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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
News & Analysis

Chinese Tourists Told to Shut Their Wallets

Chinese tourist spending fell off a cliff for the second consecutive month in April, contributing to the sector’s continued downward rating.

News & Analysis

Chinese Tourists Told to Shut Their Wallets

Chinese tourist spending fell off a cliff for the second consecutive month in April, contributing to the sector’s continued downward rating.


Sustainability

Sustainability Is Out, Responsible Innovation Is In

At the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, economic growth and social and environmental responsibility were not seen as opposing ideas, reports Imran Amed.

Sustainability

Sustainability Is Out, Responsible Innovation Is In

At the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, economic growth and social and environmental responsibility were not seen as opposing ideas, reports Imran Amed.


News & Analysis

Cloudy Horizon for Luxury Sector

The Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) and the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”) moved in opposite directions this month, with the SLI losing 2 percent and the MSCI gaining the same.

News & Analysis

Cloudy Horizon for Luxury Sector

The Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) and the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”) moved in opposite directions this month, with the SLI losing 2 percent and the MSCI gaining the same.


Global Markets

Bounce Back Amid Industry Shake-Up

Both the Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) and the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”) bounced back in February, buoyed by firmer oil prices and strong US jobs data.

Global Markets

Bounce Back Amid Industry Shake-Up

Both the Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) and the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”) bounced back in February, buoyed by firmer oil prices and strong US jobs data.


Luxury

Viva Milano! Viva Fashion! Viva Italy!

In Milan, a remarkable show of unity from Italy's fashion industry signals an important step forwards, but as Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pointed out, the local industry must be open to change and innovation.

Luxury

Viva Milano! Viva Fashion! Viva Italy!

In Milan, a remarkable show of unity from Italy's fashion industry signals an important step forwards, but as Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pointed out, the local industry must be open to change and innovation.


Sustainability

Social Goods | Cucinelli's Long-Term Luxury, Runway Diversity, North Korean Factories

Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

Sustainability

Social Goods | Cucinelli's Long-Term Luxury, Runway Diversity, North Korean Factories

Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.


Retail

Why Orlebar Brown Turned to Franchising

Orlebar Brown has used franchising to expand its global footprint, gaining a first-to-market advantage in important geographies without expending capital on directly operated retail locations.

Retail

Why Orlebar Brown Turned to Franchising

Orlebar Brown has used franchising to expand its global footprint, gaining a first-to-market advantage in important geographies without expending capital on directly operated retail locations.


Retail

What’s Next for the American Department Store?

Changing consumer sentiment and over distribution of product has hit the department store model hard in the challenging US market. Can executives win back the magic through a series of ambitious new year initiatives?

Retail

What’s Next for the American Department Store?

Changing consumer sentiment and over distribution of product has hit the department store model hard in the challenging US market. Can executives win back the magic through a series of ambitious new year initiatives?


News & Analysis

Josh Peskowitz: From Fashion Director to Shopkeeper

Bloomingdales’ outgoing fashion director has spent 20 years watching modern menswear boom. Now, he plans to use his experience across editorial and retail to launch a concept store in the fashion hotspot of LA.

News & Analysis

Josh Peskowitz: From Fashion Director to Shopkeeper

Bloomingdales’ outgoing fashion director has spent 20 years watching modern menswear boom. Now, he plans to use his experience across editorial and retail to launch a concept store in the fashion hotspot of LA.


Technology

Does Digital Finally Have a Seat at the Table?

Fashion and luxury goods companies are hiring chief digital officers in a bid to integrate digital thinking into core business strategy.

Technology

Does Digital Finally Have a Seat at the Table?

Fashion and luxury goods companies are hiring chief digital officers in a bid to integrate digital thinking into core business strategy.


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