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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
Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Wang Exits Balenciaga, New CEOs at Kering and Pucci

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Wang Exits Balenciaga, New CEOs at Kering and Pucci

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Workplace & Talent

Balenciaga and Alexander Wang Confirm Joint Decision to End Contract

Balenciaga and Alexander Wang have announced their joint decision not to renew their contract beyond its initial term.

Workplace & Talent

Balenciaga and Alexander Wang Confirm Joint Decision to End Contract

Balenciaga and Alexander Wang have announced their joint decision not to renew their contract beyond its initial term.


Financial Markets

Kering Earnings Beat Estimates as Gucci Label Returns to Growth

Kering SA reported first-half earnings that beat analysts’ estimates as sales at the Gucci luxury label grew for the first time in almost two years.

Financial Markets

Kering Earnings Beat Estimates as Gucci Label Returns to Growth

Kering SA reported first-half earnings that beat analysts’ estimates as sales at the Gucci luxury label grew for the first time in almost two years.


Financial Markets

Kering Reports Gucci Q1 Sales Slump Amid Asia Slowdown

Kering SA reported a worse-than-expected slump in sales at the Gucci luxury-goods brand amid a slowdown in Asia, a setback to efforts to revive its biggest brand.

Financial Markets

Kering Reports Gucci Q1 Sales Slump Amid Asia Slowdown

Kering SA reported a worse-than-expected slump in sales at the Gucci luxury-goods brand amid a slowdown in Asia, a setback to efforts to revive its biggest brand.


Sustainability

Stella McCartney: Change Agent

By putting her own deeply held values at the heart of her business, Stella McCartney has sparked awareness and action across the fashion industry. Now, McCartney is plotting her next steps.

Sustainability

Stella McCartney: Change Agent

By putting her own deeply held values at the heart of her business, Stella McCartney has sparked awareness and action across the fashion industry. Now, McCartney is plotting her next steps.


Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Autumn/Winter 2015

BoF brings you our Top 10 Shows of the Season.

Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Autumn/Winter 2015

BoF brings you our Top 10 Shows of the Season.


Fashion Week

Will Genderless Fashion Change Retail?

The runways are awash with gender-neutral statements. What does this mean for retail?

Fashion Week

Will Genderless Fashion Change Retail?

The runways are awash with gender-neutral statements. What does this mean for retail?


News & Analysis

LVMH vs Kering: Which Player is Best Positioned for Growth?

Which of the two french giants that dominate luxury fashion is best positioned for growth? Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, does the analysis.

News & Analysis

LVMH vs Kering: Which Player is Best Positioned for Growth?

Which of the two french giants that dominate luxury fashion is best positioned for growth? Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, does the analysis.


Financial Markets

Navigating a Storm of Currency Volatility

How can fashion companies navigate the crashing waves of currency fluctuations?

Financial Markets

Navigating a Storm of Currency Volatility

How can fashion companies navigate the crashing waves of currency fluctuations?


News & Analysis

Kering Sales Beat Estimates

Kering SA reported fourth-quarter revenue that beat estimates as buoyant demand for Saint Laurent clothing helped compensate for declining sales of Gucci handbags and slowing growth at Bottega Veneta.

News & Analysis

Kering Sales Beat Estimates

Kering SA reported fourth-quarter revenue that beat estimates as buoyant demand for Saint Laurent clothing helped compensate for declining sales of Gucci handbags and slowing growth at Bottega Veneta.


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