Marco Gobbetti
Chief Executive, Ferragamo
The Italian executive has a strong track record in leading luxury companies, most notably at Céline where together with Phoebe Philo he generated double digit growth.
Asia’s Recovery Roadmap for Luxury
As demand in western markets lags behind, Asian shoppers hold more power than ever over luxury brands' bottom lines. From China to Japan and Singapore to South Korea, here’s where demand is roaring — and where it’s reeling.
Asia’s Recovery Roadmap for Luxury
As demand in western markets lags behind, Asian shoppers hold more power than ever over luxury brands' bottom lines. From China to Japan and Singapore to South Korea, here’s where demand is roaring — and where it’s reeling.
Fashion Magazines Hit as Luxury Ad Spend Dwindles
Global fashion houses are slashing their marketing budgets by 30 to 80 percent to weather the economic fallout of the pandemic.
Fashion Magazines Hit as Luxury Ad Spend Dwindles
Global fashion houses are slashing their marketing budgets by 30 to 80 percent to weather the economic fallout of the pandemic.
Luxury Brands Burn Unsold Goods. What Should They Do Instead?
The luxury industry’s habit of destroying end-of-season leftovers is under threat, thanks to a consumer backlash and increasing government regulations. BoF uncovers the best solutions.
Luxury Brands Burn Unsold Goods. What Should They Do Instead?
The luxury industry’s habit of destroying end-of-season leftovers is under threat, thanks to a consumer backlash and increasing government regulations. BoF uncovers the best solutions.
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?
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?
Burberry Faces Hong Kong Slump
The British luxury brand saw sales in Hong Kong halve amid anti-government protests, while sales in Europe and mainland China increased.
Burberry Faces Hong Kong Slump
The British luxury brand saw sales in Hong Kong halve amid anti-government protests, while sales in Europe and mainland China increased.
Burberry’s China Conundrum
Burberry is writing down the value of its Hong Kong stores as clashes between police and pro-democracy protestors devastate the city's retail sector. Chief Executive Mario Gobbetti told BoF he sees little chance of a rebound in the near future.
Burberry’s China Conundrum
Burberry is writing down the value of its Hong Kong stores as clashes between police and pro-democracy protestors devastate the city's retail sector. Chief Executive Mario Gobbetti told BoF he sees little chance of a rebound in the near future.
Burberry Joins BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Burberry Joins BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars
Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.
CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars
Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.
The Verdict on Riccardo Tisci’s Burberry
Same-store sales climbed 4 percent in the first quarter after the designer’s product finally hit stores, sending shares up almost 15 percent in early trading.
The Verdict on Riccardo Tisci’s Burberry
Same-store sales climbed 4 percent in the first quarter after the designer’s product finally hit stores, sending shares up almost 15 percent in early trading.
Burberry Says Would Pay a High Price for No-Deal Brexit
The British luxury brand said it would cost tens of millions of pounds in tariffs and severely disrupt its supply chain.
Burberry Says Would Pay a High Price for No-Deal Brexit
The British luxury brand said it would cost tens of millions of pounds in tariffs and severely disrupt its supply chain.
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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.
