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Luxury group Kering owns fashion, leather goods and jewelry Houses, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, and Boucheron, among others. Founded in 1962, Kering is headquartered in Paris.

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Luxury

Why Gucci’s Alessandro Michele Is Shaking Up the Fashion Calendar

Michele said that the defined seasons that have conventionally enslaved the fashion industry will be less meaningful to him in the future, writes Tim Blanks.

Luxury

Why Gucci’s Alessandro Michele Is Shaking Up the Fashion Calendar

Michele said that the defined seasons that have conventionally enslaved the fashion industry will be less meaningful to him in the future, writes Tim Blanks.


Luxury

Winners Take All: How LVMH and Kering Will Extend Their Supremacy Post-Pandemic

The family-controlled French giants are well positioned to further dominate the luxury fashion sector. But neither can afford to ignore the threat of disruption.

Luxury

Winners Take All: How LVMH and Kering Will Extend Their Supremacy Post-Pandemic

The family-controlled French giants are well positioned to further dominate the luxury fashion sector. But neither can afford to ignore the threat of disruption.


Sustainability

The BoF Podcast | Jochen Zeitz on the Power of Fashion to Drive Sustainable Change

The former CEO of Puma has been one of the fashion industry’s leading sustainability advocates. As part of our special edition on building a responsible fashion business, Zeitz talks to BoF Editor-In-Chief Imran Amed about finding opportunities in crisis.

Sustainability

The BoF Podcast | Jochen Zeitz on the Power of Fashion to Drive Sustainable Change

The former CEO of Puma has been one of the fashion industry’s leading sustainability advocates. As part of our special edition on building a responsible fashion business, Zeitz talks to BoF Editor-In-Chief Imran Amed about finding opportunities in crisis.


Marketing

How to Avoid the Greenwashing Trap

As sustainability becomes more important to consumers, brands must invest in genuine root and branch reform, manage expectations, be humble and own up to their shortcomings to avoid backlash because consumers ultimately see through platitudes and gimmicky campaigns.

Marketing

How to Avoid the Greenwashing Trap

As sustainability becomes more important to consumers, brands must invest in genuine root and branch reform, manage expectations, be humble and own up to their shortcomings to avoid backlash because consumers ultimately see through platitudes and gimmicky campaigns.


Global Markets

Luxury Brands Have a ‘Respect Deficit’ with Indian Artisans

Brand leaders who claim that craft is the lifeblood of luxury should see worker welfare as a moral duty that aligns with their strategic business interests. But protecting the valuable skills of Indian artisans is not the same as valuing the artisans themselves.

Global Markets

Luxury Brands Have a ‘Respect Deficit’ with Indian Artisans

Brand leaders who claim that craft is the lifeblood of luxury should see worker welfare as a moral duty that aligns with their strategic business interests. But protecting the valuable skills of Indian artisans is not the same as valuing the artisans themselves.


Luxury

Why Luxury Came to the Rescue

To support the fight against Covid-19, European fashion companies have been doing everything from producing hand sanitiser to building new hospital wings. What’s driving these wartime-like efforts?

Luxury

Why Luxury Came to the Rescue

To support the fight against Covid-19, European fashion companies have been doing everything from producing hand sanitiser to building new hospital wings. What’s driving these wartime-like efforts?


Luxury

Op-Ed | The Future of Luxury in 4 Trends

The post-virus luxury sector will be shaped by the acceleration of four existing trends, writes Erwan Rambourg.

Luxury

Op-Ed | The Future of Luxury in 4 Trends

The post-virus luxury sector will be shaped by the acceleration of four existing trends, writes Erwan Rambourg.


Luxury

With Lockdowns Eased, Paris Fashion Reopens for Business

The heartbeat of the industry returns to work on Monday — but at what cost?

Luxury

With Lockdowns Eased, Paris Fashion Reopens for Business

The heartbeat of the industry returns to work on Monday — but at what cost?


Luxury

Bernard Arnault Plans for LVMH Rebound

Historically, Europe’s richest man has made a career out of investing through downturns when his competitors were too weakened or too skittish to forge ahead. Even though his net worth has dwindled more than $30 billion during the crisis, his luxury conglomerate LVMH is going ahead with much of its spending plans.

Luxury

Bernard Arnault Plans for LVMH Rebound

Historically, Europe’s richest man has made a career out of investing through downturns when his competitors were too weakened or too skittish to forge ahead. Even though his net worth has dwindled more than $30 billion during the crisis, his luxury conglomerate LVMH is going ahead with much of its spending plans.


Financial Markets

For Luxury, Hope Springs Eternal

Investors in the sector are looking beyond a troublesome second quarter to greener pastures in the second half of 2020.

Financial Markets

For Luxury, Hope Springs Eternal

Investors in the sector are looking beyond a troublesome second quarter to greener pastures in the second half of 2020.