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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

Renzo Rosso Says Rehabilitated Galliano is a "Real Pro"

Renzo Rosso, chairman and main shareholder of Maison Margiela's parent OTB group, said sales were already up 20 percent at the fashion house even though only a few of Galliano's pieces had so far reached the shelves.

News & Analysis

Renzo Rosso Says Rehabilitated Galliano is a "Real Pro"

Renzo Rosso, chairman and main shareholder of Maison Margiela's parent OTB group, said sales were already up 20 percent at the fashion house even though only a few of Galliano's pieces had so far reached the shelves.


Global Markets

With Chinese Discounts, Gucci Turns the Page on Frida Giannini

Gucci is offering discounts of as much as 50 percent in China as the Italian fashion house seeks to clear out merchandise designed by its former creative director, prompting lines of Chinese shoppers to form since sunrise.

Global Markets

With Chinese Discounts, Gucci Turns the Page on Frida Giannini

Gucci is offering discounts of as much as 50 percent in China as the Italian fashion house seeks to clear out merchandise designed by its former creative director, prompting lines of Chinese shoppers to form since sunrise.


News & Analysis

Fashion's Old Fogies Create Succession Conundrum

Long-time bosses at Armani, Chanel, Cavalli and LVMH will soon shuffle off the catwalk.

News & Analysis

Fashion's Old Fogies Create Succession Conundrum

Long-time bosses at Armani, Chanel, Cavalli and LVMH will soon shuffle off the catwalk.


News & Analysis

Join Us Next Week for BoF Voices in London

BoF invites you to a special panel discussion and film screening on Fashion Revolution Day.

News & Analysis

Join Us Next Week for BoF Voices in London

BoF invites you to a special panel discussion and film screening on Fashion Revolution Day.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Uniqlo, Marina Rinaldi, Zappos

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Uniqlo, Marina Rinaldi, Zappos and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Uniqlo, Marina Rinaldi, Zappos

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Uniqlo, Marina Rinaldi, Zappos and more.


Marketing

BoF Exclusive | New Gucci Ads Point to Step-by-Step Re-Positioning

In a global exclusive, BoF can reveal the first Gucci advertising campaign by new creative director Alessandro Michele, the latest step in the brand’s ambitious repositioning efforts.

Marketing

BoF Exclusive | New Gucci Ads Point to Step-by-Step Re-Positioning

In a global exclusive, BoF can reveal the first Gucci advertising campaign by new creative director Alessandro Michele, the latest step in the brand’s ambitious repositioning efforts.


News & Analysis

Gucci Said to Appoint Consumer Officer Amid Management Shakeup

Gucci appointed Micaela Le Divelec Lemmi to the new role of chief consumer officer as new Chief Executive Officer Marco Bizzarri continues to revamp the brand’s management.

News & Analysis

Gucci Said to Appoint Consumer Officer Amid Management Shakeup

Gucci appointed Micaela Le Divelec Lemmi to the new role of chief consumer officer as new Chief Executive Officer Marco Bizzarri continues to revamp the brand’s management.


Retail

Sex Still Sells

Fashion may be having a genderless moment. But are consumers?

Retail

Sex Still Sells

Fashion may be having a genderless moment. But are consumers?


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Skincare, Roberto Cavalli, Joe Fresh

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Skincare, Roberto Cavalli, Joe Fresh and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Skincare, Roberto Cavalli, Joe Fresh

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Skincare, Roberto Cavalli, Joe Fresh and more.


Fashion Week

The Fashion Season That Was and Savage Beauty

Watch the BoF Breakfast Club, a discussion of the week’s most important fashion news with fashion’s most opinionated experts. On the menu this week: the season that was and the Savage Beauty at the V&A.

Fashion Week

The Fashion Season That Was and Savage Beauty

Watch the BoF Breakfast Club, a discussion of the week’s most important fashion news with fashion’s most opinionated experts. On the menu this week: the season that was and the Savage Beauty at the V&A.


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