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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

Riccardo Tisci’s #NewEra Burberry: What to Expect

Sources close to Burberry say the designer’s Monday debut is likely to underscore the British megabrand’s true luxury ambitions far more than his streetwear-inflected social media teasers, reflecting a strategy rooted in both newness and upscaling.

Luxury

Riccardo Tisci’s #NewEra Burberry: What to Expect

Sources close to Burberry say the designer’s Monday debut is likely to underscore the British megabrand’s true luxury ambitions far more than his streetwear-inflected social media teasers, reflecting a strategy rooted in both newness and upscaling.


Luxury

How François-Henri Pinault Unites Profits and Purpose

The chairman of Kering talks to BoF's Imran Amed about the blockbuster successes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, streamlining his portfolio and his belief in ‘generous capitalism.’

Luxury

How François-Henri Pinault Unites Profits and Purpose

The chairman of Kering talks to BoF's Imran Amed about the blockbuster successes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, streamlining his portfolio and his belief in ‘generous capitalism.’


News & Analysis

Community, the Missing Ingredient in Luxury’s Streetwear Pivot

Luxury brands can embrace sneakers, graphic t-shirts and drops all they want, but can they build the belief and belonging that give streetwear labels their true power?

News & Analysis

Community, the Missing Ingredient in Luxury’s Streetwear Pivot

Luxury brands can embrace sneakers, graphic t-shirts and drops all they want, but can they build the belief and belonging that give streetwear labels their true power?


News & Analysis

How Prada Is Riding Nostalgia and 'Ugly Fashion' to Turnaround

In recent years, Prada may have been too insider-oriented to grow, but investors have new faith in its turnaround efforts.

News & Analysis

How Prada Is Riding Nostalgia and 'Ugly Fashion' to Turnaround

In recent years, Prada may have been too insider-oriented to grow, but investors have new faith in its turnaround efforts.


News & Analysis

Burberry Rebrands Under Riccardo Tisci

A new logo and monogram were unveiled as part of the British brand’s new identity under chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci.

News & Analysis

Burberry Rebrands Under Riccardo Tisci

A new logo and monogram were unveiled as part of the British brand’s new identity under chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci.


Retail

How to Avoid Becoming a One-Hit Wonder

For every brand that is able to diversify past its first success, there are dozens more that putter out. Here’s a six-point plan for navigating what happens after a product becomes a bona fide winner.

Retail

How to Avoid Becoming a One-Hit Wonder

For every brand that is able to diversify past its first success, there are dozens more that putter out. Here’s a six-point plan for navigating what happens after a product becomes a bona fide winner.


Workplace & Talent

Learn the New Essentials of Video Marketing

With the recent launch of IGTV, insider knowledge on video and live functions on social media is more relevant than ever to optimise your marketing outreach.

Workplace & Talent

Learn the New Essentials of Video Marketing

With the recent launch of IGTV, insider knowledge on video and live functions on social media is more relevant than ever to optimise your marketing outreach.


News & Analysis

Calvin Klein and Raf Simons Launch New Fragrance

Both PVH and partner Coty are betting big on Calvin Klein Women, the first major fragrance launch from the brand since 2005.

News & Analysis

Calvin Klein and Raf Simons Launch New Fragrance

Both PVH and partner Coty are betting big on Calvin Klein Women, the first major fragrance launch from the brand since 2005.


Beauty

Are Influencers Threatening Designer Beauty Lines? Not So Fast.

Beauty’s symbiotic relationship with fashion, often sealed in lucrative licensing deals, is under pressure from popular indie brands and influencer-affiliated beauty lines, but the model is far from dead.

Beauty

Are Influencers Threatening Designer Beauty Lines? Not So Fast.

Beauty’s symbiotic relationship with fashion, often sealed in lucrative licensing deals, is under pressure from popular indie brands and influencer-affiliated beauty lines, but the model is far from dead.


Luxury

LVMH's Next Generation Seeks Change

The multipronged group has shaken up its ranks of managers and designers, rolled out new e-commerce platforms and become a patron of the French technology scene.

Luxury

LVMH's Next Generation Seeks Change

The multipronged group has shaken up its ranks of managers and designers, rolled out new e-commerce platforms and become a patron of the French technology scene.


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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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