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François-Henri Pinault

Chairman, Kering

After taking the reins at his father’s luxury and lifestyle group, he consolidated the company’s core focus and expanded internationally, spearheading consecutive quarters of double-digit growth.

François-Henri Pinault
News & Analysis

Christopher Kane's Next Milestone: E-Commerce

Christopher Kane talks exclusively to Tim Blanks as he hits the next milestone in the development of his brand: e-commerce.

News & Analysis

Christopher Kane's Next Milestone: E-Commerce

Christopher Kane talks exclusively to Tim Blanks as he hits the next milestone in the development of his brand: e-commerce.


Luxury

Pomellato, Beyond Milano

Kering aims to turn the Milanese purveyor of colourful high-end baubles into one of the 10 biggest jewellery brands in the world. Will it work?

Luxury

Pomellato, Beyond Milano

Kering aims to turn the Milanese purveyor of colourful high-end baubles into one of the 10 biggest jewellery brands in the world. Will it work?



Financial Markets

Kering Misses Estimates, YSL Still Star Performer

Kering SA reported first-quarter revenue that trailed analysts’ estimates as slowing tourism flows weighed on demand in Europe.

Financial Markets

Kering Misses Estimates, YSL Still Star Performer

Kering SA reported first-quarter revenue that trailed analysts’ estimates as slowing tourism flows weighed on demand in Europe.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Kering, Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Kering, Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


News & Analysis

Kering Sells Another Sports Brand, Boosts Speculation of Puma Exit

Kering continued to dismantle its sports and lifestyle unit with another disposal, boosting speculation the owner of Gucci may exit Puma, the ailing German shoemaker it bought in 2007.

News & Analysis

Kering Sells Another Sports Brand, Boosts Speculation of Puma Exit

Kering continued to dismantle its sports and lifestyle unit with another disposal, boosting speculation the owner of Gucci may exit Puma, the ailing German shoemaker it bought in 2007.


News & Analysis

Fashion Calendar Shake-Up 'Negates the Dream' of Luxury, Says Pinault

Gucci customers will have to keep waiting for their catwalk fashions as the Italian brand resists following Burberry in making them available fresh off the runway.

News & Analysis

Fashion Calendar Shake-Up 'Negates the Dream' of Luxury, Says Pinault

Gucci customers will have to keep waiting for their catwalk fashions as the Italian brand resists following Burberry in making them available fresh off the runway.


Luxury

Kering Results Signal a Bright Year Ahead

As Gucci finally begins to recover, Saint Laurent shines and Puma gains momentum, Kering’s latest results signal good prospects for the year ahead.

Luxury

Kering Results Signal a Bright Year Ahead

As Gucci finally begins to recover, Saint Laurent shines and Puma gains momentum, Kering’s latest results signal good prospects for the year ahead.


Luxury

Kering’s Sales Beat Estimates as Gucci Returns to Growth

French luxury-goods maker Kering SA reported fourth-quarter revenue growth that beat analyst estimates as the Gucci brand showed the first signs of a turnaround under Chief Executive Officer Marco Bizzarri and creative director Alessandro Michele.

Luxury

Kering’s Sales Beat Estimates as Gucci Returns to Growth

French luxury-goods maker Kering SA reported fourth-quarter revenue growth that beat analyst estimates as the Gucci brand showed the first signs of a turnaround under Chief Executive Officer Marco Bizzarri and creative director Alessandro Michele.


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