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.


Despite W’s Woes, There’s Still Space for Good Magazines
Giant audience numbers won’t save American magazines from obsolescence, but being excellent just might give a few choice titles a chance at long-term survival.

Despite W’s Woes, There’s Still Space for Good Magazines
Giant audience numbers won’t save American magazines from obsolescence, but being excellent just might give a few choice titles a chance at long-term survival.


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.

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.

For Canadian Landlords, Luxury Is the Best Defence Against Retail Woes
Toronto-based First Capital Realty stands to benefit from its specialised urban strategy as Canada's cities densify and incomes rise.

For Canadian Landlords, Luxury Is the Best Defence Against Retail Woes
Toronto-based First Capital Realty stands to benefit from its specialised urban strategy as Canada's cities densify and incomes rise.

Luxury Expecting a Strong 2019
With many 2018 results falling short of forecasts, brands are coupling optimism for the year ahead with new retail strategies, in an attempt to maintain growth trajectories.

Luxury Expecting a Strong 2019
With many 2018 results falling short of forecasts, brands are coupling optimism for the year ahead with new retail strategies, in an attempt to maintain growth trajectories.

Luxury Loses Its Sparkle as China-US Trade Tensions Mount
The Savigny Luxury Index dropped below its starting point for 2018, as lingering China-US trade tensions weighed on the sector's recent recovery.

Luxury Loses Its Sparkle as China-US Trade Tensions Mount
The Savigny Luxury Index dropped below its starting point for 2018, as lingering China-US trade tensions weighed on the sector's recent recovery.

Men's Media Courts the Streetwear Crowd
Can publications keep up with a community that increasingly lives on forums and social media?

Men's Media Courts the Streetwear Crowd
Can publications keep up with a community that increasingly lives on forums and social media?

Unicorn Deals Fail to Ignite the Market
Despite continuing signs of growth and the announcement of landmark deals, the Savigny Luxury Index was flat this month.

Unicorn Deals Fail to Ignite the Market
Despite continuing signs of growth and the announcement of landmark deals, the Savigny Luxury Index was flat this month.

Versace Sale Would Leave Few Global Luxury Brands Up for Grabs
From fashion royalty like Chanel to more niche names like Etro, these are the brands that so far have eluded the reach of financial investors or luxury moguls — and that would transform any portfolio.

Versace Sale Would Leave Few Global Luxury Brands Up for Grabs
From fashion royalty like Chanel to more niche names like Etro, these are the brands that so far have eluded the reach of financial investors or luxury moguls — and that would transform any portfolio.

Introducing the 2018 #BoF500 Hall of Fame
The Business of Fashion is proud to unveil the 2018 Hall of Fame, our highest honour reserved for those who have demonstrated sustained achievement over the course of their careers.

Introducing the 2018 #BoF500 Hall of Fame
The Business of Fashion is proud to unveil the 2018 Hall of Fame, our highest honour reserved for those who have demonstrated sustained achievement over the course of their careers.
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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.
