Daniella Vitale
CEO North America, Salvatore Ferragamo
The first female leader of the venerable department store group Barneys New York is now tasked with Salvatore Ferragamo's performance in North America.


Rebooting Barneys New York
The troubled retailer could once again be reborn. But this time, it’s going to take a drastic overhaul to get the business back on track.

Rebooting Barneys New York
The troubled retailer could once again be reborn. But this time, it’s going to take a drastic overhaul to get the business back on track.

Barneys New York: What Happens Now?
After filing for bankruptcy protection, the luxury retailer aims to restructure its business and find a new owner. But where does that leave the brands it sells?

Barneys New York: What Happens Now?
After filing for bankruptcy protection, the luxury retailer aims to restructure its business and find a new owner. But where does that leave the brands it sells?

What Pushed Barneys to the Edge?
Once the first word on fashion, the Manhattan-based department store chain has long used the power of its cool factor to ride through its financial turmoil. But following a 72 percent spike in rent for its Madison Avenue flagship, cool may not be enough.

What Pushed Barneys to the Edge?
Once the first word on fashion, the Manhattan-based department store chain has long used the power of its cool factor to ride through its financial turmoil. But following a 72 percent spike in rent for its Madison Avenue flagship, cool may not be enough.

Why Fashion Brands Are Launching Podcasts
Despite their non-visual nature and limited reach, podcasts are becoming a popular communications tool for fashion companies.

Why Fashion Brands Are Launching Podcasts
Despite their non-visual nature and limited reach, podcasts are becoming a popular communications tool for fashion companies.

How American Department Stores Plan to Fight Back in 2019
From the battle for Manhattan to the battle for survival, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and others may look radically different by the end of the year.

How American Department Stores Plan to Fight Back in 2019
From the battle for Manhattan to the battle for survival, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and others may look radically different by the end of the year.

Barneys New York Goes International With Boon the Shop
The American department-store chain has signed a wholesale deal to sell its private-label collection internationally through the pioneering South Korean retailer.

Barneys New York Goes International With Boon the Shop
The American department-store chain has signed a wholesale deal to sell its private-label collection internationally through the pioneering South Korean retailer.

Barneys New York Unveils Holiday Windows Designed by the Haas Brothers
Chief executive Daniella Vitale outlines the new, politically charged direction of the specialty retailer’s world famous windows amid a challenged year for luxury sales in the US.

Barneys New York Unveils Holiday Windows Designed by the Haas Brothers
Chief executive Daniella Vitale outlines the new, politically charged direction of the specialty retailer’s world famous windows amid a challenged year for luxury sales in the US.

Mark Cross: The American Luxury Brand Revival That Almost Wasn’t
How chief executive Neal J. Fox took a 165-year-old leather goods brand and turned it into a 21st century street style favourite by not being afraid to pivot — or take a gamble.

Mark Cross: The American Luxury Brand Revival That Almost Wasn’t
How chief executive Neal J. Fox took a 165-year-old leather goods brand and turned it into a 21st century street style favourite by not being afraid to pivot — or take a gamble.

Daniella Vitale’s First Interview as Barneys CEO
The newly installed chief executive talks exclusively to BoF about the power of data, the lease on the store's Madison Avenue location and why you won’t see the retailer ramping up on off-price.

Daniella Vitale’s First Interview as Barneys CEO
The newly installed chief executive talks exclusively to BoF about the power of data, the lease on the store's Madison Avenue location and why you won’t see the retailer ramping up on off-price.

For Gucci, Why More is More
While some fashion editors may see it as repetitive, Alessandro Michele’s creative strategy is driving impressive revenue growth for Gucci.

For Gucci, Why More is More
While some fashion editors may see it as repetitive, Alessandro Michele’s creative strategy is driving impressive revenue growth for Gucci.
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