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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
Fashion Week

Chaos and a Little Creation in Milan

While change is afoot, Milan lacks a new generation of visionaries to lead Italian fashion into the future, argues Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

Chaos and a Little Creation in Milan

While change is afoot, Milan lacks a new generation of visionaries to lead Italian fashion into the future, argues Angelo Flaccavento.


News & Analysis

Milan Fights for Emerging Labels

Milan is revamping its fashion week line-up with a slew of young labels — many from Asia. But can it really rival London as a platform for emerging fashion talent?

News & Analysis

Milan Fights for Emerging Labels

Milan is revamping its fashion week line-up with a slew of young labels — many from Asia. But can it really rival London as a platform for emerging fashion talent?


News & Analysis

For Gucci, Why More is More

While some fashion editors may see it as repetitive, Alessandro Michele’s creative strategy is driving impressive revenue growth for Gucci.

News & Analysis

For Gucci, Why More is More

While some fashion editors may see it as repetitive, Alessandro Michele’s creative strategy is driving impressive revenue growth for Gucci.


News & Analysis

The Kate Young Effect

The stylist’s knack for turning Hollywood ‘it-girls’ into sartorial stars has made her one of the most powerful figures in the dance between the film and fashion industries.

News & Analysis

The Kate Young Effect

The stylist’s knack for turning Hollywood ‘it-girls’ into sartorial stars has made her one of the most powerful figures in the dance between the film and fashion industries.


Fashion Week

The Bally Club

A vague ‘gentlemen’s club’ theme framed the season’s eclectic leather-goods, yet the brand’s ‘fashion’ message lacked coherence with its heritage.

Fashion Week

The Bally Club

A vague ‘gentlemen’s club’ theme framed the season’s eclectic leather-goods, yet the brand’s ‘fashion’ message lacked coherence with its heritage.


Fashion Week

The Extraordinary Alchemy of Alessandro Michele

There were a million bits and pieces in Wednesday's Gucci show, some extremely beautiful, some ludicrous, and some a startling, provocative marriage of both.

Fashion Week

The Extraordinary Alchemy of Alessandro Michele

There were a million bits and pieces in Wednesday's Gucci show, some extremely beautiful, some ludicrous, and some a startling, provocative marriage of both.


Luxury

Gucci Helps Kering Report Fastest Growth Since 2012

Kering follows peers LVMH, Burberry and Hermes as the latest luxury-goods company to report improvements in Asia and Europe.

Luxury

Gucci Helps Kering Report Fastest Growth Since 2012

Kering follows peers LVMH, Burberry and Hermes as the latest luxury-goods company to report improvements in Asia and Europe.


Marketing

Behind Gucci’s All-Black Campaign Teaser

Recently released ‘audition videos’ for Gucci’s next ad campaign reveal a cast of nine black models, a significant shift for a brand that once got ‘two thumbs down for diversity.’

Marketing

Behind Gucci’s All-Black Campaign Teaser

Recently released ‘audition videos’ for Gucci’s next ad campaign reveal a cast of nine black models, a significant shift for a brand that once got ‘two thumbs down for diversity.’


News & Analysis

As ‘Re-commerce’ War Rages, Vestiaire Collective Arms Up with $62 Million Raise

Vestiaire Collective will use the funding to fuel expansion into new markets and reinforce customer acquisition amidst competition from The RealReal, Tradesy and others.

News & Analysis

As ‘Re-commerce’ War Rages, Vestiaire Collective Arms Up with $62 Million Raise

Vestiaire Collective will use the funding to fuel expansion into new markets and reinforce customer acquisition amidst competition from The RealReal, Tradesy and others.


News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2016 | Top 10 Videos

From rare in-depth interviews with industry icons Yohji Yamomto and John Galliano, to talks with pop-culture figures will.i.am and Joan Smalls, in 2016 BoF captured the people shaping the global fashion industry on film.

News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2016 | Top 10 Videos

From rare in-depth interviews with industry icons Yohji Yamomto and John Galliano, to talks with pop-culture figures will.i.am and Joan Smalls, in 2016 BoF captured the people shaping the global fashion industry on film.


What is The BoF 500?

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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