Gucci
Gucci is an ltalian luxury fashion brand owned by Kering and founded by Guccio Gucci in Florence, Italy in 1921.
Bottoms Up on Hermès, LVMH and Kering Performance
Investors breathed a sign of relief as better-than-expected first half results took some of the sting out of the sector’s most severe correction in seven years.
Gucci Turnaround Buoys Kering
French luxury-goods maker Kering reported first-half earnings that beat analysts’ estimates on rising demand for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, helping it shrug off lower tourism in Europe.
Investcorp Says Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala to Acquire 20 Percent Stake
Abu Dhabi sovereign investment fund Mubadala Development Co. will acquire a 20 percent stake in alternative investment firm Investcorp Bank BSC, which has backed companies including Tiffany & Co. and Gucci Ltd. under founder Nemir Kirdar.
Roberto Cavalli Names Former Versace Head as New CEO
Roberto Cavalli has named former Versace head Gian Giacomo Ferraris as its new chief executive as it seeks to relaunch under a new owner.
The Internet Is So Bad It's Awesome
Internet culture has introduced a digital virus into a fashion realm that was once secluded, exclusive and excluding — both widening and limiting creativity, says Angelo Flaccavento.
Announcing Preen, Marist College, ODD
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
How Aquazzura Built a Business By Making Sensible Shoes Sexy
BoF’s Entrepreneurship Week continues with Florence-based footwear brand Aquazzura, which has tripled its business over the past two years to become one of the most promising labels in the luxury market.
How Tibi’s Amy Smilovic Crawled Out of the Contemporary Trap
In a time when contemporary brands are on the wane, the 19-year-old label has managed to more than double its sales through a series of instinctual, pragmatic moves.
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.
Op-Ed | Luxury Goods Have Lost Their Shine
Economic uncertainty stretching from China to Europe, along with global stock market and currency swings, have hit consumer confidence of high-income shoppers in the US, which doesn't bode well for luxury demand, argue Andrea Felsted and Shelly Banjo.