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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

Kering Sells Shoemaker Sergio Rossi to End Years of Struggle

Kering SA agreed to sell shoemaker Sergio Rossi to an Italian buyout firm after struggling to turn around the business.

News & Analysis

Kering Sells Shoemaker Sergio Rossi to End Years of Struggle

Kering SA agreed to sell shoemaker Sergio Rossi to an Italian buyout firm after struggling to turn around the business.


Retail

Michele Momentum Means No Markdowns at Gucci

As Alessandro Michele is named International Fashion Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards, Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri reveals why the designer’s first two collections will not be marked down.

Retail

Michele Momentum Means No Markdowns at Gucci

As Alessandro Michele is named International Fashion Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards, Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri reveals why the designer’s first two collections will not be marked down.


Luxury

Kering Said to Be Open to Selling Puma After Revival Falls Short

Kering SA is open to selling its majority stake in Puma SE after struggling for eight years to turn around the German sporting-goods maker.

Luxury

Kering Said to Be Open to Selling Puma After Revival Falls Short

Kering SA is open to selling its majority stake in Puma SE after struggling for eight years to turn around the German sporting-goods maker.


Financial Markets

Kering Q3 Sales Growth Beats Estimates

Kering SA reported third-quarter revenue growth that beat analysts’ estimates as demand for Puma footwear and Saint Laurent dresses offset declining sales of Gucci handbags.

Financial Markets

Kering Q3 Sales Growth Beats Estimates

Kering SA reported third-quarter revenue growth that beat analysts’ estimates as demand for Puma footwear and Saint Laurent dresses offset declining sales of Gucci handbags.


Financial Markets

Why Isn’t There an Italian LVMH?

As LVMH, Richemont and Kering enter a period of consolidation, there is no Italian conglomerate to take them on in the fight for ownership of Italy’s brands. Why?

Financial Markets

Why Isn’t There an Italian LVMH?

As LVMH, Richemont and Kering enter a period of consolidation, there is no Italian conglomerate to take them on in the fight for ownership of Italy’s brands. Why?


News & Analysis

Demna Gvasalia of Vetements Named Balenciaga Artistic Director

Demna Gvasalia, the 34-year-old wunderkind designer behind Vetements, has been appointed artistic director of Balenciaga.

News & Analysis

Demna Gvasalia of Vetements Named Balenciaga Artistic Director

Demna Gvasalia, the 34-year-old wunderkind designer behind Vetements, has been appointed artistic director of Balenciaga.


Luxury

Reinventing Gucci

Marco Bizzarri, president and CEO of Gucci, speaks exclusively to Imran Amed about the reinvention of a superbrand.

Luxury

Reinventing Gucci

Marco Bizzarri, president and CEO of Gucci, speaks exclusively to Imran Amed about the reinvention of a superbrand.


News & Analysis

Introducing The BoF 500

Today we unveil the third annual #BoF500, featuring the most influential people shaping the global fashion industry in 2015.

News & Analysis

Introducing The BoF 500

Today we unveil the third annual #BoF500, featuring the most influential people shaping the global fashion industry in 2015.


News & Analysis

The Women in Christopher Kane’s Inner Circle

Colin McDowell talks to Christopher Kane about going global and the women who helped him get there.

News & Analysis

The Women in Christopher Kane’s Inner Circle

Colin McDowell talks to Christopher Kane about going global and the women who helped him get there.


News & Analysis

Balenciaga Break-Up: "It Was Mutual"

Wang’s departure is a rare example of a drama-free, mutual break-up between a designer and a fashion house, says Imran Amed.

News & Analysis

Balenciaga Break-Up: "It Was Mutual"

Wang’s departure is a rare example of a drama-free, mutual break-up between a designer and a fashion house, says Imran Amed.


What is The BoF 500?

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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