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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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News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast | Adut Akech’s Journey From Refugee Camp to Runway

From living in a Kenyan refugee camp to travelling the globe as an international top model, the industry’s name to watch reveals her journey.

News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast | Adut Akech’s Journey From Refugee Camp to Runway

From living in a Kenyan refugee camp to travelling the globe as an international top model, the industry’s name to watch reveals her journey.


Fashion Week

In Paris, a Season of Normality

Save for a few outliers, simplicity reigned at Paris Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Paris, a Season of Normality

Save for a few outliers, simplicity reigned at Paris Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Paris Days Seven and Eight: Brands’ New Day

Balenciaga, Valentino and Louis Vuitton all have their issues, writes Tim Blanks.

Fashion Week

Paris Days Seven and Eight: Brands’ New Day

Balenciaga, Valentino and Louis Vuitton all have their issues, writes Tim Blanks.


Global Markets

Worldview: Chinese Exports Suffer Worst Fall Since Start of Pandemic

This week’s global markets round-up of fashion business news also features Advent to buy Zimmermann in a $1 billion deal, Amyris to shut down Costa Brazil and Onda Beauty and cotton yarn demand stagnant in north India.

Global Markets

Worldview: Chinese Exports Suffer Worst Fall Since Start of Pandemic

This week’s global markets round-up of fashion business news also features Advent to buy Zimmermann in a $1 billion deal, Amyris to shut down Costa Brazil and Onda Beauty and cotton yarn demand stagnant in north India.


Retail

Five Key Questions on Kering and Mayhoola’s Valentino Deal

The French group will pay €1.7 billion for 30 percent of the Italian couture house as the first step in a broader partnership with owner Mayhoola. What will the deal mean for Kering, Valentino, Mayhoola and the wider fashion landscape?

Retail

Five Key Questions on Kering and Mayhoola’s Valentino Deal

The French group will pay €1.7 billion for 30 percent of the Italian couture house as the first step in a broader partnership with owner Mayhoola. What will the deal mean for Kering, Valentino, Mayhoola and the wider fashion landscape?


Luxury

Luxury Slowdown? Not So Fast

Momentum in China and tourist spend in Europe enabled the sector to continue growing in Q2, while Kering’s surprise acquisition of a 30 percent stake in Valentino suggests there is more consolidation to come, writes Imran Amed.

Luxury

Luxury Slowdown? Not So Fast

Momentum in China and tourist spend in Europe enabled the sector to continue growing in Q2, while Kering’s surprise acquisition of a 30 percent stake in Valentino suggests there is more consolidation to come, writes Imran Amed.


Luxury

With Gucci Stalled, Kering Enters Deal for Valentino

The French group has the option to acquire 100 percent of the Italian label within five years. Kering chairman François-Henri Pinault described the deal as a ‘first step’ in a broader partnership with Qatari investment fund Mayhoola.

Luxury

With Gucci Stalled, Kering Enters Deal for Valentino

The French group has the option to acquire 100 percent of the Italian label within five years. Kering chairman François-Henri Pinault described the deal as a ‘first step’ in a broader partnership with Qatari investment fund Mayhoola.


Fashion Week

At Couture, a Château, a Diamond Necklace and a Bouquet of Red Roses

Is it a love story, a murder mystery, or the last day of the couture shows? asks Tim Blanks.

Fashion Week

At Couture, a Château, a Diamond Necklace and a Bouquet of Red Roses

Is it a love story, a murder mystery, or the last day of the couture shows? asks Tim Blanks.


Fashion Week

Paris Couture Week: All or Nothing

Couture Week was a polarised affair, opposing restraint and excess, technique and showmanship, real clothes and wild storytelling, with little in between, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

Paris Couture Week: All or Nothing

Couture Week was a polarised affair, opposing restraint and excess, technique and showmanship, real clothes and wild storytelling, with little in between, writes Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

What Clothes Maketh the Man?

Milan men’s fashion week was all about finding new ways of deconstructing manhood, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

What Clothes Maketh the Man?

Milan men’s fashion week was all about finding new ways of deconstructing manhood, reports Angelo Flaccavento.