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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

Brunello Cucinelli Insists on Balance at His Business

Brunello Cucinelli — whose cashmere sweaters can sell for $3,000 or more — is crafting a gentler life for his employees in the village of Solomeo.

News & Analysis

Brunello Cucinelli Insists on Balance at His Business

Brunello Cucinelli — whose cashmere sweaters can sell for $3,000 or more — is crafting a gentler life for his employees in the village of Solomeo.


Fashion Week

Is Milan Fashion Week Back?

Once seen as creatively stagnant, Italy’s main fashion week is showing signs of newfound momentum. BoF spoke to a series of global fashion insiders to get their verdict on Milan Fashion Week.

Fashion Week

Is Milan Fashion Week Back?

Once seen as creatively stagnant, Italy’s main fashion week is showing signs of newfound momentum. BoF spoke to a series of global fashion insiders to get their verdict on Milan Fashion Week.


News & Analysis

Chinese Medicine

The Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) recorded in August its worst monthly drop since the global banking crisis in 2008, plunging 12.3 percent and erasing all gains since the beginning of the year.

News & Analysis

Chinese Medicine

The Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) recorded in August its worst monthly drop since the global banking crisis in 2008, plunging 12.3 percent and erasing all gains since the beginning of the year.


Financial Markets

Italy Luxury Stocks Targeted by Short Sellers on Asia Pessimism

Traders who bet on declining stock prices are targeting Italian luxury-goods companies, a sign that some investors expect disappointing earnings next month.

Financial Markets

Italy Luxury Stocks Targeted by Short Sellers on Asia Pessimism

Traders who bet on declining stock prices are targeting Italian luxury-goods companies, a sign that some investors expect disappointing earnings next month.


News & Analysis

Despite Challenges, Trade Shows Remain Solid Business

In a digital age, success depends on execution and innovation.

News & Analysis

Despite Challenges, Trade Shows Remain Solid Business

In a digital age, success depends on execution and innovation.


News & Analysis

The ‘Made In’ Dilemma: To Label, or Not to Label

Consumers care about the origin of their products, but luxury brands are all over the place when it comes to 'Made in' disclosures, says Luca Solca of Exane BNP Paribas.

News & Analysis

The ‘Made In’ Dilemma: To Label, or Not to Label

Consumers care about the origin of their products, but luxury brands are all over the place when it comes to 'Made in' disclosures, says Luca Solca of Exane BNP Paribas.


Financial Markets

A Bumpy Ride

The Savigny Luxury Index (“SLI”) ended the month of May up shy of one percent after a bumpy ride, whilst the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”) climbed two percent.

Financial Markets

A Bumpy Ride

The Savigny Luxury Index (“SLI”) ended the month of May up shy of one percent after a bumpy ride, whilst the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”) climbed two percent.


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Theory, Adam Lippes, King & Partners

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Theory, Adam Lippes, King & Partners

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Financial Markets

All Systems Go

The Savigny Luxury Index (“SLI”) continues its rise, progressing by two and half percent in March.

Financial Markets

All Systems Go

The Savigny Luxury Index (“SLI”) continues its rise, progressing by two and half percent in March.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Adam Lippes, Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, Guy Bourdin

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Adam Lippes, Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, Guy Bourdin and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Adam Lippes, Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, Guy Bourdin

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Adam Lippes, Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, Guy Bourdin and more.


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