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.


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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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’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’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.

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.

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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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.




