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Jacopo Venturini

Former Chief Executive, Valentino

The star merchandiser who played a key role in Gucci’s turnaround also led Valentino’s business strategy.

Jacopo Venturini
News & Analysis

What Makes a Great Fashion CEO?

In times of turbulent change, leaders must balance quantitative and qualitative strategies with a sharp understanding of the consumer and a knack for nailing risks.

News & Analysis

What Makes a Great Fashion CEO?

In times of turbulent change, leaders must balance quantitative and qualitative strategies with a sharp understanding of the consumer and a knack for nailing risks.


News & Analysis

Gucci or Balenciaga: Which Was the Hottest Fashion Brand in 2017?

In the latest Lyst Index, BoF reveals the 10 hottest brands and 10 top-selling products of 2017 — as well as the secrets behind their success.

News & Analysis

Gucci or Balenciaga: Which Was the Hottest Fashion Brand in 2017?

In the latest Lyst Index, BoF reveals the 10 hottest brands and 10 top-selling products of 2017 — as well as the secrets behind their success.


News & Analysis

The New Fundamentals of Manufacturing

Agility has never been more critical to success in the fashion industry. BoF breaks down how brands big and small are streamlining their supply chains.

News & Analysis

The New Fundamentals of Manufacturing

Agility has never been more critical to success in the fashion industry. BoF breaks down how brands big and small are streamlining their supply chains.


News & Analysis

For Gucci, Why More is More

While some fashion editors may see it as repetitive, Alessandro Michele’s creative strategy is driving impressive revenue growth for Gucci.

News & Analysis

For Gucci, Why More is More

While some fashion editors may see it as repetitive, Alessandro Michele’s creative strategy is driving impressive revenue growth for Gucci.


News & Analysis

#BoF500 – The New Class: Executives

CEOs, presidents, chairmen and directors operate the firms that make fashion tick. Meet the 18 executives who are new to the #BoF500 this year.

News & Analysis

#BoF500 – The New Class: Executives

CEOs, presidents, chairmen and directors operate the firms that make fashion tick. Meet the 18 executives who are new to the #BoF500 this year.


Luxury

Reinventing Gucci

Marco Bizzarri, president and CEO of Gucci, speaks exclusively to Imran Amed about the reinvention of a superbrand.

Luxury

Reinventing Gucci

Marco Bizzarri, president and CEO of Gucci, speaks exclusively to Imran Amed about the reinvention of a superbrand.


News & Analysis

Gucci Said to Appoint Consumer Officer Amid Management Shakeup

Gucci appointed Micaela Le Divelec Lemmi to the new role of chief consumer officer as new Chief Executive Officer Marco Bizzarri continues to revamp the brand’s management.

News & Analysis

Gucci Said to Appoint Consumer Officer Amid Management Shakeup

Gucci appointed Micaela Le Divelec Lemmi to the new role of chief consumer officer as new Chief Executive Officer Marco Bizzarri continues to revamp the brand’s management.


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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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