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Lorenzo Bertelli

Chief Marketing Officer & Head of CSR, Prada Group; Executive Director, Prada S.p.A.

Scion of the Prada dynasty, he moved from race car driver to head of marketing and communications, and is tasked with improving Prada Group’s digital strategy and sustainability cred.

Lorenzo Bertelli
Luxury

2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury

BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.

Luxury

2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury

BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.


Luxury

Raf Simons Is Joining Prada. What Does It Mean for the Italian Megabrand?

The designer will work in partnership with Miuccia Prada with equal responsibility for creative decision-making.

Luxury

Raf Simons Is Joining Prada. What Does It Mean for the Italian Megabrand?

The designer will work in partnership with Miuccia Prada with equal responsibility for creative decision-making.


Luxury

Brands Beware: The Digital Grey Market Is Growing

Online grey market vendors are offering hefty discounts on luxury products via websites that mimic official e-tailers. How can they be stopped?  

Luxury

Brands Beware: The Digital Grey Market Is Growing

Online grey market vendors are offering hefty discounts on luxury products via websites that mimic official e-tailers. How can they be stopped?  


Sustainability

Prada Sets Goal to Phase Out Virgin Nylon by 2021

The Italian luxury group is launching a range of its nylon bags using recycled material,  joining a spate of brands that have introduced similar initiatives.

Sustainability

Prada Sets Goal to Phase Out Virgin Nylon by 2021

The Italian luxury group is launching a range of its nylon bags using recycled material,  joining a spate of brands that have introduced similar initiatives.


Retail

Is There Hope for Wholesale?

In the age of access, the wholesale distribution model, which comes with inventory risk and high working-capital requirements, no longer makes a lot of sense.

Retail

Is There Hope for Wholesale?

In the age of access, the wholesale distribution model, which comes with inventory risk and high working-capital requirements, no longer makes a lot of sense.


News & Analysis

Prada Joins Fashion’s Anti-Fur Movement

After a targeted public protest and behind-the-scenes discussions with activist groups, the luxury group will stop using animal fur from Spring/Summer 2020 onwards.

News & Analysis

Prada Joins Fashion’s Anti-Fur Movement

After a targeted public protest and behind-the-scenes discussions with activist groups, the luxury group will stop using animal fur from Spring/Summer 2020 onwards.


Luxury

Relaunching Linea Rossa Is the Smartest Thing Prada Has Done in a While

Prada co-CEO Patrizio Bertelli speaks exclusively to BoF about the relaunch of the sportif line. The move is all but sure to resonate with fans, but a full recovery is far from guaranteed.

Luxury

Relaunching Linea Rossa Is the Smartest Thing Prada Has Done in a While

Prada co-CEO Patrizio Bertelli speaks exclusively to BoF about the relaunch of the sportif line. The move is all but sure to resonate with fans, but a full recovery is far from guaranteed.


Retail

The Trouble With Off-Price

HBC's shedding of Gilt Groupe is just another indication that the off-price market isn't fool-proof.

Retail

The Trouble With Off-Price

HBC's shedding of Gilt Groupe is just another indication that the off-price market isn't fool-proof.


Workplace & Talent

Prada's Next Generation Steps In as Son Joins Fashion House

Lorenzo Bertelli, the son of Prada's co-chief executive officers, has joined the company in a key role.

Workplace & Talent

Prada's Next Generation Steps In as Son Joins Fashion House

Lorenzo Bertelli, the son of Prada's co-chief executive officers, has joined the company in a key role.


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