Francesca Bellettini
Deputy CEO, Kering; President & Chief Executive, Saint Laurent
The established fashion executive spent years at the helm of several Kering brands before being tapped to lead Saint Laurent.


Can Y/Project Sustain the Hype?
In the run-up to his Paris Fashion Week show, designer Glenn Martens talks to BoF about the buzzy label’s recent successes and his plans for the future.

Can Y/Project Sustain the Hype?
In the run-up to his Paris Fashion Week show, designer Glenn Martens talks to BoF about the buzzy label’s recent successes and his plans for the future.

Pierre Bergé's Impact on the Fashion Business: The Industry Reflects
"With Pierre gone, the 20th century's world of fashion has ended."

Pierre Bergé's Impact on the Fashion Business: The Industry Reflects
"With Pierre gone, the 20th century's world of fashion has ended."

Will Amazon Eat Fashion?
This week, the e-commerce giant took another step towards realising its ambitions in fashion, launching a new ‘try before you buy’ service, Amazon Prime Wardrobe, and a reported distribution partnership with Nike.

Will Amazon Eat Fashion?
This week, the e-commerce giant took another step towards realising its ambitions in fashion, launching a new ‘try before you buy’ service, Amazon Prime Wardrobe, and a reported distribution partnership with Nike.

YSL Seeks to Almost Double Sales in Next Three Years
YSL plans to open 20 stores a year and ramp up in-house production as part of a bid to almost double sales in as little as three years.

YSL Seeks to Almost Double Sales in Next Three Years
YSL plans to open 20 stores a year and ramp up in-house production as part of a bid to almost double sales in as little as three years.

Anthony Vaccarello Puts Brand on Hold
Belgian-born designer Anthony Vaccarello has put his namesake brand on hold, while he focuses on his new role as creative director of Yves Saint Laurent.

Anthony Vaccarello Puts Brand on Hold
Belgian-born designer Anthony Vaccarello has put his namesake brand on hold, while he focuses on his new role as creative director of Yves Saint Laurent.

The Price of Transparency
The way luxury goods are priced in global markets is more transparent than ever, skewing where people shop, fuelling the grey market and dragging down sales, with no clear solution in sight.

The Price of Transparency
The way luxury goods are priced in global markets is more transparent than ever, skewing where people shop, fuelling the grey market and dragging down sales, with no clear solution in sight.

What You May Have Missed This Week
BoF brings you the top six fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

What You May Have Missed This Week
BoF brings you the top six fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

Francesca Bellettini on Saint Laurent in the Post-Hedi Slimane Era
In her first ever in-depth interview, Yves Saint Laurent chief executive Francesca Bellettini speaks exclusively to BoF’s Imran Amed on maintaining the brand’s momentum in the post-Hedi Slimane era.

Francesca Bellettini on Saint Laurent in the Post-Hedi Slimane Era
In her first ever in-depth interview, Yves Saint Laurent chief executive Francesca Bellettini speaks exclusively to BoF’s Imran Amed on maintaining the brand’s momentum in the post-Hedi Slimane era.

Anthony Vaccarello to Yves Saint Laurent
Anthony Vaccarello has been named creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, the fashion house and parent company Kering confirmed.

Anthony Vaccarello to Yves Saint Laurent
Anthony Vaccarello has been named creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, the fashion house and parent company Kering confirmed.

Kering Confirms Hedi Slimane Exit from YSL
Hedi Slimane is exiting Yves Saint Laurent. The news was confirmed today in a brief joint statement issued by Yves Saint Laurent and Kering, the luxury group which owns the storied French brand.

Kering Confirms Hedi Slimane Exit from YSL
Hedi Slimane is exiting Yves Saint Laurent. The news was confirmed today in a brief joint statement issued by Yves Saint Laurent and Kering, the luxury group which owns the storied French brand.
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