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Joann Cheng

Former Chairman, Lanvin Group

Fosun’s acquisition of Lanvin and its growing fashion ambitions have put the group’s former chairman in the spotlight.

Joann Cheng
News & Analysis

BoF VOICES Day 2: The Shape of Things to Come

New and rapidly evolving markets offer exciting opportunities for the fashion industry, but the sector also faces an internal reckoning as it struggles to measure up to growing demands for a more inclusive future.

News & Analysis

BoF VOICES Day 2: The Shape of Things to Come

New and rapidly evolving markets offer exciting opportunities for the fashion industry, but the sector also faces an internal reckoning as it struggles to measure up to growing demands for a more inclusive future.


News & Analysis

Announcing the Latest Speakers for VOICES 2019

Juergen Teller, Carole Cadwalladr and Alok V Menon are the latest names to join an exciting and inspirational group of speakers at BoF's Annual Gathering for Big Thinkers to be held in Oxfordshire, UK later this month.

News & Analysis

Announcing the Latest Speakers for VOICES 2019

Juergen Teller, Carole Cadwalladr and Alok V Menon are the latest names to join an exciting and inspirational group of speakers at BoF's Annual Gathering for Big Thinkers to be held in Oxfordshire, UK later this month.


Financial Markets

Chinese Investors Woo European Brands. It’s Complicated.

Chinese backers have snapped up distressed European fashion labels hoping to tap the country’s millions of heritage-hungry millennials. But things haven’t always gone to plan.

Financial Markets

Chinese Investors Woo European Brands. It’s Complicated.

Chinese backers have snapped up distressed European fashion labels hoping to tap the country’s millions of heritage-hungry millennials. But things haven’t always gone to plan.


Luxury

Lanvin Appoints New Creative Director

Bruno Sialelli has been appointed as creative director of the French luxury fashion house.

Luxury

Lanvin Appoints New Creative Director

Bruno Sialelli has been appointed as creative director of the French luxury fashion house.


Luxury

Lanvin Readies for Creative Reboot

In another shake-up by Lanvin’s owner Fosun International, Lucas Ossendrijver is departing after 14 years designing menswear, while market reports suggest Loewe’s Bruno Sialelli is in the frame to take over.

Luxury

Lanvin Readies for Creative Reboot

In another shake-up by Lanvin’s owner Fosun International, Lucas Ossendrijver is departing after 14 years designing menswear, while market reports suggest Loewe’s Bruno Sialelli is in the frame to take over.


Luxury

Inside Lanvin’s Comeback Plans

Newly appointed chief executive Jean-Philippe Hecquet has big ambitions for the ailing French luxury house, but success will hinge on installing the right designer.

Luxury

Inside Lanvin’s Comeback Plans

Newly appointed chief executive Jean-Philippe Hecquet has big ambitions for the ailing French luxury house, but success will hinge on installing the right designer.


News & Analysis

What the Facebook Crisis Means for Fashion Advertisers

The social network’s Cambridge Analytica data misuse debacle could spell a tipping point for Facebook with big implications for fashion brands.

News & Analysis

What the Facebook Crisis Means for Fashion Advertisers

The social network’s Cambridge Analytica data misuse debacle could spell a tipping point for Facebook with big implications for fashion brands.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Condé Nast France Names CEO, Vera Wang's New President

This week, Condé Nast France has tapped Yves Bougon as its new chief executive, while Peggy Eskenasi has been named Vera Wang Group president.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Condé Nast France Names CEO, Vera Wang's New President

This week, Condé Nast France has tapped Yves Bougon as its new chief executive, while Peggy Eskenasi has been named Vera Wang Group president.


News & Analysis

Another Leadership Shake-Up at Lanvin

The changes follow the acquisition of a majority stake in the troubled fashion house by Chinese conglomerate Fosun Group last month.

News & Analysis

Another Leadership Shake-Up at Lanvin

The changes follow the acquisition of a majority stake in the troubled fashion house by Chinese conglomerate Fosun Group last month.


Luxury

Can Fosun Make Lanvin a Billion-Dollar Brand?

The storied fashion house is widely seen as having high potential, but its Chinese acquirer has no previous experience in the luxury sector.

Luxury

Can Fosun Make Lanvin a Billion-Dollar Brand?

The storied fashion house is widely seen as having high potential, but its Chinese acquirer has no previous experience in the luxury sector.


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