. Here’s what brands can do to evolve.


Media

Fashion Magazines Hit as Luxury Ad Spend Dwindles

Global fashion houses are slashing their marketing budgets by 30 to 80 percent to weather the economic fallout of the pandemic.

Media

Fashion Magazines Hit as Luxury Ad Spend Dwindles

Global fashion houses are slashing their marketing budgets by 30 to 80 percent to weather the economic fallout of the pandemic.


Sustainability

Will Fashion Ever Be Good for the World? Its Future May Depend on It.

The Covid-19 pandemic has put financial pressure on businesses, threatening their sustainability agendas. But aligning profit and purpose, and fulfilling responsibilities to the planet and communities of people beyond shareholders may matter more than ever to long-term success.

Sustainability

Will Fashion Ever Be Good for the World? Its Future May Depend on It.

The Covid-19 pandemic has put financial pressure on businesses, threatening their sustainability agendas. But aligning profit and purpose, and fulfilling responsibilities to the planet and communities of people beyond shareholders may matter more than ever to long-term success.


Luxury

Why Gucci’s Alessandro Michele Is Shaking Up the Fashion Calendar

Michele said that the defined seasons that have conventionally enslaved the fashion industry will be less meaningful to him in the future, writes Tim Blanks.

Luxury

Why Gucci’s Alessandro Michele Is Shaking Up the Fashion Calendar

Michele said that the defined seasons that have conventionally enslaved the fashion industry will be less meaningful to him in the future, writes Tim Blanks.


Luxury

Winners Take All: How LVMH and Kering Will Extend Their Supremacy Post-Pandemic

The family-controlled French giants are well positioned to further dominate the luxury fashion sector. But neither can afford to ignore the threat of disruption.

Luxury

Winners Take All: How LVMH and Kering Will Extend Their Supremacy Post-Pandemic

The family-controlled French giants are well positioned to further dominate the luxury fashion sector. But neither can afford to ignore the threat of disruption.


Sustainability

The BoF Podcast | Jochen Zeitz on the Power of Fashion to Drive Sustainable Change

The former CEO of Puma has been one of the fashion industry’s leading sustainability advocates. As part of our special edition on building a responsible fashion business, Zeitz talks to BoF Editor-In-Chief Imran Amed about finding opportunities in crisis.

Sustainability

The BoF Podcast | Jochen Zeitz on the Power of Fashion to Drive Sustainable Change

The former CEO of Puma has been one of the fashion industry’s leading sustainability advocates. As part of our special edition on building a responsible fashion business, Zeitz talks to BoF Editor-In-Chief Imran Amed about finding opportunities in crisis.


Marketing

How to Avoid the Greenwashing Trap

As sustainability becomes more important to consumers, brands must invest in genuine root and branch reform, manage expectations, be humble and own up to their shortcomings to avoid backlash because consumers ultimately see through platitudes and gimmicky campaigns.

Marketing

How to Avoid the Greenwashing Trap

As sustainability becomes more important to consumers, brands must invest in genuine root and branch reform, manage expectations, be humble and own up to their shortcomings to avoid backlash because consumers ultimately see through platitudes and gimmicky campaigns.