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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
Luxury

Fashion Prepares for Brexit Disaster

Thursday's debate left Britain in Brexit gridlock. While no deal may yet be averted, fashion giants from Kering to Burberry have started planning for worst-case scenarios.

Luxury

Fashion Prepares for Brexit Disaster

Thursday's debate left Britain in Brexit gridlock. While no deal may yet be averted, fashion giants from Kering to Burberry have started planning for worst-case scenarios.


Workplace & Talent

Next-Generation Careers in Branding

As the positioning of luxury and consumer brands continue to evolve in the market, careers in branding are being reimagined to meet the new challenges and opportunities of the digital age.

Workplace & Talent

Next-Generation Careers in Branding

As the positioning of luxury and consumer brands continue to evolve in the market, careers in branding are being reimagined to meet the new challenges and opportunities of the digital age.


Luxury

Betting on Richemont’s Future

Over the past year, the Swiss luxury conglomerate has done a series of headline-making deals to better position itself in the market. But while investors dream of a mega-merger with the likes of Kering, family matters might get in the way.

Luxury

Betting on Richemont’s Future

Over the past year, the Swiss luxury conglomerate has done a series of headline-making deals to better position itself in the market. But while investors dream of a mega-merger with the likes of Kering, family matters might get in the way.


News & Analysis

How Much Does Brand DNA Matter?

Heritage is a key element of the luxury playbook. But in a world where newness matters more than ever, blockbuster labels like Gucci are taking a more flexible approach to brand DNA.

News & Analysis

How Much Does Brand DNA Matter?

Heritage is a key element of the luxury playbook. But in a world where newness matters more than ever, blockbuster labels like Gucci are taking a more flexible approach to brand DNA.


Workplace & Talent

Learn the Basics to Getting a Job in Europe

Europe offers some of the most innovative, cultural and prestigious careers in the fashion industry, and job opportunities are growing. Take the first step to a career in London, Paris, Berlin and more iconic cities by reading BoF's guide to getting a job in Europe.

Workplace & Talent

Learn the Basics to Getting a Job in Europe

Europe offers some of the most innovative, cultural and prestigious careers in the fashion industry, and job opportunities are growing. Take the first step to a career in London, Paris, Berlin and more iconic cities by reading BoF's guide to getting a job in Europe.


Creative Class

The Godly Garden of Alessandro Michele’s Gucci

An extra-dimensional spirituality that you can feel but not see animates the designer’s quest at the Italian megabrand.

Creative Class

The Godly Garden of Alessandro Michele’s Gucci

An extra-dimensional spirituality that you can feel but not see animates the designer’s quest at the Italian megabrand.


Luxury

How François-Henri Pinault Unites Profits and Purpose

The chairman of Kering talks to BoF's Imran Amed about the blockbuster successes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, streamlining his portfolio and his belief in ‘generous capitalism.’

Luxury

How François-Henri Pinault Unites Profits and Purpose

The chairman of Kering talks to BoF's Imran Amed about the blockbuster successes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, streamlining his portfolio and his belief in ‘generous capitalism.’


News & Analysis

Fashion Embraces Optimism at the #BoF500 Gala

Carine Roitfeld, Tommy Hilfiger, Alexi Lubomirski, Bella and Gigi Hadid and other leaders from around the world celebrated the #BoF500 during New York Fashion Week.

News & Analysis

Fashion Embraces Optimism at the #BoF500 Gala

Carine Roitfeld, Tommy Hilfiger, Alexi Lubomirski, Bella and Gigi Hadid and other leaders from around the world celebrated the #BoF500 during New York Fashion Week.


Retail

Rihanna Takes on Aerie and Victoria's Secret

This week, everyone will be talking about Rihanna's Savage X Fenty show at New York Fashion Week, the new #BoF500, Zara's global e-commerce strategy and J.Crew's new look. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Retail

Rihanna Takes on Aerie and Victoria's Secret

This week, everyone will be talking about Rihanna's Savage X Fenty show at New York Fashion Week, the new #BoF500, Zara's global e-commerce strategy and J.Crew's new look. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

François-Henri Pinault, Virgil Abloh, Kalpona Akter and Yara Shahidi Cover the #BoF500 Print Edition

For the sixth annual BoF 500, celebrating the people shaping the global fashion industry, we focused our lens on change agents: the pioneers, disruptors, innovators and activists who are addressing fashion's most critical issues head on.

News & Analysis

François-Henri Pinault, Virgil Abloh, Kalpona Akter and Yara Shahidi Cover the #BoF500 Print Edition

For the sixth annual BoF 500, celebrating the people shaping the global fashion industry, we focused our lens on change agents: the pioneers, disruptors, innovators and activists who are addressing fashion's most critical issues head on.


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.

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