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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.

Alessandro Michele
Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


Financial Markets

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.

Financial Markets

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

Why Fashion Brands Are Launching Podcasts

Despite their non-visual nature and limited reach, podcasts are becoming a popular communications tool for fashion companies.

News & Analysis

Why Fashion Brands Are Launching Podcasts

Despite their non-visual nature and limited reach, podcasts are becoming a popular communications tool for fashion companies.


China

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.

China

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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?

News & Analysis

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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