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Frida Giannini

Former Creative Director, Gucci

The accessories specialist kept Gucci growing with commercial hits. She exited the brand in January 2015.

Frida Giannini
Art

How LACMA’s Art + Film Gala Became ‘the Met Ball of the West’

In a city studded with red carpets, the annual benefit — deftly orchestrated by Eva Chow — stands at the growing intersection of art, fashion and entertainment.

Art

How LACMA’s Art + Film Gala Became ‘the Met Ball of the West’

In a city studded with red carpets, the annual benefit — deftly orchestrated by Eva Chow — stands at the growing intersection of art, fashion and entertainment.


Financial Markets

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts

From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.

Financial Markets

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts

From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Maria Grazia Chiuri Exits Valentino, Ousted Gucci CEO to Dolce & Gabbana

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Workplace & Talent

New Partners on BoF Careers: Ordre, Accademia Costume e Moda

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

New Partners on BoF Careers: Ordre, Accademia Costume e Moda

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


News & Analysis

Why Would Yves Saint Laurent Erase the Hedi Slimane Era?

Designer tenures seem shorter and shorter, but Yves Saint Laurent's decision to wipe its Instagram account of Hedi Slimane's time at the house is curious on several levels.

News & Analysis

Why Would Yves Saint Laurent Erase the Hedi Slimane Era?

Designer tenures seem shorter and shorter, but Yves Saint Laurent's decision to wipe its Instagram account of Hedi Slimane's time at the house is curious on several levels.


Luxury

Beyond the ‘It’ Bag

As the market for handbags becomes more crowded and competitive, some luxury brands are taking a more balanced, diversified approach to product categories.

Luxury

Beyond the ‘It’ Bag

As the market for handbags becomes more crowded and competitive, some luxury brands are taking a more balanced, diversified approach to product categories.


Workplace & Talent

Ex-Gucci CEO Patrizio Di Marco Said to Join Dolce & Gabbana Board

Former Gucci boss Patrizio di Marco is joining the board of Italian fashion rival Dolce & Gabbana, according to people familiar with the situation.

Workplace & Talent

Ex-Gucci CEO Patrizio Di Marco Said to Join Dolce & Gabbana Board

Former Gucci boss Patrizio di Marco is joining the board of Italian fashion rival Dolce & Gabbana, according to people familiar with the situation.


Marketing

Christopher Simmonds: 'I Think People Get the Message on Gucci Now'

The art director behind Gucci’s latest campaigns tells BoF about working with Alessandro Michele and why designers are not the only ones suffering under the current fashion system.

Marketing

Christopher Simmonds: 'I Think People Get the Message on Gucci Now'

The art director behind Gucci’s latest campaigns tells BoF about working with Alessandro Michele and why designers are not the only ones suffering under the current fashion system.


News & Analysis

The Risks of Changing Creative Directors

Changing the guard at the creative helm of a major fashion house is capital-intensive but can reap great rewards. What’s at stake when fashion houses cycle through designers?

News & Analysis

The Risks of Changing Creative Directors

Changing the guard at the creative helm of a major fashion house is capital-intensive but can reap great rewards. What’s at stake when fashion houses cycle through designers?


News & Analysis

Top 10 Newsmakers of 2015

BoF unveils the biggest stories of the year.

News & Analysis

Top 10 Newsmakers of 2015

BoF unveils the biggest stories of the year.


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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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