Gucci
Gucci is an ltalian luxury fashion brand owned by Kering and founded by Guccio Gucci in Florence, Italy in 1921.
Power Moves | Maria Grazia Chiuri Exits Valentino, Ousted Gucci CEO to Dolce & Gabbana
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Valentino Confirms Maria Grazia Chiuri Exit
Valentino has confirmed the departure of Maria Grazia Chiuri, appointing Pierpaolo Piccioli the brand's sole creative director. Chiuri is widely thought to be joining Dior, which is expected to issue a statement soon.
US Agents in Puerto Rico Seize $1.2M in Counterfeit Goods
Officials said the goods infringed on trademarks including Gucci, Nike, Prada, Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana, among others.
Yoox Net-a-Porter Targets Sales Growth Near 20 Percent
Yoox Net-a-Porter Group forecast sales will increase 17 percent to 20 percent a year as it aims to boost profitability by 2020.
Armed with Popular Apps, Resellers Stir Up Mid-East Market
Local resellers using WhatsApp, Telegram and Instagram are filling the gap in lucrative but isolated pockets of the Middle Eastern fashion market.
As Tastes Mature, Chinese Crave Native Materials
From tea silk to yak wool, traditional materials and products are being reinvented for Chinese luxury consumers less enamoured with European mega-brands.
Announcing Brioni and New Jobs at Farfetch, Aesop, Gucci
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Luxury's Brexit Bloodbath
The selling tsunami which immediately followed Brexit has left the Savigny Luxury index lost at sea this month.
Designer Shake-Up at Belstaff
Belstaff's former head of womenswear Delphine Ninous has been named collection creative director, overseeing both men's and women's lines, following the resignation of menswear designer Frederik Dyhr.
Can New Technologies Thwart Counterfeiters?
New technologies have made it easier for counterfeiters to produce, advertise and distribute fake goods, but they also provide crucial tools for the industry to fight back.