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.


The Fashion World Remembers Virgil Abloh
The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, whose death was announced on Sunday.

The Fashion World Remembers Virgil Abloh
The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, whose death was announced on Sunday.

What Will ‘House of Gucci’ Mean for Gucci, the Brand?
The Lady Gaga star-vehicle is lending welcome buzz to the Gucci name. But the brand has its reasons for keeping the project at arm’s length.

What Will ‘House of Gucci’ Mean for Gucci, the Brand?
The Lady Gaga star-vehicle is lending welcome buzz to the Gucci name. But the brand has its reasons for keeping the project at arm’s length.

Re-Invention: How Fashion’s Megabrands Will Adapt to Post-Pandemic Customer Behaviour
A grand Paris store reopens. But when customers return, what will they expect?

Re-Invention: How Fashion’s Megabrands Will Adapt to Post-Pandemic Customer Behaviour
A grand Paris store reopens. But when customers return, what will they expect?

Kering CEO Says Fur Has ‘No Place in Luxury’
Kering brands like Gucci and Bottega Veneta banned fur years ago, but the French luxury group is extending the policy across all its labels.

Kering CEO Says Fur Has ‘No Place in Luxury’
Kering brands like Gucci and Bottega Veneta banned fur years ago, but the French luxury group is extending the policy across all its labels.

What the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont Mega-Deal Means for Luxury E-Commerce
Farfetch has raised $1.15 billion from three of the industry’s biggest players. Cartier- and YNAP-owner Richemont says the luxury sector needs a neutral, shared online platform. Will the deal lead to further consolidation in online luxury?

What the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont Mega-Deal Means for Luxury E-Commerce
Farfetch has raised $1.15 billion from three of the industry’s biggest players. Cartier- and YNAP-owner Richemont says the luxury sector needs a neutral, shared online platform. Will the deal lead to further consolidation in online luxury?

Can ‘New Bottega’ Balance Hype, Heritage and Rapid Growth?
Amid surging sales, Bottega Veneta needs to keep up the momentum without losing its discreet charm. CEO Bartolomeo Rongone talks exclusively to BoF about the reinvention of the Italian heritage brand and where it’s headed from here.

Can ‘New Bottega’ Balance Hype, Heritage and Rapid Growth?
Amid surging sales, Bottega Veneta needs to keep up the momentum without losing its discreet charm. CEO Bartolomeo Rongone talks exclusively to BoF about the reinvention of the Italian heritage brand and where it’s headed from here.

Will Self-Regulation Solve Fashion’s Sustainability Problem?
This week, an unlikely alliance of fashion giants including Chanel, Hermès, Inditex and H&M agreed to a new set of climate commitments, but the industry is unlikely to overcome its sustainability challenge through self-policing alone.

Will Self-Regulation Solve Fashion’s Sustainability Problem?
This week, an unlikely alliance of fashion giants including Chanel, Hermès, Inditex and H&M agreed to a new set of climate commitments, but the industry is unlikely to overcome its sustainability challenge through self-policing alone.

Kering and Bottega Veneta Join BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and available jobs on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Kering and Bottega Veneta Join BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and available jobs on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Winners Take All: How LVMH and Kering Will Extend Their Supremacy Post-Pandemic
The family-controlled French giants are well positioned to further dominate the luxury fashion sector. But neither can afford to ignore the threat of disruption.

Winners Take All: How LVMH and Kering Will Extend Their Supremacy Post-Pandemic
The family-controlled French giants are well positioned to further dominate the luxury fashion sector. But neither can afford to ignore the threat of disruption.

Why Luxury Came to the Rescue
To support the fight against Covid-19, European fashion companies have been doing everything from producing hand sanitiser to building new hospital wings. What’s driving these wartime-like efforts?

Why Luxury Came to the Rescue
To support the fight against Covid-19, European fashion companies have been doing everything from producing hand sanitiser to building new hospital wings. What’s driving these wartime-like efforts?
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