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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
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Pitti Uomo Holds Strong

Despite a two-day overlap with London's fast-rising menswear showcase, Florentine trade show Pitti Uomo remains one of the premier stops on the international menswear calendar.

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Pitti Uomo Holds Strong

Despite a two-day overlap with London's fast-rising menswear showcase, Florentine trade show Pitti Uomo remains one of the premier stops on the international menswear calendar.



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Diesel Founder Taken Aback by Race for Young Designers

PARIS, France — Renzo Rosso, the founder of Diesel, says competition for hot designers is now as intense as for football stars, as shown by the speed

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Diesel Founder Taken Aback by Race for Young Designers

PARIS, France — Renzo Rosso, the founder of Diesel, says competition for hot designers is now as intense as for football stars, as shown by the speed


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New Stores Boost First-Half Earnings at Cavalli

MILAN, Italy — Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli reported a 20 percent rise in first-half core earnings, boosted by new outlets and rising

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New Stores Boost First-Half Earnings at Cavalli

MILAN, Italy — Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli reported a 20 percent rise in first-half core earnings, boosted by new outlets and rising


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Italian Luxury Brands Offer a Helping Hand

Against Italy’s gloomy economic backdrop, several Italian luxury brands are dedicating resources to restore monuments, preserve the country’s cultural heritage and offer social support.

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Italian Luxury Brands Offer a Helping Hand

Against Italy’s gloomy economic backdrop, several Italian luxury brands are dedicating resources to restore monuments, preserve the country’s cultural heritage and offer social support.


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In Miami’s Design District, A Mix of Culture and Commerce Is Set to Grow

With the support of L Real Estate, developer Craig Robins’ vision for Miami’s off-kilter luxury enclave is coming to life.

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In Miami’s Design District, A Mix of Culture and Commerce Is Set to Grow

With the support of L Real Estate, developer Craig Robins’ vision for Miami’s off-kilter luxury enclave is coming to life.


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Week in Review | Poor Payors, H&M's High-End Marketing Tactics, Behind PPR's Rebrand, Renzo Rosso

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.


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CEO Talk | Renzo Rosso, Chairman, Only The Brave

Today, Nicola Formichetti was revealed as the first-ever Artistic Director of Diesel. A few weeks earlier, BoF’s Imran Amed conducted his latest CEO Talk with the man who started it all, Italian fashion entrepreneur Renzo Rosso.

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CEO Talk | Renzo Rosso, Chairman, Only The Brave

Today, Nicola Formichetti was revealed as the first-ever Artistic Director of Diesel. A few weeks earlier, BoF’s Imran Amed conducted his latest CEO Talk with the man who started it all, Italian fashion entrepreneur Renzo Rosso.


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Power Moves | Formichetti Leaves Mugler, Said to Join Diesel

PARIS, France — The French fashion house Mugler says Lady Gaga's stylist Nicola Formichetti is leaving the company where he's been creative director

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Power Moves | Formichetti Leaves Mugler, Said to Join Diesel

PARIS, France — The French fashion house Mugler says Lady Gaga's stylist Nicola Formichetti is leaving the company where he's been creative director


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Small Labels Lure Big Bucks in Fashion's Latest Trend

PARIS, France — Christophe Lemaire has spent the past three years designing dresses for Hermès. Now he wants to develop his own brand and ride a wave

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Small Labels Lure Big Bucks in Fashion's Latest Trend

PARIS, France — Christophe Lemaire has spent the past three years designing dresses for Hermès. Now he wants to develop his own brand and ride a wave


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