Patrizio Bertelli
Chairman of the Board of Directors & Executive Director, Prada S.p.A.
After meeting his future wife Miuccia Prada at a Milanese trade show, he joined the brand and led its expansion into foreign markets and a successful IPO.


Italian Industry Debates Luxury Equation in Crisis
At a summit hosted by the Camera Nazionale della Moda, in partnership with BoF, the Italian fashion industry grappled with generational, systemic and consumer shifts.

Italian Industry Debates Luxury Equation in Crisis
At a summit hosted by the Camera Nazionale della Moda, in partnership with BoF, the Italian fashion industry grappled with generational, systemic and consumer shifts.

Can Burberry and Prada Face Their Problems?
Shares in Prada and Burberry have lost significant value in the past few months. Both brands need to face up to their problems, says Luca Solca.

Can Burberry and Prada Face Their Problems?
Shares in Prada and Burberry have lost significant value in the past few months. Both brands need to face up to their problems, says Luca Solca.

Does Digital Finally Have a Seat at the Table?
Fashion and luxury goods companies are hiring chief digital officers in a bid to integrate digital thinking into core business strategy.

Does Digital Finally Have a Seat at the Table?
Fashion and luxury goods companies are hiring chief digital officers in a bid to integrate digital thinking into core business strategy.

Prada Should Be Prada
Prada is one of the best known and most loved fashion brands in the world. But its sales, profitability and share price have all taken a dive. Luca Solca asks, what can be done?

Prada Should Be Prada
Prada is one of the best known and most loved fashion brands in the world. But its sales, profitability and share price have all taken a dive. Luca Solca asks, what can be done?

Prada First-Half Sales Miss Estimates as China’s Slump Persists
Prada SpA reported first-half revenue that missed analysts’ estimates as demand for its handbags and wallets in Hong Kong and Macau continued to wane.

Prada First-Half Sales Miss Estimates as China’s Slump Persists
Prada SpA reported first-half revenue that missed analysts’ estimates as demand for its handbags and wallets in Hong Kong and Macau continued to wane.

Italian Court Clears Dolce and Gabbana of Tax Evasion
ROME, Italy — Italy's top court cleared fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana on Friday over charges of hiding hundreds of millions of

Italian Court Clears Dolce and Gabbana of Tax Evasion
ROME, Italy — Italy's top court cleared fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana on Friday over charges of hiding hundreds of millions of

Behind Comme des Garçons is Zen-Loving Contrarian
PARIS, France — On a gray spring morning in Paris, behind the facade of an 18th century building on the Place Vendome, a flying insect has somehow

Behind Comme des Garçons is Zen-Loving Contrarian
PARIS, France — On a gray spring morning in Paris, behind the facade of an 18th century building on the Place Vendome, a flying insect has somehow

Prada's CEOs Under Investigation Over Tax Filings
MILAN, Italy — Prada S.p.A. said its chief executive officers are being investigated by the Italian Judicial Authority over the accuracy of past tax

Prada's CEOs Under Investigation Over Tax Filings
MILAN, Italy — Prada S.p.A. said its chief executive officers are being investigated by the Italian Judicial Authority over the accuracy of past tax

Prada First-Half Sales Growth Slowest in 3 Years on Weak Asia, Europe Demand
HONG KONG — Prada SpA, the Milan-based luxury handbag maker, posted the slowest half-yearly sales growth in three years as demand weakens in some

Prada First-Half Sales Growth Slowest in 3 Years on Weak Asia, Europe Demand
HONG KONG — Prada SpA, the Milan-based luxury handbag maker, posted the slowest half-yearly sales growth in three years as demand weakens in some

Prada Full-Year Profit Trails Estimates
MILAN, Italy — Prada SpA, the Italian maker of $2,950 leather handbags, said profit stagnated last year as the strength of the euro and softening

Prada Full-Year Profit Trails Estimates
MILAN, Italy — Prada SpA, the Italian maker of $2,950 leather handbags, said profit stagnated last year as the strength of the euro and softening
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