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Dario Vitale’s Versace Exit: The Backstory

Vitale may not be the right fit for Prada’s Versace strategy but a healthy fashion system depends on creative renewal powered by young talent, writes Imran Amed.

Luxury

Dario Vitale’s Versace Exit: The Backstory

Vitale may not be the right fit for Prada’s Versace strategy but a healthy fashion system depends on creative renewal powered by young talent, writes Imran Amed.


Luxury

Why Prada Moved on From Dario Vitale (and What Comes Next for Versace)

The news that Versace’s designer is exiting the brand comes two days after Prada’s acquisition of the brand, confirming months of speculation. What will Versace do next?

Luxury

Why Prada Moved on From Dario Vitale (and What Comes Next for Versace)

The news that Versace’s designer is exiting the brand comes two days after Prada’s acquisition of the brand, confirming months of speculation. What will Versace do next?


Luxury

What Happens for Luxury If AI Goes Bust?

Investors are worried about the scale and concentration of US’ AI investment ahead of Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday night. A correction would have big consequences for high-end brands. Plus: Kering’s leaked strategy memo, Azzedine Alaïa’s Dior archive, highlights from BoF VOICES.

Luxury

What Happens for Luxury If AI Goes Bust?

Investors are worried about the scale and concentration of US’ AI investment ahead of Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday night. A correction would have big consequences for high-end brands. Plus: Kering’s leaked strategy memo, Azzedine Alaïa’s Dior archive, highlights from BoF VOICES.


Fashion Week

Versace’s New Designer Knows Good Sex

Dario Vitale resurfaced long-lost depth and eroticism at the iconic Italian brand, triumphing over expectations for a muted show in the lead-up to a planned takeover by Prada Group, writes Robert Williams.

Fashion Week

Versace’s New Designer Knows Good Sex

Dario Vitale resurfaced long-lost depth and eroticism at the iconic Italian brand, triumphing over expectations for a muted show in the lead-up to a planned takeover by Prada Group, writes Robert Williams.


Luxury

Opinion: How Red Carpet Teasers Damage Designer Debuts

When exposure-hungry fashion labels present garments out of context, to be devoured and judged with the speed and superficiality of social media, they destroy the very grammar of brand storytelling, writes Simone Cotellessa.

Luxury

Opinion: How Red Carpet Teasers Damage Designer Debuts

When exposure-hungry fashion labels present garments out of context, to be devoured and judged with the speed and superficiality of social media, they destroy the very grammar of brand storytelling, writes Simone Cotellessa.


Luxury

The Great Fashion Reset | Can Designer Revamps Save Fashion?

Brands are betting big on creative reboots across the luxury industry including Dior, Chanel, Gucci and more. But sticking the landing on an aesthetic refresh is easier said than done, and a new generation of creative directors face the same systemic challenges that stymied predecessors.

Luxury

The Great Fashion Reset | Can Designer Revamps Save Fashion?

Brands are betting big on creative reboots across the luxury industry including Dior, Chanel, Gucci and more. But sticking the landing on an aesthetic refresh is easier said than done, and a new generation of creative directors face the same systemic challenges that stymied predecessors.


Luxury

Demna Takes Gucci, Versace’s New Chapter Begins | The BoF Podcast

As Demna is set to become artistic director of Gucci, and Donatella Versace passes the baton to Dario Vitale after nearly three decades at the creative helm of Versace, the fashion industry is bracing for much-needed creative transformation. BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed and editor-at-large Tim Blanks unpack what this means for the wider industry.

Luxury

Demna Takes Gucci, Versace’s New Chapter Begins | The BoF Podcast

As Demna is set to become artistic director of Gucci, and Donatella Versace passes the baton to Dario Vitale after nearly three decades at the creative helm of Versace, the fashion industry is bracing for much-needed creative transformation. BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed and editor-at-large Tim Blanks unpack what this means for the wider industry.


Luxury

Dario Vitale to Succeed Donatella Versace as Chief Creative Officer of Versace

Donatella Versace will become chief brand ambassador after nearly three decades at the creative helm of the label founded by her late brother Gianni.

Luxury

Dario Vitale to Succeed Donatella Versace as Chief Creative Officer of Versace

Donatella Versace will become chief brand ambassador after nearly three decades at the creative helm of the label founded by her late brother Gianni.


Luxury

This Week: Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Miu Miu and Maybe Some News, Too

Some of the biggest and hottest luxury brands close out Paris Fashion Week, after which M&A and long-awaited designer appointments will again dominate the news cycle.

Luxury

This Week: Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Miu Miu and Maybe Some News, Too

Some of the biggest and hottest luxury brands close out Paris Fashion Week, after which M&A and long-awaited designer appointments will again dominate the news cycle.


Luxury

Risky Business: Should Prada Buy Versace?

Turning around the Italian icon will be a significant challenge for Prada Group and could distract top managers from scaling its core brands, but the gamble may be worth it if the price is right.

Luxury

Risky Business: Should Prada Buy Versace?

Turning around the Italian icon will be a significant challenge for Prada Group and could distract top managers from scaling its core brands, but the gamble may be worth it if the price is right.