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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

Luxury Sector Posts Strong Results, but Caution Prevails

First-half results could not have been better, but warnings of a more uncertain path ahead curbed investor enthusiasm for luxury.

Luxury

Luxury Sector Posts Strong Results, but Caution Prevails

First-half results could not have been better, but warnings of a more uncertain path ahead curbed investor enthusiasm for luxury.


Retail

In US, Independent Stores Stage a Comeback

The 2008 financial crisis put many local American retailers out of business, but the survivors are now stronger than ever.

Retail

In US, Independent Stores Stage a Comeback

The 2008 financial crisis put many local American retailers out of business, but the survivors are now stronger than ever.


Luxury

Richemont Ramps Up Chloé Investment as Watches Languish

Chloé has been a rare bright spot for Richemont, which is ramping up investment in the brand as new artistic director Natacha Ramsay-Levi takes the creative helm.

Luxury

Richemont Ramps Up Chloé Investment as Watches Languish

Chloé has been a rare bright spot for Richemont, which is ramping up investment in the brand as new artistic director Natacha Ramsay-Levi takes the creative helm.


News & Analysis

The Truth About Ready-to-Wear

Designer fashion was once a real business. Now, high exposure to ready-to-wear is a structural weakness for luxury players, argues Luca Solca.

News & Analysis

The Truth About Ready-to-Wear

Designer fashion was once a real business. Now, high exposure to ready-to-wear is a structural weakness for luxury players, argues Luca Solca.


Retail

The Independent Boutiques Outfitting America

In a world where many brick-and-mortar stores are struggling, the ability to curate a buy for the quirks of local taste has given some independent retailers rare power.

Retail

The Independent Boutiques Outfitting America

In a world where many brick-and-mortar stores are struggling, the ability to curate a buy for the quirks of local taste has given some independent retailers rare power.


Luxury

China Remains the World's Most Expensive Luxury Market

Average luxury goods prices in China are 20 percent higher than the global average, according to new research.

Luxury

China Remains the World's Most Expensive Luxury Market

Average luxury goods prices in China are 20 percent higher than the global average, according to new research.


Luxury

Luxury Gets a Boost From Tourism and Strong Results

More good news from market leaders and a healthy resumption of tourism bode well for the luxury sector.

Luxury

Luxury Gets a Boost From Tourism and Strong Results

More good news from market leaders and a healthy resumption of tourism bode well for the luxury sector.


Financial Markets

Canada Goose Ends Drought of Luxury Goods IPOs

Canada Goose is seeking to raise as much as C$320 million ($237 million) in its IPO, scheduled to price Wednesday after markets close.

Financial Markets

Canada Goose Ends Drought of Luxury Goods IPOs

Canada Goose is seeking to raise as much as C$320 million ($237 million) in its IPO, scheduled to price Wednesday after markets close.


Luxury

A Happy New Year for Luxury

Between China’s consumer recovery, Trump’s promise of lower taxes and higher oil prices boosting Middle Eastern and Russian economies, 2017 is looking a lot rosier for luxury goods.

Luxury

A Happy New Year for Luxury

Between China’s consumer recovery, Trump’s promise of lower taxes and higher oil prices boosting Middle Eastern and Russian economies, 2017 is looking a lot rosier for luxury goods.


Luxury

Luxury Adapts to a New Reality

The SLI continued its ascent this month on the back of broker upgrades as further good news comes from China and the sector adapts to its new reality.

Luxury

Luxury Adapts to a New Reality

The SLI continued its ascent this month on the back of broker upgrades as further good news comes from China and the sector adapts to its new reality.


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