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.


LVMH's Q1 Results: What You Need to Know
How the luxury giant is preparing for a difficult year, and where it sees signs of growth.

LVMH's Q1 Results: What You Need to Know
How the luxury giant is preparing for a difficult year, and where it sees signs of growth.

François-Henri Pinault Announces Pay Cut
The chairman and CEO of Kering's fixed salary will be cut by 25 percent until the end of 2020.

François-Henri Pinault Announces Pay Cut
The chairman and CEO of Kering's fixed salary will be cut by 25 percent until the end of 2020.

2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury
BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.

2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury
BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.

As Climate Crisis Hits Tipping Point, Fashion Comes to Davos. Is It Enough?
Leaders from big fashion brands descended on the World Economic Forum for the first time with the climate crisis top of mind. But the elephant in the room was the fundamental tension between sustainability and growth.

As Climate Crisis Hits Tipping Point, Fashion Comes to Davos. Is It Enough?
Leaders from big fashion brands descended on the World Economic Forum for the first time with the climate crisis top of mind. But the elephant in the room was the fundamental tension between sustainability and growth.

The Year Ahead: Sustainability Takes Centre Stage
Next year, fashion players need to swap platitudes and promotional noise for meaningful action and regulatory compliance while facing up to consumer demand for transformational change.

The Year Ahead: Sustainability Takes Centre Stage
Next year, fashion players need to swap platitudes and promotional noise for meaningful action and regulatory compliance while facing up to consumer demand for transformational change.

Does a Moncler-Kering Deal Really Make Sense?
Murmurs that the luxury outerwear label might be scooped up by the French conglomerate underscore likely further consolidation in the fashion business. But would it be the right move for either party?

Does a Moncler-Kering Deal Really Make Sense?
Murmurs that the luxury outerwear label might be scooped up by the French conglomerate underscore likely further consolidation in the fashion business. But would it be the right move for either party?

BoF VOICES Day 1: Fashion Confronts a Challenging Future
The industry is grappling with an uncertain outlook amid projections for slowing growth and mounting socio-political unrest, but new technology and business models offer hope for innovative solutions.

BoF VOICES Day 1: Fashion Confronts a Challenging Future
The industry is grappling with an uncertain outlook amid projections for slowing growth and mounting socio-political unrest, but new technology and business models offer hope for innovative solutions.

Sustainability Finally Takes Centre Stage in Shanghai
Shan Future Forum is driving the sustainability agenda in Shanghai alongside initiatives from Stella McCartney, Kering and Prada. But will China’s big industry players follow suit and take meaningful action in luxury’s biggest market?

Sustainability Finally Takes Centre Stage in Shanghai
Shan Future Forum is driving the sustainability agenda in Shanghai alongside initiatives from Stella McCartney, Kering and Prada. But will China’s big industry players follow suit and take meaningful action in luxury’s biggest market?

What Gucci Learned From Dapper Dan and Its Blackface Crisis
One of the world’s biggest luxury brands is paying for its cultural insensitivity — and trying to change.

What Gucci Learned From Dapper Dan and Its Blackface Crisis
One of the world’s biggest luxury brands is paying for its cultural insensitivity — and trying to change.

Introducing the #BoF500 Class of 2019
In advance of tonight's annual BoF 500 gala at Paris Fashion Week, The Business of Fashion is proud to reveal the latest members of the #BoF500, a community of people shaping the global fashion industry that grows stronger over time.

Introducing the #BoF500 Class of 2019
In advance of tonight's annual BoF 500 gala at Paris Fashion Week, The Business of Fashion is proud to reveal the latest members of the #BoF500, a community of people shaping the global fashion industry that grows stronger over time.
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.




