Valentino Garavani
1932 - 2026
The maestro of elegant eveningwear was a favourite of political ladies and celebrities alike, for decades.
Valentino’s Haute Humanism
Pierpaolo Piccioli's insistence on diversity and inclusivity has brought couture down to earth at the same time as he has sent it soaring to heaven.
Valentino’s Haute Humanism
Pierpaolo Piccioli's insistence on diversity and inclusivity has brought couture down to earth at the same time as he has sent it soaring to heaven.
Op-Ed | Why Rihanna’s Fenty Is The End of the Star Designer
Fenty has pushed the idea of the star designer to its logical conclusion — and breaking point. After all, who needs a star designer when you have a real star?
Op-Ed | Why Rihanna’s Fenty Is The End of the Star Designer
Fenty has pushed the idea of the star designer to its logical conclusion — and breaking point. After all, who needs a star designer when you have a real star?
Decadent Distractions at Valentino
Pierpaolo Piccioli, one of the most interesting designers in fashion at the moment, delivered the kind of hybrid design which embodies fashion’s enduringly mysterious appeal.
Decadent Distractions at Valentino
Pierpaolo Piccioli, one of the most interesting designers in fashion at the moment, delivered the kind of hybrid design which embodies fashion’s enduringly mysterious appeal.
Report: Valentino to List 25 Percent of Company
The Italian fashion house's Qatari owner plans to sell around a quarter of the company in an IPO, which will not take place before the second half of 2018, according to a source close to the matter.
Report: Valentino to List 25 Percent of Company
The Italian fashion house's Qatari owner plans to sell around a quarter of the company in an IPO, which will not take place before the second half of 2018, according to a source close to the matter.
Paul Andrew Appointed Women's Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo
The British designer joined the Italian house as footwear director in September 2016.
Paul Andrew Appointed Women's Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo
The British designer joined the Italian house as footwear director in September 2016.
Report: Valentino Not Expected to List IPO in 2017
In December 2015, the Qatari owners of the fashion house asked Rothschild to involve a number of banks in the listing, but the operation has been regularly postponed.
Report: Valentino Not Expected to List IPO in 2017
In December 2015, the Qatari owners of the fashion house asked Rothschild to involve a number of banks in the listing, but the operation has been regularly postponed.
Fashion Can No Longer Hide Its Dirty Secrets
From the abuse of models to sweatshop labour, the radical transparency of digital media makes it harder for fashion to hide its dark secrets.
Fashion Can No Longer Hide Its Dirty Secrets
From the abuse of models to sweatshop labour, the radical transparency of digital media makes it harder for fashion to hide its dark secrets.
At Creative Helm of a Fashion Brand, Which Configuration Works Best?
From brand-makers to dual-role CEO-cum-creative directors, fashion brands are experimenting with a range of creative configurations.
At Creative Helm of a Fashion Brand, Which Configuration Works Best?
From brand-makers to dual-role CEO-cum-creative directors, fashion brands are experimenting with a range of creative configurations.
Dior to Appoint Valentino's Maria Grazia Chiuri as Creative Head, Say Sources
Christian Dior is set to announce after its couture show in early July that Maria Grazia Chiuri is joining the French fashion house from Italy's Valentino, two people familiar with the matter said.
Dior to Appoint Valentino's Maria Grazia Chiuri as Creative Head, Say Sources
Christian Dior is set to announce after its couture show in early July that Maria Grazia Chiuri is joining the French fashion house from Italy's Valentino, two people familiar with the matter said.
Valentino Eyes IPO in 2017 After Revenue Exceeds $1 Billion
Italian fashion house Valentino is considering selling shares in an initial public offering as early as next year after nearly doubling profit on revenue of more than $1 billion in 2015.
Valentino Eyes IPO in 2017 After Revenue Exceeds $1 Billion
Italian fashion house Valentino is considering selling shares in an initial public offering as early as next year after nearly doubling profit on revenue of more than $1 billion in 2015.
What is The BoF 500?
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.
