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Valentino

Valentino is an Italian luxury fashion brand founded by Valentino Garavani in 1960. The brand offers haute couture and ready-to-wear lines.

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Luxury

Stuart Weitzman: Refining, Not Redefining

In their first joint interview, chief executive Wendy Kahn and creative director Giovanni Morelli share their plans for evolving the American footwear stalwart.

Luxury

Stuart Weitzman: Refining, Not Redefining

In their first joint interview, chief executive Wendy Kahn and creative director Giovanni Morelli share their plans for evolving the American footwear stalwart.


Fashion Week

Valentino's Freedom and Fragility

Pierpaolo Piccioli aimed to make the extraordinary ordinary, but one might have expected more colour and energy from his exploration of freedom.  

Fashion Week

Valentino's Freedom and Fragility

Pierpaolo Piccioli aimed to make the extraordinary ordinary, but one might have expected more colour and energy from his exploration of freedom.  


Retail

Nordstrom, the Last Great American Department Store?

What was once a humble regional chain is now, to some, the great hope of multi-brand shopping in the US. But is Nordstrom’s fun-loving, high-low merchandising strategy enough to withstand the retail apocalypse?

Retail

Nordstrom, the Last Great American Department Store?

What was once a humble regional chain is now, to some, the great hope of multi-brand shopping in the US. But is Nordstrom’s fun-loving, high-low merchandising strategy enough to withstand the retail apocalypse?


News & Analysis

Decoding Melania Trump's European Style

If there's a message in Mrs. Trump's fashion, it's that she dresses to look good, in keeping with the expensive personal taste she's acquired since marrying Trump in 2005. Political meaning isn't part of the equation.

News & Analysis

Decoding Melania Trump's European Style

If there's a message in Mrs. Trump's fashion, it's that she dresses to look good, in keeping with the expensive personal taste she's acquired since marrying Trump in 2005. Political meaning isn't part of the equation.


Financial Markets

Why Private Equity Is Still Chasing Fashion

Private equity firms are steering clear of traditional fashion brands, but those with disruptive models remain prized acquisitions.

Financial Markets

Why Private Equity Is Still Chasing Fashion

Private equity firms are steering clear of traditional fashion brands, but those with disruptive models remain prized acquisitions.


Financial Markets

Report: Valentino to List 25 Percent of Company

The Italian fashion house's Qatari owner plans to sell around a quarter of the company in an IPO, which will not take place before the second half of 2018, according to a source close to the matter.

Financial Markets

Report: Valentino to List 25 Percent of Company

The Italian fashion house's Qatari owner plans to sell around a quarter of the company in an IPO, which will not take place before the second half of 2018, according to a source close to the matter.


News & Analysis

Allbirds Sues Steve Madden 

The young startup is suing the footwear giant for trade dress infringement, alleging Steve Madden copied its signature wool runners.

News & Analysis

Allbirds Sues Steve Madden 

The young startup is suing the footwear giant for trade dress infringement, alleging Steve Madden copied its signature wool runners.


Financial Markets

Inside Dr. Martens’ Billion-Dollar Ambitions

After a period of trouble, the counterculture boot-maker is thriving. How far can it go? And when will its private equity owner exit?

Financial Markets

Inside Dr. Martens’ Billion-Dollar Ambitions

After a period of trouble, the counterculture boot-maker is thriving. How far can it go? And when will its private equity owner exit?


News & Analysis

Cathy Horyn: 'I Support People Who Have Guts'

Fashion critic Cathy Horyn talks about navigating emerging designers, new media and nostalgia, courtesy of 1 Granary.

News & Analysis

Cathy Horyn: 'I Support People Who Have Guts'

Fashion critic Cathy Horyn talks about navigating emerging designers, new media and nostalgia, courtesy of 1 Granary.


Financial Markets

Apax Makes Waves on the Battlefield of Luxury E-Commerce

With MatchesFashion and now Moda Operandi in its portfolio of investments, what is Apax Partners’ endgame in fashion e-commerce?

Financial Markets

Apax Makes Waves on the Battlefield of Luxury E-Commerce

With MatchesFashion and now Moda Operandi in its portfolio of investments, what is Apax Partners’ endgame in fashion e-commerce?