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Gildo Zegna

Chairman & Chief Executive, Ermenegildo Zegna Group

He expanded and drove sales past one billion euros at the world’s largest luxury menswear brand, founded by his grandfather.

Gildo Zegna
News & Analysis

Why Thom Browne Is Worth $500 Million to Zegna

Ermenegildo Zegna Group paid a hefty sum to acquire 85 percent of the American fashion label, but the price tag comes with new opportunities and synergies for the Italian company.

News & Analysis

Why Thom Browne Is Worth $500 Million to Zegna

Ermenegildo Zegna Group paid a hefty sum to acquire 85 percent of the American fashion label, but the price tag comes with new opportunities and synergies for the Italian company.


News & Analysis

Why Zegna Bought Thom Browne

The Italian company Ermenegildo Zegna Group has acquired 85 percent of the business at a $500 million valuation. Browne is the sole other shareholder.

News & Analysis

Why Zegna Bought Thom Browne

The Italian company Ermenegildo Zegna Group has acquired 85 percent of the business at a $500 million valuation. Browne is the sole other shareholder.


News & Analysis

Tom Ford: What's Next

With his brand on track to hit nearly $2 billion in retail sales in 2017, the designer is on a quest for global dominance. Next up? New York Fashion Week.

News & Analysis

Tom Ford: What's Next

With his brand on track to hit nearly $2 billion in retail sales in 2017, the designer is on a quest for global dominance. Next up? New York Fashion Week.


Fashion Week

Stepping Out of Classicism at Ermenegildo Zegna

The overwhelming impression was a generously proportioned, collar-free casualness: effortlessness that was absolutely effortful.

Fashion Week

Stepping Out of Classicism at Ermenegildo Zegna

The overwhelming impression was a generously proportioned, collar-free casualness: effortlessness that was absolutely effortful.


Fashion Week

Zegna Refreshed

Alessandro Sartori's first collection at the helm of Ermenegildo Zegna felt modern and utterly desirable in a challenging new world.

Fashion Week

Zegna Refreshed

Alessandro Sartori's first collection at the helm of Ermenegildo Zegna felt modern and utterly desirable in a challenging new world.


News & Analysis

Why Zegna is Getting Into the Sheep Farm Business

Since Zegna began as a textile business in 1910, all of its fabrics have been made with Australian wool.

News & Analysis

Why Zegna is Getting Into the Sheep Farm Business

Since Zegna began as a textile business in 1910, all of its fabrics have been made with Australian wool.


Workplace & Talent

The Workplace of the Future

The fashion workplace of the future is going to be less centralised, more mobile and more diverse in style and structure.

Workplace & Talent

The Workplace of the Future

The fashion workplace of the future is going to be less centralised, more mobile and more diverse in style and structure.


News & Analysis

Alessandro Sartori’s Plan for Zegna

Alessandro Sartori talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about his return to Ermenegildo Zegna.

News & Analysis

Alessandro Sartori’s Plan for Zegna

Alessandro Sartori talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about his return to Ermenegildo Zegna.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Zegna to Tap Alessandro Sartori

BoF can exclusively reveal that Alessandro Sartori will be appointed artistic director of Ermenegildo Zegna, overseeing the creative direction of all Zegna brands.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Zegna to Tap Alessandro Sartori

BoF can exclusively reveal that Alessandro Sartori will be appointed artistic director of Ermenegildo Zegna, overseeing the creative direction of all Zegna brands.


News & Analysis

Stefano Pilati to Exit Zegna

Stefano Pilati will step down as head of design for Ermenegildo Zegna Couture, the company confirmed.

News & Analysis

Stefano Pilati to Exit Zegna

Stefano Pilati will step down as head of design for Ermenegildo Zegna Couture, the company confirmed.


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