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Alessandro Sartori

Artistic Director, Ermenegildo Zegna

Having helped triple Berluti's revenues during his five year tenure, the designer now oversees all brands and creative functions at the world’s largest menswear brand.

Alessandro Sartori
Fashion Week

His and Hers at Berluti

In order to better clarify his new vision for the brand, Kris Van Assche may need to trust his instincts more.

Fashion Week

His and Hers at Berluti

In order to better clarify his new vision for the brand, Kris Van Assche may need to trust his instincts more.


Fashion Week

What Does Italian Fashion Mean, Anyway?

At the Milan men's shows, many designers struggled to create clothes that spoke for themselves.

Fashion Week

What Does Italian Fashion Mean, Anyway?

At the Milan men's shows, many designers struggled to create clothes that spoke for themselves.


Luxury

Inside LVMH's Plan to Conquer Menswear

The French conglomerate is on a mission to capture even more of the growing market for luxury menswear. BoF outlines the opportunities for several of the leading brands in the portfolio, and where they might face challenges ahead.

Luxury

Inside LVMH's Plan to Conquer Menswear

The French conglomerate is on a mission to capture even more of the growing market for luxury menswear. BoF outlines the opportunities for several of the leading brands in the portfolio, and where they might face challenges ahead.


Fashion Week

Reconceptualising Preciousness at Zegna

Alessandro Sartori is a curious combination of iconoclast and traditionalist. His latest collection was notable for its precise formality, moving away from streetwear in men’s fashion.

Fashion Week

Reconceptualising Preciousness at Zegna

Alessandro Sartori is a curious combination of iconoclast and traditionalist. His latest collection was notable for its precise formality, moving away from streetwear in men’s fashion.


Fashion Week

At Berluti, Mixed Messages

The collection was freewheeling but lacking cohesion. A few more months of study might help Kris Van Assche hone his recipe.

Fashion Week

At Berluti, Mixed Messages

The collection was freewheeling but lacking cohesion. A few more months of study might help Kris Van Assche hone his recipe.


Fashion Week

A Nomadic Notion at Ermenegildo Zegna

The brand is built on sartorial tradition, but Alessandro Sartori’s aim with his new collection was clearcut: 'Nothing that recalls classic design.'

Fashion Week

A Nomadic Notion at Ermenegildo Zegna

The brand is built on sartorial tradition, but Alessandro Sartori’s aim with his new collection was clearcut: 'Nothing that recalls classic design.'


China

Future-Proofing the Ermenegildo Zegna Group

The recent acquisition of Thom Browne and a more casual approach to product are keeping the menswear giant one step ahead, says chief executive Ermenegildo Zegna.

China

Future-Proofing the Ermenegildo Zegna Group

The recent acquisition of Thom Browne and a more casual approach to product are keeping the menswear giant one step ahead, says chief executive Ermenegildo Zegna.


News & Analysis

Why Thom Browne Is Worth $500 Million to Zegna

Ermenegildo Zegna Group paid a hefty sum to acquire 85 percent of the American fashion label, but the price tag comes with new opportunities and synergies for the Italian company.

News & Analysis

Why Thom Browne Is Worth $500 Million to Zegna

Ermenegildo Zegna Group paid a hefty sum to acquire 85 percent of the American fashion label, but the price tag comes with new opportunities and synergies for the Italian company.


Fashion Week

In Milan, Escaping the Sportswear Trap

Milan seems to have turned into sportswear fashion week — it's time to move on and test new grounds, writes Angelo Flaccavento.  

Fashion Week

In Milan, Escaping the Sportswear Trap

Milan seems to have turned into sportswear fashion week — it's time to move on and test new grounds, writes Angelo Flaccavento.  


Fashion Week

Zegna Takes Flight in Light

Alessandro Sartori's obsession with formal experiment, underpinned by a keen appreciation of function, makes a bridge between Zegna's past and future clienteles.

Fashion Week

Zegna Takes Flight in Light

Alessandro Sartori's obsession with formal experiment, underpinned by a keen appreciation of function, makes a bridge between Zegna's past and future clienteles.


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