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Brunello Cucinelli

Founder & Chief Executive, Brunello Cucinelli

The Italian entrepreneur has become known as the 'king of cashmere' for his luxury knits and ethical, sustainable and humanist approach to business.

Brunello Cucinelli
Luxury

For Luxury, an Acceleration of the Inevitable

Will the coronavirus pandemic change the way consumers shop forever? When it comes to the market for personal luxury goods, expect behaviour to shift far more quickly than anticipated.

Luxury

For Luxury, an Acceleration of the Inevitable

Will the coronavirus pandemic change the way consumers shop forever? When it comes to the market for personal luxury goods, expect behaviour to shift far more quickly than anticipated.


Luxury

2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury

BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.

Luxury

2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury

BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.


Financial Markets

Luxury Feels the Impact of Coronavirus

The sector has faced investor fears over the spread of the coronavirus, echoing the strong impact brought about by the 2003 SARS epidemic.

Financial Markets

Luxury Feels the Impact of Coronavirus

The sector has faced investor fears over the spread of the coronavirus, echoing the strong impact brought about by the 2003 SARS epidemic.


Retail

Can Mytheresa Bring Its Winning Streak to Menswear?

The German e-tailer has grown into a profitable $400 million business. Now, it’s hoping to crack the $32 billion menswear market.

Retail

Can Mytheresa Bring Its Winning Streak to Menswear?

The German e-tailer has grown into a profitable $400 million business. Now, it’s hoping to crack the $32 billion menswear market.


Luxury

Does a Moncler-Kering Deal Really Make Sense?

Murmurs that the luxury outerwear label might be scooped up by the French conglomerate underscore likely further consolidation in the fashion business. But would it be the right move for either party?

Luxury

Does a Moncler-Kering Deal Really Make Sense?

Murmurs that the luxury outerwear label might be scooped up by the French conglomerate underscore likely further consolidation in the fashion business. But would it be the right move for either party?


Luxury

Ralph Lauren and Brunello Cucinelli Are Up, Tod's and Richemont Disappoint

The luxury sector fared well this month, with hopes of a trade deal between China and the USA as well as increased M&A chatter adding to a predominantly positive results season.

Luxury

Ralph Lauren and Brunello Cucinelli Are Up, Tod's and Richemont Disappoint

The luxury sector fared well this month, with hopes of a trade deal between China and the USA as well as increased M&A chatter adding to a predominantly positive results season.


Retail

How Russia’s Largest Fashion Group Is Driving Retail Growth in St. Petersburg

As DLT, St. Petersburg’s most famous department store, celebrates its 110th anniversary, BoF meets Alexander Pavlov, chief executive of the Mercury-owned TSUM and DLT department stores, to hear how he continues to find growth in the challenging Russian market.

Retail

How Russia’s Largest Fashion Group Is Driving Retail Growth in St. Petersburg

As DLT, St. Petersburg’s most famous department store, celebrates its 110th anniversary, BoF meets Alexander Pavlov, chief executive of the Mercury-owned TSUM and DLT department stores, to hear how he continues to find growth in the challenging Russian market.


Luxury

Alibaba’s Luxury Venture With Richemont Goes Online in China

The joint venture will operate under Richemont's Net-a-Porter brand, and present 130 brands in one location on the Tmall e-commerce site.

Luxury

Alibaba’s Luxury Venture With Richemont Goes Online in China

The joint venture will operate under Richemont's Net-a-Porter brand, and present 130 brands in one location on the Tmall e-commerce site.


Luxury

Luxury’s Addiction to China Leaves It Exposed

This month, the SLI tumbled in the face of deteriorating trade talks between China and the US, compounded by a devaluation of the yuan and continued pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

Luxury

Luxury’s Addiction to China Leaves It Exposed

This month, the SLI tumbled in the face of deteriorating trade talks between China and the US, compounded by a devaluation of the yuan and continued pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.


Luxury

The Row: What Makes the Quiet Luxury Label Work

How Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen built the most successful American fashion brand of their generation.

Luxury

The Row: What Makes the Quiet Luxury Label Work

How Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen built the most successful American fashion brand of their generation.


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