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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.

Daniella Vitale
Fashion Week

The Unbundling of Fashion Week

Traditional fashion weeks are unlikely to disappear, but their reason for being seems very much in flux.

Fashion Week

The Unbundling of Fashion Week

Traditional fashion weeks are unlikely to disappear, but their reason for being seems very much in flux.


Retail

Daniella Vitale Named CEO of Barneys New York

In a long-expected succession plan, chief executive Mark Lee has been named executive chairman, reporting to Richard Perry. 

Retail

Daniella Vitale Named CEO of Barneys New York

In a long-expected succession plan, chief executive Mark Lee has been named executive chairman, reporting to Richard Perry. 


News & Analysis

The Store of the Future

Physical retailers must stage experiences, embrace omnichannel and harness data to meet the needs and desires of today’s constantly connected, time-poor luxury consumers.

News & Analysis

The Store of the Future

Physical retailers must stage experiences, embrace omnichannel and harness data to meet the needs and desires of today’s constantly connected, time-poor luxury consumers.


Retail

Inside the Business of Barneys New York

Days before Barneys New York’s much-anticipated return to downtown Manhattan, chief executive Mark Lee and chief operating officer Daniella Vitale talk to BoF about the company’s journey from the brink of bankruptcy to record sales — and what's next.

Retail

Inside the Business of Barneys New York

Days before Barneys New York’s much-anticipated return to downtown Manhattan, chief executive Mark Lee and chief operating officer Daniella Vitale talk to BoF about the company’s journey from the brink of bankruptcy to record sales — and what's next.


News & Analysis

The Secret of Saint Laurent's Success

In the three years since Hedi Slimane took the reins at Saint Laurent, the brand has more than doubled its sales revenue. What’s the secret?

News & Analysis

The Secret of Saint Laurent's Success

In the three years since Hedi Slimane took the reins at Saint Laurent, the brand has more than doubled its sales revenue. What’s the secret?


Technology

Behind Intel's New Fashion Collaborations

With the worlds of fashion and technology set to become increasingly intertwined, Intel has announced a series of collaborations with Opening Ceremony, Barneys New York and the CFDA, aimed at fostering the development of stylish wearables.

Technology

Behind Intel's New Fashion Collaborations

With the worlds of fashion and technology set to become increasingly intertwined, Intel has announced a series of collaborations with Opening Ceremony, Barneys New York and the CFDA, aimed at fostering the development of stylish wearables.


News & Analysis

Barneys CEO Lee Takes Anti-Penney Approach to Turnaround

NEW YORK, United States — At a time when department stores are chopping themselves into mini-malls — J.C. Penney Co. being the most prominent example

News & Analysis

Barneys CEO Lee Takes Anti-Penney Approach to Turnaround

NEW YORK, United States — At a time when department stores are chopping themselves into mini-malls — J.C. Penney Co. being the most prominent example


News & Analysis

At Opposite Ends of the Fashion Spectrum, Demi-Couture and Luxury Sportswear Strike a Chord

LONDON, United Kingdom — Luxury casualwear and demi-couture don't appear to have much in common. You can't get much further from a hand-embellished

News & Analysis

At Opposite Ends of the Fashion Spectrum, Demi-Couture and Luxury Sportswear Strike a Chord

LONDON, United Kingdom — Luxury casualwear and demi-couture don't appear to have much in common. You can't get much further from a hand-embellished


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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.

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