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Gian Giacomo Ferraris

Chief Executive Officer, Roberto Cavalli

Credited with returning Versace to profitability within two years, the fashion executive turned his experienced eye to Roberto Cavalli.

Gian Giacomo Ferraris
China

The China Edit | Wedding Industry Grows, Lackluster Hong Kong, Versace Hotel Macau, Belle Buys Baroque Japan

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | Wedding Industry Grows, Lackluster Hong Kong, Versace Hotel Macau, Belle Buys Baroque Japan

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


News & Analysis

Versace to Sell Minority Stake Privately Ahead of IPO

MILAN, Italy — Gianni Versace SpA, the Italian luxury-goods maker weighing options to pay for growth, said it plans to sell a minority stake

News & Analysis

Versace to Sell Minority Stake Privately Ahead of IPO

MILAN, Italy — Gianni Versace SpA, the Italian luxury-goods maker weighing options to pay for growth, said it plans to sell a minority stake


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Versace to Decide on Stake Sale by the End of 2013, CEO Says

MILAN, Italy — Gianni Versace SpA, an Italian maker of $950 flower-print jeans, expects to decide by "October or November," if it will sell a

News & Analysis

Versace to Decide on Stake Sale by the End of 2013, CEO Says

MILAN, Italy — Gianni Versace SpA, an Italian maker of $950 flower-print jeans, expects to decide by "October or November," if it will sell a



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Qatar Holding ‘Looking At’ Versace Investment

MILAN, Italy — Qatar Holding and an Italian state-owned investment fund have expressed interest in the luxury fashion house Versace, according to the

News & Analysis

Qatar Holding ‘Looking At’ Versace Investment

MILAN, Italy — Qatar Holding and an Italian state-owned investment fund have expressed interest in the luxury fashion house Versace, according to the


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Versace May Reach Sales Goal Early As It Weighs Growth Options

MILAN, Italy — Gianni Versace SpA, an Italian maker of $2,795 dresses, said it may reach a 500 million-euro ($640 million) revenue goal a year early

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Versace May Reach Sales Goal Early As It Weighs Growth Options

MILAN, Italy — Gianni Versace SpA, an Italian maker of $2,795 dresses, said it may reach a 500 million-euro ($640 million) revenue goal a year early


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