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Valentino Garavani

1932 - 2026

The maestro of elegant eveningwear was a favourite of political ladies and celebrities alike, for decades.

Valentino Garavani
Financial Markets

Valentino’s Qatari Owner Said to Explore IPO of Designer Company

The Qatari owners of Valentino Fashion Group SpA are exploring options including an initial public offering of the Italian company, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Financial Markets

Valentino’s Qatari Owner Said to Explore IPO of Designer Company

The Qatari owners of Valentino Fashion Group SpA are exploring options including an initial public offering of the Italian company, according to people with knowledge of the matter.


Luxury

Valentino and Roman Couture

At Valentino's haute couture show, Colin McDowell reflects on the house, its founder and the future of Roman couture.

Luxury

Valentino and Roman Couture

At Valentino's haute couture show, Colin McDowell reflects on the house, its founder and the future of Roman couture.


Retail

Has Private Equity Learned Its Lesson on Fashion Investments?

Current market reports indicate that private equity firm Permira Advisers is aiming to sell its majority stake in Hugo Boss and re-opening talks to invest in Roberto Cavalli. What lessons can private equity firms learn from the company’s last major fashion investment?

Retail

Has Private Equity Learned Its Lesson on Fashion Investments?

Current market reports indicate that private equity firm Permira Advisers is aiming to sell its majority stake in Hugo Boss and re-opening talks to invest in Roberto Cavalli. What lessons can private equity firms learn from the company’s last major fashion investment?


News & Analysis

Fashion Funnies | When They Were Kids

BoF brings you the next instalment of “When They Were Kids,” a cartoon series depicting fashion figures as children, created by our friend Fashion Cartoonist.

News & Analysis

Fashion Funnies | When They Were Kids

BoF brings you the next instalment of “When They Were Kids,” a cartoon series depicting fashion figures as children, created by our friend Fashion Cartoonist.


Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Danielle McGrory, Senior Digital Director

Danielle McGrory, senior digital director at KCD, says don’t ignore the physical, tangible world just because you’re immersed in digital.

Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Danielle McGrory, Senior Digital Director

Danielle McGrory, senior digital director at KCD, says don’t ignore the physical, tangible world just because you’re immersed in digital.


News & Analysis

Week in Review | Stefano Sassi, Sweaty Betty, Virginie Mouzat, 'Daigou' Agents

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

News & Analysis

Week in Review | Stefano Sassi, Sweaty Betty, Virginie Mouzat, 'Daigou' Agents

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


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | This Week's Answers

Answers to our Pop Quiz, which covers Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | This Week's Answers

Answers to our Pop Quiz, which covers Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld and more.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Gaultier, Valentino and Lagerfeld

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Gaultier, Valentino and Lagerfeld

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld and more.


News & Analysis

Stefano Sassi on Valentino's Turnaround

BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Stefano Sassi, chief executive officer of Valentino, to discuss the brand's remarkable revitalisation and return to the forefront of fashion.

News & Analysis

Stefano Sassi on Valentino's Turnaround

BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Stefano Sassi, chief executive officer of Valentino, to discuss the brand's remarkable revitalisation and return to the forefront of fashion.


News & Analysis

Showcasing the Power of Brand Vogue

The third Vogue Festival held over the weekend in London’s Southbank showcased the power of brand Vogue, and the breadth of its ambition in fashion education.

News & Analysis

Showcasing the Power of Brand Vogue

The third Vogue Festival held over the weekend in London’s Southbank showcased the power of brand Vogue, and the breadth of its ambition in fashion education.


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