Alessandro Michele
Creative Director, Valentino
The surprise choice for Gucci creative director re-energised the historic house in a matter of months and now he is set to take the helm at Valentino.


LVMH's Secret Rihanna Project: New Details Emerge, and Why It's a Smart Move
According to newly obtained filings, LVMH’s rumoured new venture with Rihanna seems more likely than ever.

LVMH's Secret Rihanna Project: New Details Emerge, and Why It's a Smart Move
According to newly obtained filings, LVMH’s rumoured new venture with Rihanna seems more likely than ever.

In Milan, Looking Back to Move Forward
A bit brutal, full of product, and looking backward to move forward: the Versace collection summed up the spirit of the season perfectly, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

In Milan, Looking Back to Move Forward
A bit brutal, full of product, and looking backward to move forward: the Versace collection summed up the spirit of the season perfectly, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

The Mask Becomes the Means at Gucci
Alessandro Michele's Gucci has never been less than a long, magical passage through the looking glass. But two things stood out on Wednesday: a different kind of discipline and an unusually aggressive edge.

The Mask Becomes the Means at Gucci
Alessandro Michele's Gucci has never been less than a long, magical passage through the looking glass. But two things stood out on Wednesday: a different kind of discipline and an unusually aggressive edge.

Kering’s €1.4 Billion Tax Bill, Explained
The French luxury giant is facing a possible €1.4 billion tax bill in Italy after accounting practices linked to a Swiss subsidiary attracted scrutiny.

Kering’s €1.4 Billion Tax Bill, Explained
The French luxury giant is facing a possible €1.4 billion tax bill in Italy after accounting practices linked to a Swiss subsidiary attracted scrutiny.

Gucci Pulls Sweater Slammed for Resembling Blackface Imagery
The Italian luxury label apologised for selling the $890 black turtleneck, whose extra-high collar features a pair of exaggerated red lips around an opening for the wearer’s mouth.

Gucci Pulls Sweater Slammed for Resembling Blackface Imagery
The Italian luxury label apologised for selling the $890 black turtleneck, whose extra-high collar features a pair of exaggerated red lips around an opening for the wearer’s mouth.

Why Fashion Brands Are Launching Podcasts
Despite their non-visual nature and limited reach, podcasts are becoming a popular communications tool for fashion companies.

Why Fashion Brands Are Launching Podcasts
Despite their non-visual nature and limited reach, podcasts are becoming a popular communications tool for fashion companies.

Fantasy, Not Nationalism, Drives Chinese Clothing Revival
Though the Hanfu trend may be small, global brands would be naive to ignore its implications for the Chinese fashion market.

Fantasy, Not Nationalism, Drives Chinese Clothing Revival
Though the Hanfu trend may be small, global brands would be naive to ignore its implications for the Chinese fashion market.

At Pitti, Proof That Real Fashion Revolution Starts with Product
In an age of hype, Y/Project wunderkind Glenn Martens proved that genuine fashion innovation begins with the way things are made, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

At Pitti, Proof That Real Fashion Revolution Starts with Product
In an age of hype, Y/Project wunderkind Glenn Martens proved that genuine fashion innovation begins with the way things are made, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

What Calvin Klein Should Do Next
PVH Corp. made a big bet that it could ‘do a Gucci’ with its flagship brand. But after the failure of its radical Raf Simons experiment, the company may need to rethink its strategy.

What Calvin Klein Should Do Next
PVH Corp. made a big bet that it could ‘do a Gucci’ with its flagship brand. But after the failure of its radical Raf Simons experiment, the company may need to rethink its strategy.

Farfetch’s First Major Post-IPO Move: What Does It Mean?
This week, Farfetch snapped up Stadium Goods in a push for scale and business model diversification. Could a major ‘re-commerce’ player be next?

Farfetch’s First Major Post-IPO Move: What Does It Mean?
This week, Farfetch snapped up Stadium Goods in a push for scale and business model diversification. Could a major ‘re-commerce’ player be next?
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