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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
Financial Markets

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.

Financial Markets

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Luxury

Gucci Bans Fur: ‘It’s Not Modern’

The Kering-owned megabrand lends heft to a growing chorus of luxury companies going fur-free.

Luxury

Gucci Bans Fur: ‘It’s Not Modern’

The Kering-owned megabrand lends heft to a growing chorus of luxury companies going fur-free.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

Paul Andrew Appointed Women's Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo

The British designer joined the Italian house as footwear director in September 2016.

News & Analysis

Paul Andrew Appointed Women's Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo

The British designer joined the Italian house as footwear director in September 2016.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


Financial Markets

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?

Financial Markets

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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