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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
News & Analysis

Instagram Killed the Fashion Magazine. What Happens Now?

The photo- and video-sharing app has replaced print magazines as the primary way people discover fashion, becoming the foundation on which the industry has built everything from new labels to a $1.6 billion influencer economy. But change is coming.

News & Analysis

Instagram Killed the Fashion Magazine. What Happens Now?

The photo- and video-sharing app has replaced print magazines as the primary way people discover fashion, becoming the foundation on which the industry has built everything from new labels to a $1.6 billion influencer economy. But change is coming.


Luxury

Ferragamo Shares Jump as Widow's Death Sparks Takeover Talk

Wanda Ferragamo's death “opens up potentially interesting scenarios” for mergers and acquisitions, said a Jefferies analyst.

Luxury

Ferragamo Shares Jump as Widow's Death Sparks Takeover Talk

Wanda Ferragamo's death “opens up potentially interesting scenarios” for mergers and acquisitions, said a Jefferies analyst.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | In Defense of Hedi Slimane

The designer wasn’t particularly novel in the way he went about rebooting Celine, but to label him a misogynist is a dangerous game, argues Anabel Maldonado.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | In Defense of Hedi Slimane

The designer wasn’t particularly novel in the way he went about rebooting Celine, but to label him a misogynist is a dangerous game, argues Anabel Maldonado.


News & Analysis

Kering's Bigger, Bolder Plan for Alexander McQueen

This week, everyone will be talking about the Alexander McQueen show at Paris Fashion Week, Hypebeast's first festival, the Frieze London art fair and Drunk Elephant's UK launch.

News & Analysis

Kering's Bigger, Bolder Plan for Alexander McQueen

This week, everyone will be talking about the Alexander McQueen show at Paris Fashion Week, Hypebeast's first festival, the Frieze London art fair and Drunk Elephant's UK launch.


News & Analysis

When It Comes to Technology, Fashion Is Still a Laggard

The leading luxury groups are missing out on the kind of value creation happening at companies like Farfetch, which is building the fashion industry of the future.

News & Analysis

When It Comes to Technology, Fashion Is Still a Laggard

The leading luxury groups are missing out on the kind of value creation happening at companies like Farfetch, which is building the fashion industry of the future.


News & Analysis

Versace Takeover Will Bring Jobs to Italy

The deal showed how desirable Italian brands are to foreign investors.

News & Analysis

Versace Takeover Will Bring Jobs to Italy

The deal showed how desirable Italian brands are to foreign investors.


News & Analysis

Donatella: ‘Versace Is Going to Stay a Luxury Brand’

On the heels of the newly minted Capri Holdings' $2.1 billion acquisition of the Italian house, Donatella Versace, group head John D Idol and chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd talk future strategy.

News & Analysis

Donatella: ‘Versace Is Going to Stay a Luxury Brand’

On the heels of the newly minted Capri Holdings' $2.1 billion acquisition of the Italian house, Donatella Versace, group head John D Idol and chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd talk future strategy.


Luxury

Game On: Michael Kors Acquires Versace for $2.1 Billion

In the race to build America's first-ever luxury conglomerate, Michael Kors Holdings, now renamed Capri Holdings, has acquired the world-famous Italian fashion house. But does it have what it takes to turn Versace's price tag into profit?

Luxury

Game On: Michael Kors Acquires Versace for $2.1 Billion

In the race to build America's first-ever luxury conglomerate, Michael Kors Holdings, now renamed Capri Holdings, has acquired the world-famous Italian fashion house. But does it have what it takes to turn Versace's price tag into profit?


News & Analysis

Report: Michael Kors Close to Buying Versace

The deal is said to value Versace at about $2 billion.

News & Analysis

Report: Michael Kors Close to Buying Versace

The deal is said to value Versace at about $2 billion.


Fashion Week

The Suffering of Milan Fashion Week

With Gucci off to Paris for a season, there was space to fill, but only a few brave designers rose to the challenge.

Fashion Week

The Suffering of Milan Fashion Week

With Gucci off to Paris for a season, there was space to fill, but only a few brave designers rose to the challenge.


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