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Valentino is an Italian luxury fashion brand founded by Valentino Garavani in 1960. The brand offers haute couture and ready-to-wear lines.

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Financial Markets

Why Private Equity Is Still Chasing Fashion

Private equity firms are steering clear of traditional fashion brands, but those with disruptive models remain prized acquisitions.

Financial Markets

Why Private Equity Is Still Chasing Fashion

Private equity firms are steering clear of traditional fashion brands, but those with disruptive models remain prized acquisitions.


Financial Markets

Report: Valentino to List 25 Percent of Company

The Italian fashion house's Qatari owner plans to sell around a quarter of the company in an IPO, which will not take place before the second half of 2018, according to a source close to the matter.

Financial Markets

Report: Valentino to List 25 Percent of Company

The Italian fashion house's Qatari owner plans to sell around a quarter of the company in an IPO, which will not take place before the second half of 2018, according to a source close to the matter.


News & Analysis

Allbirds Sues Steve Madden 

The young startup is suing the footwear giant for trade dress infringement, alleging Steve Madden copied its signature wool runners.

News & Analysis

Allbirds Sues Steve Madden 

The young startup is suing the footwear giant for trade dress infringement, alleging Steve Madden copied its signature wool runners.


Financial Markets

Inside Dr. Martens’ Billion-Dollar Ambitions

After a period of trouble, the counterculture boot-maker is thriving. How far can it go? And when will its private equity owner exit?

Financial Markets

Inside Dr. Martens’ Billion-Dollar Ambitions

After a period of trouble, the counterculture boot-maker is thriving. How far can it go? And when will its private equity owner exit?


News & Analysis

Cathy Horyn: 'I Support People Who Have Guts'

Fashion critic Cathy Horyn talks about navigating emerging designers, new media and nostalgia, courtesy of 1 Granary.

News & Analysis

Cathy Horyn: 'I Support People Who Have Guts'

Fashion critic Cathy Horyn talks about navigating emerging designers, new media and nostalgia, courtesy of 1 Granary.


Financial Markets

Apax Makes Waves on the Battlefield of Luxury E-Commerce

With MatchesFashion and now Moda Operandi in its portfolio of investments, what is Apax Partners’ endgame in fashion e-commerce?

Financial Markets

Apax Makes Waves on the Battlefield of Luxury E-Commerce

With MatchesFashion and now Moda Operandi in its portfolio of investments, what is Apax Partners’ endgame in fashion e-commerce?


Luxury

Nascent Luxury Group Naga Makes Early Moves

Armed with $50 million, industry veterans Damien Dernoncourt and Sagra Maceira de Rosen's new holding company has taken a stake in niche French beauty brand Talika and plans to announce a jewellery investment in 2018.

Luxury

Nascent Luxury Group Naga Makes Early Moves

Armed with $50 million, industry veterans Damien Dernoncourt and Sagra Maceira de Rosen's new holding company has taken a stake in niche French beauty brand Talika and plans to announce a jewellery investment in 2018.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Fashion’s Culture of Lechery

Bruce Weber’s alleged sexual harassment of the model Jason Boyce is the latest sign of a culture that encourages and capitalises on mass predation, argues Chris Wallace.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Fashion’s Culture of Lechery

Bruce Weber’s alleged sexual harassment of the model Jason Boyce is the latest sign of a culture that encourages and capitalises on mass predation, argues Chris Wallace.


Financial Markets

What’s Driving Aeffe’s Surge?

The Italian fashion and luxury group’s profits grew 144 percent in the first nine months of 2017. BoF uncovers the secrets to its success.

Financial Markets

What’s Driving Aeffe’s Surge?

The Italian fashion and luxury group’s profits grew 144 percent in the first nine months of 2017. BoF uncovers the secrets to its success.


Retail

Survival Mode for Japan’s Department Stores

Wave after wave of closures have hit the US and China, but Japan’s distinguished department stores were thought to be relatively safe from the era of 'new retail' — until now.

Retail

Survival Mode for Japan’s Department Stores

Wave after wave of closures have hit the US and China, but Japan’s distinguished department stores were thought to be relatively safe from the era of 'new retail' — until now.