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Kering

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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News & Analysis

Gucci Said to Name New Creative Director as Early as This Week

Gucci plans to name a new creative director as early as this week, with accessories designer Alessandro Michele leading a list of candidates for the job.

News & Analysis

Gucci Said to Name New Creative Director as Early as This Week

Gucci plans to name a new creative director as early as this week, with accessories designer Alessandro Michele leading a list of candidates for the job.


Luxury

Gucci Revival Rests on CEO Bringing Sexy Back to Design Choices

Of all the fall-winter fashion collections on show in Milan over the next four days, the label that will attract the most attention will probably be Gucci, and not because of the clothes.

Luxury

Gucci Revival Rests on CEO Bringing Sexy Back to Design Choices

Of all the fall-winter fashion collections on show in Milan over the next four days, the label that will attract the most attention will probably be Gucci, and not because of the clothes.


News & Analysis

Frida Giannini Exits Gucci Early as New CEO Takes Control

Gucci creative director Frida Giannini has left the fashion house a month earlier than planned after a new chief executive officer took control of the label.

News & Analysis

Frida Giannini Exits Gucci Early as New CEO Takes Control

Gucci creative director Frida Giannini has left the fashion house a month earlier than planned after a new chief executive officer took control of the label.


Financial Markets

In with the New

Both the Savigny Luxury Index and the MSCI World Index suffered from profit-taking in the first half of December.

Financial Markets

In with the New

Both the Savigny Luxury Index and the MSCI World Index suffered from profit-taking in the first half of December.


News & Analysis

Gucci Responds To Worker Exploitation Charges in Television Report

Italian fashion house Gucci said on Monday it would strengthen controls on its suppliers after a television program showed Chinese employees working more than three times their official hours to assemble its handbags.

News & Analysis

Gucci Responds To Worker Exploitation Charges in Television Report

Italian fashion house Gucci said on Monday it would strengthen controls on its suppliers after a television program showed Chinese employees working more than three times their official hours to assemble its handbags.


Sustainability

The Year Fashion Woke Up

This year, ethics and sustainability finally became a priority for a range of influential players, from major high street retailers to luxury conglomerates.

Sustainability

The Year Fashion Woke Up

This year, ethics and sustainability finally became a priority for a range of influential players, from major high street retailers to luxury conglomerates.


Global Markets

At Kering, Turmoil and Soft Profits

The hottest trend at France’s second-biggest luxury group this season: Executive departures as the owner tightens the reins. Asset sales may be next on the runway.

Global Markets

At Kering, Turmoil and Soft Profits

The hottest trend at France’s second-biggest luxury group this season: Executive departures as the owner tightens the reins. Asset sales may be next on the runway.


Marketing

Is Kering Set to Sell Sports Firm Puma?

The owner of Puma SE has explored a sale of the German sportswear maker as efforts to revive the brand drag into a fifth year, according to people familiar with the matter.

Marketing

Is Kering Set to Sell Sports Firm Puma?

The owner of Puma SE has explored a sale of the German sportswear maker as efforts to revive the brand drag into a fifth year, according to people familiar with the matter.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Abercrombie CEO Out, Gucci Changes Management, Cerruti Names CEO

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Luxury

Gucci Parts Ways With Giannini in Bid to Regain Lost Exclusivity

Gucci’s longtime creative director Frida Giannini is leaving, a victim of her own success after her designs became too popular to retain the exclusive cachet their price tags demand.

Luxury

Gucci Parts Ways With Giannini in Bid to Regain Lost Exclusivity

Gucci’s longtime creative director Frida Giannini is leaving, a victim of her own success after her designs became too popular to retain the exclusive cachet their price tags demand.