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Saint Laurent is a Kering-owned luxury fashion brand, founded by the designer Yves Saint Laurent in 1961.

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Retail

Gucci Plants Its Flag in Soho

In an exclusive interview at Gucci's newest retail outpost, chief executive Marco Bizzarri explains why the brand is throwing out the "snobbish" luxury retail playbook in a bid to convince its internet-savvy customers there is still a reason to shop in stores.

Retail

Gucci Plants Its Flag in Soho

In an exclusive interview at Gucci's newest retail outpost, chief executive Marco Bizzarri explains why the brand is throwing out the "snobbish" luxury retail playbook in a bid to convince its internet-savvy customers there is still a reason to shop in stores.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Apple Moves Into Media, Faces Are the New Currency

This week, Apple aims to become a luxury fashion lifestyle and content brand, while faces could turn into digital calling cards.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Apple Moves Into Media, Faces Are the New Currency

This week, Apple aims to become a luxury fashion lifestyle and content brand, while faces could turn into digital calling cards.


Luxury

Ssense’s Billion-Dollar Ambitions: More Than Hype

The e-tailer that pioneered selling luxury streetwear to millennials is opening a five-storey flagship in Montréal. The next challenge: building a billion-dollar global business while keeping its cool.

Luxury

Ssense’s Billion-Dollar Ambitions: More Than Hype

The e-tailer that pioneered selling luxury streetwear to millennials is opening a five-storey flagship in Montréal. The next challenge: building a billion-dollar global business while keeping its cool.


Financial Markets

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Activewear

Emerging activewear brands are on the rise as consumers look beyond ubiquitous sportswear giants. BoF identifies the top acquisition targets in the space.

Financial Markets

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Activewear

Emerging activewear brands are on the rise as consumers look beyond ubiquitous sportswear giants. BoF identifies the top acquisition targets in the space.


Financial Markets

Kering Tops Forecasts as Gucci Sales Jump 49 Percent

The Paris-based luxury group reported another quarter of strong revenue growth, with comparable sales up 37 percent.

Financial Markets

Kering Tops Forecasts as Gucci Sales Jump 49 Percent

The Paris-based luxury group reported another quarter of strong revenue growth, with comparable sales up 37 percent.


Beauty

Tmall Boosts Dior, YSL Beauty Brands in China

While mass brands have an edge on China’s Tmall in terms of search visibility, prestige labels can fight back by investing in the right areas, according to a new report by research firm L2.

Beauty

Tmall Boosts Dior, YSL Beauty Brands in China

While mass brands have an edge on China’s Tmall in terms of search visibility, prestige labels can fight back by investing in the right areas, according to a new report by research firm L2.


Luxury

JD.com Makes Push for European Luxury Brands

The Chinese e-commerce platform said it can offer faster delivery and better protection against fakes than rival Alibaba.

Luxury

JD.com Makes Push for European Luxury Brands

The Chinese e-commerce platform said it can offer faster delivery and better protection against fakes than rival Alibaba.


Luxury

What’s Next for Kering?

Should Kering sort out brands like Brioni? Go all-out to create a third blockbuster alongside Gucci and Saint Laurent? Or plug gaps in its portfolio to balance its soft-luxury skew?

Luxury

What’s Next for Kering?

Should Kering sort out brands like Brioni? Go all-out to create a third blockbuster alongside Gucci and Saint Laurent? Or plug gaps in its portfolio to balance its soft-luxury skew?


Luxury

Meet Fashion’s Next Generation: Over 60s

In what’s being called a ‘Greynnaisance,’ fashion brands are enlisting older models and influencers to entice oft-ignored Baby Boomers and younger fans on social media.

Luxury

Meet Fashion’s Next Generation: Over 60s

In what’s being called a ‘Greynnaisance,’ fashion brands are enlisting older models and influencers to entice oft-ignored Baby Boomers and younger fans on social media.


Luxury

The Big Luxury Houses Have $22 Billion to Invest

LVMH, Kering, Richemont and Hermès are flush with cash. Where should they invest it?

Luxury

The Big Luxury Houses Have $22 Billion to Invest

LVMH, Kering, Richemont and Hermès are flush with cash. Where should they invest it?