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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.

Patrizio Bertelli
Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Technology

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.

Technology

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.


Financial Markets

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?

Financial Markets

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?


Financial Markets

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.

Financial Markets

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.


News & Analysis

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

News & Analysis

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


Retail

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

Retail

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


News & Analysis

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

News & Analysis

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


Retail

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

Retail

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


News & Analysis

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

News & Analysis

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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