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Alberta Ferretti

Designer, Alberta Ferretti

The accomplished Italian dressmaker is known for her draping techniques and controls Aeffe, a publicly-listed apparel manufacturer and licensee.

Alberta Ferretti
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.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Current/Elliott's New Design Chief, Lululemon Creative Director Resigns

This week, Current/Elliott appoints Natalie Ratabesi as senior vice president of design, while Lululemon’s executive vice president and creative director Lee Holman will step down.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Current/Elliott's New Design Chief, Lululemon Creative Director Resigns

This week, Current/Elliott appoints Natalie Ratabesi as senior vice president of design, while Lululemon’s executive vice president and creative director Lee Holman will step down.


Marketing

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

From Alberta Ferretti’s Tim Walker-lensed campaign to Miu Miu’s homage to jazz-culture, BoF rounds up the best ads of the Autumn/Winter 2017 season.

Marketing

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

From Alberta Ferretti’s Tim Walker-lensed campaign to Miu Miu’s homage to jazz-culture, BoF rounds up the best ads of the Autumn/Winter 2017 season.


News & Analysis

Antoine Arnault, Halima Aden, Casey Gerald and Sinéad Burke to speak at VOICES 2017

These are the latest inspirational speakers confirmed to join fashion industry leaders from around the world at the second annual edition of VOICES, from November 29 to December 1 in Oxfordshire, UK.

News & Analysis

Antoine Arnault, Halima Aden, Casey Gerald and Sinéad Burke to speak at VOICES 2017

These are the latest inspirational speakers confirmed to join fashion industry leaders from around the world at the second annual edition of VOICES, from November 29 to December 1 in Oxfordshire, UK.


Fashion Week

At Philosophy, East Meets West

Lorenzo Serafini's collection, which referenced the late Tina Chow, was his best since his installment as creative director.

Fashion Week

At Philosophy, East Meets West

Lorenzo Serafini's collection, which referenced the late Tina Chow, was his best since his installment as creative director.


Fashion Week

Alberta Ferretti Au Naturel

The collection was all about minimal lines showing the sensuality of the body through openings, slits and subtle draping, but some of the fabrics looked cheap.

Fashion Week

Alberta Ferretti Au Naturel

The collection was all about minimal lines showing the sensuality of the body through openings, slits and subtle draping, but some of the fabrics looked cheap.


News & Analysis

Yeezy and Ralph Lauren Veteran Natalie Ratabesi Launches Tre

The Los Angeles-based designer, who has worked for major fashion names including Oscar de la Renta and John Galliano, is launching her self-funded label for Resort 2018 with a who's who of major retailers.

News & Analysis

Yeezy and Ralph Lauren Veteran Natalie Ratabesi Launches Tre

The Los Angeles-based designer, who has worked for major fashion names including Oscar de la Renta and John Galliano, is launching her self-funded label for Resort 2018 with a who's who of major retailers.


Luxury

Let The Red Carpet Knockoff War Begin

The big fashion houses, some of which translate trends into affordable looks for retailers, must contend with unauthorised duplicates and adaptations that pop up in stores and websites almost instantaneously.

Luxury

Let The Red Carpet Knockoff War Begin

The big fashion houses, some of which translate trends into affordable looks for retailers, must contend with unauthorised duplicates and adaptations that pop up in stores and websites almost instantaneously.


Fashion Week

Alberta Ferretti’s Right to Dream

Every possible Venetian clichè was given the poetic Ferretti makeover, coming across as fresh instead of staid.

Fashion Week

Alberta Ferretti’s Right to Dream

Every possible Venetian clichè was given the poetic Ferretti makeover, coming across as fresh instead of staid.


Retail

Op Ed | 7 Multi-brand Boutiques Transforming Chinese Retail

A new wave of fashion boutiques in far flung cities like Wuhan, Xi’an and Guiyang are creating opportunities for brands in an increasingly competitive Chinese market.

Retail

Op Ed | 7 Multi-brand Boutiques Transforming Chinese Retail

A new wave of fashion boutiques in far flung cities like Wuhan, Xi’an and Guiyang are creating opportunities for brands in an increasingly competitive Chinese market.


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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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