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Donatella Versace

Artistic Director & Vice President, Versace

With verve and signature flamboyance, she picked up the pieces after her brother’s death to push the brand forward.

Donatella Versace
Fashion Week

Milan’s Struggles

MILAN, Italy — The Milan Fashion Week that closed yesterday was a crazy ride. There is no getting around it. As an Italian myself, my words do not

Fashion Week

Milan’s Struggles

MILAN, Italy — The Milan Fashion Week that closed yesterday was a crazy ride. There is no getting around it. As an Italian myself, my words do not


Workplace & Talent

10 Young New York Creatives Shaping the Future of Fashion

From stylists, photographers and editors to casting directors, hair stylists and nail artists, BoF spoke to 10 of New York’s fastest-emerging fashion creatives, many of whom were born outside the city and are poised to continue their rise to the top of the industry with a blend of creativity, commerciality and plain old hard work.

Workplace & Talent

10 Young New York Creatives Shaping the Future of Fashion

From stylists, photographers and editors to casting directors, hair stylists and nail artists, BoF spoke to 10 of New York’s fastest-emerging fashion creatives, many of whom were born outside the city and are poised to continue their rise to the top of the industry with a blend of creativity, commerciality and plain old hard work.


News & Analysis

Swarovski Spins Ambitious Web Across the Fashion Jewellery Market

The family-owned cut crystal company has already transformed itself into one of the world's leading jewellery retailers, but their ambitions have grown to keep pace with the expanding market for fashion jewellery.

News & Analysis

Swarovski Spins Ambitious Web Across the Fashion Jewellery Market

The family-owned cut crystal company has already transformed itself into one of the world's leading jewellery retailers, but their ambitions have grown to keep pace with the expanding market for fashion jewellery.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Haute Couture, Travel Retail, Lingerie Start-ups

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers travel retail, haute couture week, and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Haute Couture, Travel Retail, Lingerie Start-ups

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers travel retail, haute couture week, and more.


News & Analysis

Why LVMH Fought to Buy a Milanese Café

Today, courtesy of our friends at System magazine, BoF brings you an interview with LVMH's Yves Carcelle on why the luxury goods conglomerate fought to purchase a family-owned Milanese coffee shop.

News & Analysis

Why LVMH Fought to Buy a Milanese Café

Today, courtesy of our friends at System magazine, BoF brings you an interview with LVMH's Yves Carcelle on why the luxury goods conglomerate fought to purchase a family-owned Milanese coffee shop.


News & Analysis

Alexander Wang to Collaborate with H&M

Alexander Wang announced a partnership with H&M via Instagram.

News & Analysis

Alexander Wang to Collaborate with H&M

Alexander Wang announced a partnership with H&M via Instagram.


News & Analysis

Versace to Sell 20 Percent to Blackstone Group to Fund Growth

MILAN, Italy — New York private-equity fund Blackstone Group is said to be taking a 20 percent stake in Gianni Versace SpA, after a drawn-out bidding

News & Analysis

Versace to Sell 20 Percent to Blackstone Group to Fund Growth

MILAN, Italy — New York private-equity fund Blackstone Group is said to be taking a 20 percent stake in Gianni Versace SpA, after a drawn-out bidding


News & Analysis

Versace Says Vetting Offers For Stake

MILAN, Italy — Versace is vetting offers from investors interested in buying a minority stake in the Italian fashion house to support its growth

News & Analysis

Versace Says Vetting Offers For Stake

MILAN, Italy — Versace is vetting offers from investors interested in buying a minority stake in the Italian fashion house to support its growth


News & Analysis

Versace Said in Talks to Raise 250 Million Euros Via Stake Sale

MILAN, Italy — Gianni Versace SpA is in talks to raise about 250 million euros ($333 million) through a stake sale to help finance the fashion

News & Analysis

Versace Said in Talks to Raise 250 Million Euros Via Stake Sale

MILAN, Italy — Gianni Versace SpA is in talks to raise about 250 million euros ($333 million) through a stake sale to help finance the fashion


News & Analysis

Versace to Sell Minority Stake Privately Ahead of IPO

MILAN, Italy — Gianni Versace SpA, the Italian luxury-goods maker weighing options to pay for growth, said it plans to sell a minority stake

News & Analysis

Versace to Sell Minority Stake Privately Ahead of IPO

MILAN, Italy — Gianni Versace SpA, the Italian luxury-goods maker weighing options to pay for growth, said it plans to sell a minority stake


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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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