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Retail

Can Diesel Be Cool Again?

With a new CEO and strategic plan, the original ‘designer denim’ label is serious about making a comeback. But can it modernise its approach while staying true to its history?

Retail

Can Diesel Be Cool Again?

With a new CEO and strategic plan, the original ‘designer denim’ label is serious about making a comeback. But can it modernise its approach while staying true to its history?


Luxury

Despite Coronavirus Concerns, Italian Owner of Margiela and Diesel Is Standing By Annual Sales Target

OTB — which stands for Only The Brave — says it expects sales to grow 12-13 percent this year, even though the recent lockdown in Italy has caused a slowdown.

Luxury

Despite Coronavirus Concerns, Italian Owner of Margiela and Diesel Is Standing By Annual Sales Target

OTB — which stands for Only The Brave — says it expects sales to grow 12-13 percent this year, even though the recent lockdown in Italy has caused a slowdown.


News & Analysis

Margiela Owner OTB Eyes M&A as Cash Grows

Following a boost in financial strength in 2018, the Italian fashion group has started negotiations with struggling Cavalli.

News & Analysis

Margiela Owner OTB Eyes M&A as Cash Grows

Following a boost in financial strength in 2018, the Italian fashion group has started negotiations with struggling Cavalli.


Financial Markets

Report: Diesel Founder Interested in Roberto Cavalli

Renzo Rosso is interested in buying the luxury brand through his OTB holding company, according to Italian paper Il Sole 24 Ore.

Financial Markets

Report: Diesel Founder Interested in Roberto Cavalli

Renzo Rosso is interested in buying the luxury brand through his OTB holding company, according to Italian paper Il Sole 24 Ore.


News & Analysis

Diesel Names Inditex’s Marco Agnolin Chief Executive

The announcement follows artistic director Nicola Formichetti’s decision to depart the lifestyle brand that accounts for the majority of revenue at Only The Brave, founder Renzo Rosso’s luxury group.

News & Analysis

Diesel Names Inditex’s Marco Agnolin Chief Executive

The announcement follows artistic director Nicola Formichetti’s decision to depart the lifestyle brand that accounts for the majority of revenue at Only The Brave, founder Renzo Rosso’s luxury group.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Marni Names Francesco Risso Creative Director

BoF can exclusively reveal that Marni has appointed Francesco Risso as its new creative director, as founder Consuelo Castiglioni steps down.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Marni Names Francesco Risso Creative Director

BoF can exclusively reveal that Marni has appointed Francesco Risso as its new creative director, as founder Consuelo Castiglioni steps down.


Financial Markets

BoF Exclusive | Diesel Founder Acquires Minority Stake in Tomorrow London

The family investment arm of Diesel founder Renzo Rosso has acquired a “high single digit” stake in the multi-sales platform Tomorrow London.

Financial Markets

BoF Exclusive | Diesel Founder Acquires Minority Stake in Tomorrow London

The family investment arm of Diesel founder Renzo Rosso has acquired a “high single digit” stake in the multi-sales platform Tomorrow London.


Financial Markets

Renzo Rosso: ‘Galliano, Elbaz and Me’

Colin McDowell talks to the Only The Brave Group president about hiring a fashion exile and what's next for the former Lanvin creative director.

Financial Markets

Renzo Rosso: ‘Galliano, Elbaz and Me’

Colin McDowell talks to the Only The Brave Group president about hiring a fashion exile and what's next for the former Lanvin creative director.


Fashion Week

John Galliano to Show First Margiela Collection in London

BoF has learned that John Galliano, the recently appointed creative director at Paris fashion house Maison Martin Margiela, will show his first couture collection for the brand in London in January.

Fashion Week

John Galliano to Show First Margiela Collection in London

BoF has learned that John Galliano, the recently appointed creative director at Paris fashion house Maison Martin Margiela, will show his first couture collection for the brand in London in January.


News & Analysis

Inside Diesel’s ‘Reboot’

BoF speaks to Renzo Rosso, Alessandro Bogliolo, Nicola Formichetti and Andreas Melbostad for an inside look at how the company is re-energising the brand.

News & Analysis

Inside Diesel’s ‘Reboot’

BoF speaks to Renzo Rosso, Alessandro Bogliolo, Nicola Formichetti and Andreas Melbostad for an inside look at how the company is re-energising the brand.