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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

Brunello Cucinelli Insists on Balance at His Business

Brunello Cucinelli — whose cashmere sweaters can sell for $3,000 or more — is crafting a gentler life for his employees in the village of Solomeo.

News & Analysis

Brunello Cucinelli Insists on Balance at His Business

Brunello Cucinelli — whose cashmere sweaters can sell for $3,000 or more — is crafting a gentler life for his employees in the village of Solomeo.


Financial Markets

Zegna to Cut Capital Expenditure in 2016

Ermenegildo Zegna plans to reduce capital expenditure in 2016 after investing in stores globally even as customer traffic declined.

Financial Markets

Zegna to Cut Capital Expenditure in 2016

Ermenegildo Zegna plans to reduce capital expenditure in 2016 after investing in stores globally even as customer traffic declined.


News & Analysis

Zegna’s Punk Whisper in Japan

Ermenegildo Zegna’s ‘Made in Japan’ collection is as soft as a whisper, which, in an era of fashion screams, is probably the most punk of gestures, says Angelo Flaccavento.

News & Analysis

Zegna’s Punk Whisper in Japan

Ermenegildo Zegna’s ‘Made in Japan’ collection is as soft as a whisper, which, in an era of fashion screams, is probably the most punk of gestures, says Angelo Flaccavento.


News & Analysis

Second Annual #BoF500 Brings Global Industry Together

On Monday night, industry power players from over 20 countries celebrated the upcoming launch of the #BoF500 and ‘Polymaths & Multitaskers,’ our latest special print edition, out on September 22.

News & Analysis

Second Annual #BoF500 Brings Global Industry Together

On Monday night, industry power players from over 20 countries celebrated the upcoming launch of the #BoF500 and ‘Polymaths & Multitaskers,’ our latest special print edition, out on September 22.


Fashion Week

No Signs of Slowing in the Global Menswear Market

For over five years now, the growth of the men’s fashion market has outpaced that of womenswear. What are the key factors driving this growth and how are brands tapping the opportunity? BoF reports.

Fashion Week

No Signs of Slowing in the Global Menswear Market

For over five years now, the growth of the men’s fashion market has outpaced that of womenswear. What are the key factors driving this growth and how are brands tapping the opportunity? BoF reports.


Workplace & Talent

Ermenegildo Zegna: Fashion’s Family Giant

To coincide with the launch of BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent, we speak to Gildo Zegna, chief executive of Ermenegildo Zegna, on what drives the company's culture.

Workplace & Talent

Ermenegildo Zegna: Fashion’s Family Giant

To coincide with the launch of BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent, we speak to Gildo Zegna, chief executive of Ermenegildo Zegna, on what drives the company's culture.


News & Analysis

Alessandra Carra Headed to Agnona as Chief Executive

MILAN, Italy — Alessandra Carra will take up the role of chief executive at Italian womenswear brand Agnona in May, the company has announced. Carra

News & Analysis

Alessandra Carra Headed to Agnona as Chief Executive

MILAN, Italy — Alessandra Carra will take up the role of chief executive at Italian womenswear brand Agnona in May, the company has announced. Carra


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | How Stefano Pilati Plans to Modernise Zegna

In a global exclusive interview to coincide with the unveiling of a new advertising campaign for Ermenegildo Zegna, a part of the brand's repositioning strategy, Imran Amed sat down with head of design Stefano Pilati to discuss his plans for modernising the venerable Italian menswear label, while embracing its rich heritage in tailoring and fabric development.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | How Stefano Pilati Plans to Modernise Zegna

In a global exclusive interview to coincide with the unveiling of a new advertising campaign for Ermenegildo Zegna, a part of the brand's repositioning strategy, Imran Amed sat down with head of design Stefano Pilati to discuss his plans for modernising the venerable Italian menswear label, while embracing its rich heritage in tailoring and fabric development.


News & Analysis

CEO Talk | Gildo Zegna, Chief Executive Officer, Ermenegildo Zegna Group

In our latest CEO Talk, BoF’s Imran Amed sits down with Gildo Zegna on the day of Stefano Pilati's debut show for Zegna Couture to talk about how Ermenegildo Zegna, a family-run business started in 1910 in the small town of Trivero in the Biella Alps, has become a luxury menswear benchmark for global success.

News & Analysis

CEO Talk | Gildo Zegna, Chief Executive Officer, Ermenegildo Zegna Group

In our latest CEO Talk, BoF’s Imran Amed sits down with Gildo Zegna on the day of Stefano Pilati's debut show for Zegna Couture to talk about how Ermenegildo Zegna, a family-run business started in 1910 in the small town of Trivero in the Biella Alps, has become a luxury menswear benchmark for global success.


Fashion Week

Questioning the 'Senators' of Italian Fashion

BoF's editor-in-chief Imran Amed reports from the recent press conference held by the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana on the state of Italian fashion.

Fashion Week

Questioning the 'Senators' of Italian Fashion

BoF's editor-in-chief Imran Amed reports from the recent press conference held by the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana on the state of Italian fashion.


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