Cédric Charbit
Chief Executive, Balenciaga; Incoming Chief Executive, Saint Laurent
The executive has been charged with propelling Balenciaga forward to billion-euro status.
Can Balenciaga Become a Megabrand?
How long can designer Demna Gvasalia keep the meme-able hits coming? As Balenciaga crosses the billion-euro sales mark, Chief Executive Cédric Charbit speaks exclusively to BoF about the past, present and future of the Kering-owned house.
Can Balenciaga Become a Megabrand?
How long can designer Demna Gvasalia keep the meme-able hits coming? As Balenciaga crosses the billion-euro sales mark, Chief Executive Cédric Charbit speaks exclusively to BoF about the past, present and future of the Kering-owned house.
At the #BoF500 Gala in Paris, Inclusivity Takes Centre Stage
Naomi Campbell, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Karen Elson and other industry leaders from around the world celebrated the #BoF500 and inclusivity during Paris Fashion Week.
At the #BoF500 Gala in Paris, Inclusivity Takes Centre Stage
Naomi Campbell, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Karen Elson and other industry leaders from around the world celebrated the #BoF500 and inclusivity during Paris Fashion Week.
Power Moves | Tapestry Appoints CFO, i-D Names Global Fashion Director
This week Tapestry adds two new members to its group of executives, while i-D hires its new global fashion editor.
Power Moves | Tapestry Appoints CFO, i-D Names Global Fashion Director
This week Tapestry adds two new members to its group of executives, while i-D hires its new global fashion editor.
The Year Ahead: What Getting Woke Means for Brands
Younger consumers are seriously concerned with social and environmental causes, which many regard as being the defining issues of our time. What are the implication for business?
The Year Ahead: What Getting Woke Means for Brands
Younger consumers are seriously concerned with social and environmental causes, which many regard as being the defining issues of our time. What are the implication for business?
Balenciaga CEO on Brand Activism
Cédric Charbit believes that brands need to integrate social commitments into their strategies and focus on attracting community members, even if they are not paying customers.
Balenciaga CEO on Brand Activism
Cédric Charbit believes that brands need to integrate social commitments into their strategies and focus on attracting community members, even if they are not paying customers.
The Thorny Business of Brand Activism
Brands that take a position on divisive issues see the risk of backlash as short-term pain for long-term gain. But being on the right side of history can backfire when brand activism comes across as superficial or self-righteous.
The Thorny Business of Brand Activism
Brands that take a position on divisive issues see the risk of backlash as short-term pain for long-term gain. But being on the right side of history can backfire when brand activism comes across as superficial or self-righteous.
Balenciaga is Kering's Fastest Growing Brand
Men and young millennial shoppers are main drivers of a sales explosion at Balenciaga.
Balenciaga is Kering's Fastest Growing Brand
Men and young millennial shoppers are main drivers of a sales explosion at Balenciaga.
Chart of the Week | Blockbuster Gucci Continues to Boost Kering
The blockbuster success of Gucci, which surpassed €6 billion in sales for the first time in 2017, continues to drive Kering's record-breaking growth. Can the conglomerate maintain its momentum?
Chart of the Week | Blockbuster Gucci Continues to Boost Kering
The blockbuster success of Gucci, which surpassed €6 billion in sales for the first time in 2017, continues to drive Kering's record-breaking growth. Can the conglomerate maintain its momentum?
Gucci or Balenciaga: Which Was the Hottest Fashion Brand in 2017?
In the latest Lyst Index, BoF reveals the 10 hottest brands and 10 top-selling products of 2017 — as well as the secrets behind their success.
Gucci or Balenciaga: Which Was the Hottest Fashion Brand in 2017?
In the latest Lyst Index, BoF reveals the 10 hottest brands and 10 top-selling products of 2017 — as well as the secrets behind their success.
J.Crew’s ‘Fast Fashion’ Pivot
The era of the ‘merchant prince’ is giving way to a new reality where technology-driven supply chains are as important as design. Can J.Crew adapt?
J.Crew’s ‘Fast Fashion’ Pivot
The era of the ‘merchant prince’ is giving way to a new reality where technology-driven supply chains are as important as design. Can J.Crew adapt?
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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.
