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Claus-Dietrich Lahrs

Former Chief Executive, Bottega Veneta

After eight years at Hugo Boss, the experienced executive turned his focus to Kering's second largest luxury brand.

Claus-Dietrich Lahrs
Luxury

Gauging China’s Rebound

Promising third-quarter results reflect renewed market momentum in China after years of slowing growth, yet the rebound is no panacea for the luxury sector.

Luxury

Gauging China’s Rebound

Promising third-quarter results reflect renewed market momentum in China after years of slowing growth, yet the rebound is no panacea for the luxury sector.


Luxury

Hugo Boss CEO Wants to Abandon Luxury Segment

German fashion house Hugo Boss is planning to abandon the luxury market and go back to its roots of selling premium men's clothing.

Luxury

Hugo Boss CEO Wants to Abandon Luxury Segment

German fashion house Hugo Boss is planning to abandon the luxury market and go back to its roots of selling premium men's clothing.


News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed

BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed

BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Bottega Veneta Names CEO, Vetements' New Collection Director

This week, Bottega Veneta appointed Claus-Dietrich Lahrs as chief executive officer, and Nina Nitsche joins Vetements.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Bottega Veneta Names CEO, Vetements' New Collection Director

This week, Bottega Veneta appointed Claus-Dietrich Lahrs as chief executive officer, and Nina Nitsche joins Vetements.


Marketing

Claus Dietrich Lars Named Bottega Veneta CEO; Carlo Beretta Promoted to Kering Role

Claus-Dietrich Lahrs, former chief executive officer of Hugo Boss, has joined Kering-owned Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta. In his new role, Lahrs succeeds Carlo Alberto Beretta, who has been promoted to chief client and marketing officer at Kering.

Marketing

Claus Dietrich Lars Named Bottega Veneta CEO; Carlo Beretta Promoted to Kering Role

Claus-Dietrich Lahrs, former chief executive officer of Hugo Boss, has joined Kering-owned Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta. In his new role, Lahrs succeeds Carlo Alberto Beretta, who has been promoted to chief client and marketing officer at Kering.


Luxury

Report: Ex-Hugo Boss CEO to Lead Bottega Veneta

According to Reuters, Kering is to announce this week the appointment of former Hugo Boss chief executive Claus-Dietrich Lahrs as the new head of Bottega Veneta.

Luxury

Report: Ex-Hugo Boss CEO to Lead Bottega Veneta

According to Reuters, Kering is to announce this week the appointment of former Hugo Boss chief executive Claus-Dietrich Lahrs as the new head of Bottega Veneta.


News & Analysis

Hugo Boss US Chief to Be Replaced as Clothier Seeks Revival

Hugo Boss said the head of its ailing US business, Gerrit Ruetzel, will be replaced at the end of the month after less than two years in the job.

News & Analysis

Hugo Boss US Chief to Be Replaced as Clothier Seeks Revival

Hugo Boss said the head of its ailing US business, Gerrit Ruetzel, will be replaced at the end of the month after less than two years in the job.


News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Lowers Profit Outlook as Sales Slow

Hugo Boss lowered its profit forecast for 2016 as it reported a fall in second-quarter sales, highlighting the challenge facing new chief executive officer Mark Langer.

News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Lowers Profit Outlook as Sales Slow

Hugo Boss lowered its profit forecast for 2016 as it reported a fall in second-quarter sales, highlighting the challenge facing new chief executive officer Mark Langer.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Jonathan Saunders to DVF, Hugo Boss Names CEO, Teen Vogue Editor Out

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Financial Markets

Hugo Boss to Cut Rent Costs After Weak First Quarter

German fashion house Hugo Boss will seek to cut costs by renegotiating store rents after it reported lower-than-expected sales and profits for the first quarter.

Financial Markets

Hugo Boss to Cut Rent Costs After Weak First Quarter

German fashion house Hugo Boss will seek to cut costs by renegotiating store rents after it reported lower-than-expected sales and profits for the first quarter.


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