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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
News & Analysis

At CFDA Awards, Fashion Entertainment Put to the Test

This year's ceremony honoured Donna Karan and Norma Kamali, as well as BoF's very own Imran Amed.

News & Analysis

At CFDA Awards, Fashion Entertainment Put to the Test

This year's ceremony honoured Donna Karan and Norma Kamali, as well as BoF's very own Imran Amed.


Workplace & Talent

Gucci: A Learning Organisation

In order to reinvent itself, Gucci has become an adaptive, ‘learning organisation’ implementing open communication and employee empowerment.

Workplace & Talent

Gucci: A Learning Organisation

In order to reinvent itself, Gucci has become an adaptive, ‘learning organisation’ implementing open communication and employee empowerment.


News & Analysis

Is Branded Content Buoying Fashion Publishers?

Fashion publishers are pushing sponsored content to make up for declining traditional print advertising revenues. Is it working?

News & Analysis

Is Branded Content Buoying Fashion Publishers?

Fashion publishers are pushing sponsored content to make up for declining traditional print advertising revenues. Is it working?


Luxury

Gucci Targets €6 Billion in Revenue, as Turnaround Gathers Pace

Marco Bizzarri's ambition to lift Gucci revenue to €6 billion is on track, with revenue on course to top €4 billion for the first time this year.

Luxury

Gucci Targets €6 Billion in Revenue, as Turnaround Gathers Pace

Marco Bizzarri's ambition to lift Gucci revenue to €6 billion is on track, with revenue on course to top €4 billion for the first time this year.


Fashion Week

Tim's Take | Gucci Cruise 2017

Tim Blanks talks to Alessandro Michele to decode the creative thinking behind his latest collection. Watch now.

Fashion Week

Tim's Take | Gucci Cruise 2017

Tim Blanks talks to Alessandro Michele to decode the creative thinking behind his latest collection. Watch now.


News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.


News & Analysis

Doctor Tim Blanks

Last week, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Academy of Art University. His first lesson: approach every interaction with passion, curiosity and joy.

News & Analysis

Doctor Tim Blanks

Last week, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Academy of Art University. His first lesson: approach every interaction with passion, curiosity and joy.


Fashion Week

Gucci at the Abbey: Here Be Dragons

More is more is more fuels Alessandro Michele's gorgeous fashion fever dream.

Fashion Week

Gucci at the Abbey: Here Be Dragons

More is more is more fuels Alessandro Michele's gorgeous fashion fever dream.


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Gucci, Purple, Paper Mache Tiger, Vilshenko

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Gucci, Purple, Paper Mache Tiger, Vilshenko

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | BFC Unveils Global Fashion Awards, London’s Answer to the Met Ball

BoF can exclusively reveal that the British Fashion Council is transforming its annual fashion awards into a global event, positioned as ‘a mix of the Academy Awards and the Met Ball.’

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | BFC Unveils Global Fashion Awards, London’s Answer to the Met Ball

BoF can exclusively reveal that the British Fashion Council is transforming its annual fashion awards into a global event, positioned as ‘a mix of the Academy Awards and the Met Ball.’


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