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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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Luxury

The End of Holiday Shopping Season As We Know It?

Amidst disruption on New York’s Fifth Avenue, discounting season has come early this year, but more and more sales are no longer a salve for the deeper problems facing retail.

Luxury

The End of Holiday Shopping Season As We Know It?

Amidst disruption on New York’s Fifth Avenue, discounting season has come early this year, but more and more sales are no longer a salve for the deeper problems facing retail.


News & Analysis

How Carolina Herrera Built a Billion-Dollar Brand With Staying Power

Celebrating 35 years in business, Carolina Herrera has quietly outpaced many of her contemporaries, building a globally recognised brand that is projected to generate $1.2 billion in retail sales in 2016. She says her secret is consistency — and persistent curiosity.

News & Analysis

How Carolina Herrera Built a Billion-Dollar Brand With Staying Power

Celebrating 35 years in business, Carolina Herrera has quietly outpaced many of her contemporaries, building a globally recognised brand that is projected to generate $1.2 billion in retail sales in 2016. She says her secret is consistency — and persistent curiosity.


Workplace & Talent

Six Fashion Careers of the Future

From consumer psychologists to data scientists, BoF meets fashion professionals working in “careers of the future” to learn about how their work contributes to the industry.

Workplace & Talent

Six Fashion Careers of the Future

From consumer psychologists to data scientists, BoF meets fashion professionals working in “careers of the future” to learn about how their work contributes to the industry.


News & Analysis

#BoF500 — The New Class: Retailers

The best retailers curate and dramatise fashion collections to excite consumers to buy.

News & Analysis

#BoF500 — The New Class: Retailers

The best retailers curate and dramatise fashion collections to excite consumers to buy.


Retail

Capitalising on Canada’s Fashion Moment

‘The Great White North’ has never felt more culturally relevant and luxury retailers have taken note. But how real — and big — is the opportunity?

Retail

Capitalising on Canada’s Fashion Moment

‘The Great White North’ has never felt more culturally relevant and luxury retailers have taken note. But how real — and big — is the opportunity?


News & Analysis

Strong LVMH and Kering Results Signal Relief for the Luxury Market

The SLI fought back this month with strong results from LVMH and Kering boosting the sector.

News & Analysis

Strong LVMH and Kering Results Signal Relief for the Luxury Market

The SLI fought back this month with strong results from LVMH and Kering boosting the sector.


News & Analysis

The Marni Riddle

Angelo Flaccavento asks if the drafting of Francesco Risso from Prada makes sense at a brand as unique as Marni.

News & Analysis

The Marni Riddle

Angelo Flaccavento asks if the drafting of Francesco Risso from Prada makes sense at a brand as unique as Marni.


Technology

Yoox Net-A-Porter's Plan to Become a Mobile-Only Company

Since the two companies joined last year, chief executive officer Federico Marchetti has invested in new technology.

Technology

Yoox Net-A-Porter's Plan to Become a Mobile-Only Company

Since the two companies joined last year, chief executive officer Federico Marchetti has invested in new technology.


Global Markets

After Death of Thai King, Luxury Market Wavers

With a year-long mourning period and a possibly less-than-smooth transition planned, what does the future hold for Thailand's luxury sector?

Global Markets

After Death of Thai King, Luxury Market Wavers

With a year-long mourning period and a possibly less-than-smooth transition planned, what does the future hold for Thailand's luxury sector?


News & Analysis

#BoF500 - The New Class: Designers

Top designers are the lifeblood of fashion, uniting creative vision with commercial savvy. Meet the 27 creative directors who are new to the #BoF500 this year.

News & Analysis

#BoF500 - The New Class: Designers

Top designers are the lifeblood of fashion, uniting creative vision with commercial savvy. Meet the 27 creative directors who are new to the #BoF500 this year.