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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

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.  

News & Analysis

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.  


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Sustainability

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.

Sustainability

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


News & 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.

News & 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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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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