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Renzo Rosso

President, OTB

He has assembled a powerful group of companies under OTB, including Diesel, Maison Margiela, Viktor&Rolf and Marni.

Renzo Rosso
China

Caroline Hu’s Winning Streak

A month after winning the inaugural BoF China Prize, Caroline Hu reveals how she plans to grow her emotionally charged couture label into a resilient business.

China

Caroline Hu’s Winning Streak

A month after winning the inaugural BoF China Prize, Caroline Hu reveals how she plans to grow her emotionally charged couture label into a resilient business.


News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli Gets Creditor Protection From Court

The troubled Italian fashion house has been granted up to 120 days to present a turnaround plan.

News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli Gets Creditor Protection From Court

The troubled Italian fashion house has been granted up to 120 days to present a turnaround plan.


News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?

This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.

News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?

This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.


News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli Closes US Stores, Will Liquidate North America Operations

Security guards ushered employees out of stores on Friday, and the Italian fashion house's US CEO has resigned alongside other senior-level executives. The brand is seeking an agreement with creditors to stay afloat as it searches for an investor.

News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli Closes US Stores, Will Liquidate North America Operations

Security guards ushered employees out of stores on Friday, and the Italian fashion house's US CEO has resigned alongside other senior-level executives. The brand is seeking an agreement with creditors to stay afloat as it searches for an investor.


News & Analysis

Struggling Roberto Cavalli to Seek Deal with Creditors

The label has been struggling for years to reboot sales and regain momentum and visibility in an industry increasingly dominated by big cash-rich conglomerates.

News & Analysis

Struggling Roberto Cavalli to Seek Deal with Creditors

The label has been struggling for years to reboot sales and regain momentum and visibility in an industry increasingly dominated by big cash-rich conglomerates.


China

Finalists Revealed for $100,000 BoF China Prize

Six designer finalists will compete next month during Shanghai Fashion Week, with the winner gaining a cash prize of $100,000, BoF community mentorship and a show at London Fashion Week in September.

China

Finalists Revealed for $100,000 BoF China Prize

Six designer finalists will compete next month during Shanghai Fashion Week, with the winner gaining a cash prize of $100,000, BoF community mentorship and a show at London Fashion Week in September.


Financial Markets

Report: Diesel Founder Interested in Roberto Cavalli

Renzo Rosso is interested in buying the luxury brand through his OTB holding company, according to Italian paper Il Sole 24 Ore.

Financial Markets

Report: Diesel Founder Interested in Roberto Cavalli

Renzo Rosso is interested in buying the luxury brand through his OTB holding company, according to Italian paper Il Sole 24 Ore.


News & Analysis

Polimoda Launches Double Masters, Designed to Train the 'New Fashion Professional'

Reflecting industry demands for a workforce with fluid skills across commerce and creativity, the Florentine fashion school is hybridising its educational offerings to enable students to innovate in the market.

News & Analysis

Polimoda Launches Double Masters, Designed to Train the 'New Fashion Professional'

Reflecting industry demands for a workforce with fluid skills across commerce and creativity, the Florentine fashion school is hybridising its educational offerings to enable students to innovate in the market.


Media

Men's Media Courts the Streetwear Crowd

Can publications keep up with a community that increasingly lives on forums and social media?

Media

Men's Media Courts the Streetwear Crowd

Can publications keep up with a community that increasingly lives on forums and social media?


Marketing

Diesel Campaign Takes Stand on Bullying

The brand has recruited some of the world’s most polarising celebrities, from Nicki Minaj to Gucci Mane, to front a new campaign bringing cyber-bullying issues to light.

Marketing

Diesel Campaign Takes Stand on Bullying

The brand has recruited some of the world’s most polarising celebrities, from Nicki Minaj to Gucci Mane, to front a new campaign bringing cyber-bullying issues to light.


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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.

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