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.


Sales Boom at Kering, Gucci up 49 Percent
The luxury group — which houses Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Stella McCartney — said revenue rose 28.4 percent in the third quarter on a like-for-like basis, while Gucci remains its biggest profit driver.

Sales Boom at Kering, Gucci up 49 Percent
The luxury group — which houses Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Stella McCartney — said revenue rose 28.4 percent in the third quarter on a like-for-like basis, while Gucci remains its biggest profit driver.

Supreme, Rihanna Among Nominees for the British Fashion Council's 2017 Fashion Awards
The event will raise funds for the BFC’s education foundation, which supports emerging talent.

Supreme, Rihanna Among Nominees for the British Fashion Council's 2017 Fashion Awards
The event will raise funds for the BFC’s education foundation, which supports emerging talent.

Gucci Bans Fur: ‘It’s Not Modern’
The Kering-owned megabrand lends heft to a growing chorus of luxury companies going fur-free.

Gucci Bans Fur: ‘It’s Not Modern’
The Kering-owned megabrand lends heft to a growing chorus of luxury companies going fur-free.

Op-Ed | Is Fashion Missing the Homeware Opportunity?
Too many luxury brands are still not thinking strategically about the category — at their own peril, argues Isabelle Dubern.

Op-Ed | Is Fashion Missing the Homeware Opportunity?
Too many luxury brands are still not thinking strategically about the category — at their own peril, argues Isabelle Dubern.

Paul Andrew Appointed Women's Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo
The British designer joined the Italian house as footwear director in September 2016.

Paul Andrew Appointed Women's Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo
The British designer joined the Italian house as footwear director in September 2016.

Prada and Ferragamo Unfashionably Late to Luxury Industry's Rebound
Both brands have posted double-digit declines in the past six months, lagging behind French rivals LVMH and Kering whose Italian brands Fendi and Gucci are racing ahead.

Prada and Ferragamo Unfashionably Late to Luxury Industry's Rebound
Both brands have posted double-digit declines in the past six months, lagging behind French rivals LVMH and Kering whose Italian brands Fendi and Gucci are racing ahead.

Gucci and Polimoda to Launch Joint Masters in Retail Management
The course is the Italian luxury megabrand’s first major partnership with an educational institution.

Gucci and Polimoda to Launch Joint Masters in Retail Management
The course is the Italian luxury megabrand’s first major partnership with an educational institution.

In Milan, Torn Between Past and Present
Donatella Versace’s ode to Gianni seemed an apt metaphor for the current state of Italian fashion, stuck between yesterday and today.

In Milan, Torn Between Past and Present
Donatella Versace’s ode to Gianni seemed an apt metaphor for the current state of Italian fashion, stuck between yesterday and today.

Donatella Versace, Her Brother's Keeper
Donatella's salute reanimated Gianni's greatest hits in such a way that the new generation could at least grasp some sense of their exuberant don’t-give-a-fuck quality.

Donatella Versace, Her Brother's Keeper
Donatella's salute reanimated Gianni's greatest hits in such a way that the new generation could at least grasp some sense of their exuberant don’t-give-a-fuck quality.

Gucci's Rise Signals a New Model for Fashion
As a fashion system built on seasonal collections, runway shows and wholesale partnerships continues to wane, what’s taking its place?

Gucci's Rise Signals a New Model for Fashion
As a fashion system built on seasonal collections, runway shows and wholesale partnerships continues to wane, what’s taking its place?
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