Valentino
Valentino is an Italian luxury fashion brand founded by Valentino Garavani in 1960. The brand offers haute couture and ready-to-wear lines.
René Caovilla Wants to Be the Moncler of Luxury Footwear
The nearly 100-year-old maker of some of the most expensive shoes in the world has grown exponentially in the past decade. Can the family-run business become a global brand?
René Caovilla Wants to Be the Moncler of Luxury Footwear
The nearly 100-year-old maker of some of the most expensive shoes in the world has grown exponentially in the past decade. Can the family-run business become a global brand?
Russia’s Luxury Market on the Mend
The country’s luxury market has recovered after two difficult years, helped mainly by domestic demand and rising sales to tourists, which will get a boost from a ‘tax-free’ scheme scheduled to come into force around February next year.
Russia’s Luxury Market on the Mend
The country’s luxury market has recovered after two difficult years, helped mainly by domestic demand and rising sales to tourists, which will get a boost from a ‘tax-free’ scheme scheduled to come into force around February next year.
What American Department Stores Can Learn From the Success of Selfridges
The British retailer reported record results last year, with double-digit increases in both sales and operating profits.
What American Department Stores Can Learn From the Success of Selfridges
The British retailer reported record results last year, with double-digit increases in both sales and operating profits.
Gucci's Surge and the Power of a Responsive Supply Chain
This week, Kering announced Gucci’s new production strategy, taking a step towards enhanced vertical integration and reduced lead time in a fashion world where supply chain is becoming as important as design.
Gucci's Surge and the Power of a Responsive Supply Chain
This week, Kering announced Gucci’s new production strategy, taking a step towards enhanced vertical integration and reduced lead time in a fashion world where supply chain is becoming as important as design.
Fashion’s New Distance From Terry Richardson Is Too Little, Too Late
While Terry Richardson has become the poster child for fashion’s sexual harassment problem, photographers, editors, stylists, casting directors and others are known to routinely engage in misconduct in an industry where power dynamics disadvantage young women.
Fashion’s New Distance From Terry Richardson Is Too Little, Too Late
While Terry Richardson has become the poster child for fashion’s sexual harassment problem, photographers, editors, stylists, casting directors and others are known to routinely engage in misconduct in an industry where power dynamics disadvantage young women.
Giorgio Armani Speaks on Restructuring and Succession Plans
The designer and chief executive speaks exclusively to BoF on cleaning up the Armani Group’s brand portfolio — and what’s next.
Giorgio Armani Speaks on Restructuring and Succession Plans
The designer and chief executive speaks exclusively to BoF on cleaning up the Armani Group’s brand portfolio — and what’s next.
Adrian Cheng Launches C Ventures, an ‘Investment Club’ With Eye on Youth Culture
The Hong Kong-based entrepreneur is partnering with financier Clive Ng to foster a 'cultural ecosystem' of brands targeting Millennials and Gen Z in the West and China.
Adrian Cheng Launches C Ventures, an ‘Investment Club’ With Eye on Youth Culture
The Hong Kong-based entrepreneur is partnering with financier Clive Ng to foster a 'cultural ecosystem' of brands targeting Millennials and Gen Z in the West and China.
Making Sense of The Dior Gap
While critics are largely dismissive of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dior, her work is driving positive sales momentum, reflecting the rise of today’s direct-to-consumer reality.
Making Sense of The Dior Gap
While critics are largely dismissive of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dior, her work is driving positive sales momentum, reflecting the rise of today’s direct-to-consumer reality.
Paul Andrew Appointed Women's Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo
The British designer joined the Italian house as footwear director in September 2016.
Paul Andrew Appointed Women's Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo
The British designer joined the Italian house as footwear director in September 2016.
Giambattista Valli Turns a Page
The designer stepped out of his comfort zone and delivered a winning collection that was light and fluttery, with a tad of graceful mischief.
Giambattista Valli Turns a Page
The designer stepped out of his comfort zone and delivered a winning collection that was light and fluttery, with a tad of graceful mischief.