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.


A Fashion Orgasm at Schiaparelli
In his debut collection, Daniel Roseberry staked his personal claim to house with an audacity that had a perfect, refreshing logic. Not all of his risks worked, but it was exciting.

A Fashion Orgasm at Schiaparelli
In his debut collection, Daniel Roseberry staked his personal claim to house with an audacity that had a perfect, refreshing logic. Not all of his risks worked, but it was exciting.

Gucci's Next Target: Place Vendôme
Major fashion brands see growing opportunity in the high-stakes business of haute joaillerie.

Gucci's Next Target: Place Vendôme
Major fashion brands see growing opportunity in the high-stakes business of haute joaillerie.

The Best Global Jobs in Menswear
As the season comes to a close, the market forces that will define the future of menswear are becoming more apparent — as are the job opportunities they will create.

The Best Global Jobs in Menswear
As the season comes to a close, the market forces that will define the future of menswear are becoming more apparent — as are the job opportunities they will create.

What Dior’s BTS Stage Looks Mean for Luxury
Dior’s latest marketing move leverages the influence of a Korean boy band with an unprecedented level of fame.

What Dior’s BTS Stage Looks Mean for Luxury
Dior’s latest marketing move leverages the influence of a Korean boy band with an unprecedented level of fame.

Chinese Designers Had a Breakthrough Season. Now What?
China’s emerging design talent is in higher demand than ever, but can the country’s fashion industry overcome its next obstacles?

Chinese Designers Had a Breakthrough Season. Now What?
China’s emerging design talent is in higher demand than ever, but can the country’s fashion industry overcome its next obstacles?

Want a Job in PR and Marketing?
Careers in PR and marketing have never been more popular, but thanks to direct digital communication with consumers and the rise of call-out culture, the skills required to succeed in them are evolving.

Want a Job in PR and Marketing?
Careers in PR and marketing have never been more popular, but thanks to direct digital communication with consumers and the rise of call-out culture, the skills required to succeed in them are evolving.

Kering to Pay €1.25 Billion Tax Settlement
The settlement with the Italian revenue agency relating to Gucci and Swiss subsidiary Luxury Goods International SA requires the French group to pay €897 million in additional taxes, along with further payment for penalties and interest, for a total of €1.25 billion.

Kering to Pay €1.25 Billion Tax Settlement
The settlement with the Italian revenue agency relating to Gucci and Swiss subsidiary Luxury Goods International SA requires the French group to pay €897 million in additional taxes, along with further payment for penalties and interest, for a total of €1.25 billion.

Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands
To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.

Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands
To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.

Which Designers Dressed the Most Stars at the Met Gala?
Gucci dominated the Met Gala's pink carpet, generating more buzz on social media than any other brand. But a single look (or in Lady Gaga's case, four looks) was enough to draw attention to some smaller designers.

Which Designers Dressed the Most Stars at the Met Gala?
Gucci dominated the Met Gala's pink carpet, generating more buzz on social media than any other brand. But a single look (or in Lady Gaga's case, four looks) was enough to draw attention to some smaller designers.

Op-Ed | To Democratise Camp Is to Kill It
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s large-scale, Gucci-backed show on Camp may be pushing the inherently subcultural sensibility closer to extinction, argues Eugene Rabkin.

Op-Ed | To Democratise Camp Is to Kill It
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s large-scale, Gucci-backed show on Camp may be pushing the inherently subcultural sensibility closer to extinction, argues Eugene Rabkin.
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.




