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Saint Laurent is a Kering-owned luxury fashion brand, founded by the designer Yves Saint Laurent in 1961.

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News & Analysis

The Business of Casting Queer Models

Rising demand for LGBTQIA+ models is being driven by marketing as much as by social responsibility. But whatever the motives, greater visibility can help fight marginalisation.

News & Analysis

The Business of Casting Queer Models

Rising demand for LGBTQIA+ models is being driven by marketing as much as by social responsibility. But whatever the motives, greater visibility can help fight marginalisation.


Retail

Bicester Village Plans New York Presence

Value Retail is planning a Bicester Village outlet in the New York metropolitan area, Chairman Scott Malkin tells BoF.

Retail

Bicester Village Plans New York Presence

Value Retail is planning a Bicester Village outlet in the New York metropolitan area, Chairman Scott Malkin tells BoF.


Retail

The Big Business of White Sneakers

Despite a highly saturated market, startup labels are breaking through thanks to the enduring popularity of the minimalist trainer. So, how does a new brand sell such a simple shoe?

Retail

The Big Business of White Sneakers

Despite a highly saturated market, startup labels are breaking through thanks to the enduring popularity of the minimalist trainer. So, how does a new brand sell such a simple shoe?


News & Analysis

Fashion’s Long Road to Inclusivity

From charges of cultural appropriation to outright racism, the last year has made clear just how far fashion still has to go to become more inclusive. Now, a perfect storm of identity politics, consumer activism and social media may bring about lasting change.

News & Analysis

Fashion’s Long Road to Inclusivity

From charges of cultural appropriation to outright racism, the last year has made clear just how far fashion still has to go to become more inclusive. Now, a perfect storm of identity politics, consumer activism and social media may bring about lasting change.


Luxury

How Valentino Embraced Diversity

Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli has reimagined the storied Roman fashion house as an extraordinary hybrid of extravagance and inclusivity, casting black models like Sudanese refugee Adut Akech to bring a modern edge to his couture and send a message to the world.

Luxury

How Valentino Embraced Diversity

Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli has reimagined the storied Roman fashion house as an extraordinary hybrid of extravagance and inclusivity, casting black models like Sudanese refugee Adut Akech to bring a modern edge to his couture and send a message to the world.


Fashion Week

Celine’s Bourgeois '70s Redux 

The ghost of Yves Saint Laurent was present on the catwalk. Was it intentional? A provocation? Hard to know. But the clothing was tempting.

Fashion Week

Celine’s Bourgeois '70s Redux 

The ghost of Yves Saint Laurent was present on the catwalk. Was it intentional? A provocation? Hard to know. But the clothing was tempting.


Luxury

Puig Is Getting Serious About Fashion… to Sell More Fragrance

The Spanish scent giant that owns Dries Van Noten, Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paco Rabanne and Nina Ricci is trying to reposition itself as brand-builder first, licensee second. Can José Manuel Albesa, the executive behind the strategy, make it work?

Luxury

Puig Is Getting Serious About Fashion… to Sell More Fragrance

The Spanish scent giant that owns Dries Van Noten, Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paco Rabanne and Nina Ricci is trying to reposition itself as brand-builder first, licensee second. Can José Manuel Albesa, the executive behind the strategy, make it work?


Sustainability

LVMH Gets Competitive About Sustainability

In a high-octane gathering of senior executives, the French luxury conglomerate mixed updates on its environmental progress with thinly veiled criticisms of its rivals.

Sustainability

LVMH Gets Competitive About Sustainability

In a high-octane gathering of senior executives, the French luxury conglomerate mixed updates on its environmental progress with thinly veiled criticisms of its rivals.


Luxury

Kering Trims Puma Stake With $550 Million Bond

The luxury group's bond issue, which is due in 2022, will be equivalent to 3.5-3.7 percent of the share capital of the well-performing sportswear brand.

Luxury

Kering Trims Puma Stake With $550 Million Bond

The luxury group's bond issue, which is due in 2022, will be equivalent to 3.5-3.7 percent of the share capital of the well-performing sportswear brand.


Sustainability

Fashion Loves Carbon Offsets. Are They Enough?

Carbon offsets are a tempting solution to fashion's climate problems, but they're no quick fix for the complex challenges facing the industry.

Sustainability

Fashion Loves Carbon Offsets. Are They Enough?

Carbon offsets are a tempting solution to fashion's climate problems, but they're no quick fix for the complex challenges facing the industry.