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.


Power Moves | Tapestry Appoints CFO, i-D Names Global Fashion Director
This week Tapestry adds two new members to its group of executives, while i-D hires its new global fashion editor.

Power Moves | Tapestry Appoints CFO, i-D Names Global Fashion Director
This week Tapestry adds two new members to its group of executives, while i-D hires its new global fashion editor.

Kering Taps Saint Laurent COO to Lead Bottega Veneta
Claus-Dietrich Lahrs is exiting the luxury brand after three years in the chief executive role and less than a year after the arrival of new creative director Daniel Lee.

Kering Taps Saint Laurent COO to Lead Bottega Veneta
Claus-Dietrich Lahrs is exiting the luxury brand after three years in the chief executive role and less than a year after the arrival of new creative director Daniel Lee.

Why Most Luxury Brands Still Hire Underage Models
While Kering moved to ban all models under 18, some of the biggest fashion companies haven’t followed suit.

Why Most Luxury Brands Still Hire Underage Models
While Kering moved to ban all models under 18, some of the biggest fashion companies haven’t followed suit.

What’s Stopping the Fashion Industry From Agreeing on Climate Action?
LVMH won't be participating in a new climate initiative spearheaded by rival Kering — the latest example of the challenge the industry faces in setting common goals to tackle major systemic issues.

What’s Stopping the Fashion Industry From Agreeing on Climate Action?
LVMH won't be participating in a new climate initiative spearheaded by rival Kering — the latest example of the challenge the industry faces in setting common goals to tackle major systemic issues.

LVMH Takes Majority Stake in Repossi
The French luxury group quietly added to its existing investment in the Italian fine jewellery brand last year, supporting international expansion.

LVMH Takes Majority Stake in Repossi
The French luxury group quietly added to its existing investment in the Italian fine jewellery brand last year, supporting international expansion.

Kering Pledges to Hire Only Over-18 Models
From 2020 onwards, the French group will only hire models aged over 18 to represent adults and wear adult clothing at fashion shows and photo sessions.

Kering Pledges to Hire Only Over-18 Models
From 2020 onwards, the French group will only hire models aged over 18 to represent adults and wear adult clothing at fashion shows and photo sessions.

Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands
To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.

Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands
To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.

The Future of Chanel
The world’s most popular luxury megabrand is not for sale, according to its secretive owners. But what if it was? BoF does the analysis.

The Future of Chanel
The world’s most popular luxury megabrand is not for sale, according to its secretive owners. But what if it was? BoF does the analysis.

Under Populist Attack, French Fashion Responds
As members of the French fashion elite assembled in Hyères, the conversation often turned to the growing push-and-pull between the luxury sector and its populist critics.

Under Populist Attack, French Fashion Responds
As members of the French fashion elite assembled in Hyères, the conversation often turned to the growing push-and-pull between the luxury sector and its populist critics.

The Unlikely Partnership That’s Driving Consumers Back to Big Retail
In an effort to drive foot traffic, Kohl’s is accepting Amazon returns in over 1,100 stores; Nordstrom will soon accept returns from Urbanoutfitters.com. These types of unlikely partnerships might be big retail’s smartest defence yet.

The Unlikely Partnership That’s Driving Consumers Back to Big Retail
In an effort to drive foot traffic, Kohl’s is accepting Amazon returns in over 1,100 stores; Nordstrom will soon accept returns from Urbanoutfitters.com. These types of unlikely partnerships might be big retail’s smartest defence yet.
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