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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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News & Analysis

Expect Experimental Evolution, Not Revolution, at Valentino

In their first-ever joint interview, creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli and chief executive Stefano Sassi speak to Imran Amed about their strategy for Valentino as the brand scales beyond €1 billion in annual revenue and stages its first Pre-Fall show in New York.

News & Analysis

Expect Experimental Evolution, Not Revolution, at Valentino

In their first-ever joint interview, creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli and chief executive Stefano Sassi speak to Imran Amed about their strategy for Valentino as the brand scales beyond €1 billion in annual revenue and stages its first Pre-Fall show in New York.


Marketing

Miuccia Prada: 'You Have to Put More of Yourself Out There'

As Prada unveils an ambitious new advertising strategy, Miuccia Prada tells Tim Blanks about the thought process behind her company's new public identity.

Marketing

Miuccia Prada: 'You Have to Put More of Yourself Out There'

As Prada unveils an ambitious new advertising strategy, Miuccia Prada tells Tim Blanks about the thought process behind her company's new public identity.


News & Analysis

Best of BoF 2016 | Pictures of the Year

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2016. Today, we highlight some of the most memorable images.

News & Analysis

Best of BoF 2016 | Pictures of the Year

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2016. Today, we highlight some of the most memorable images.


Luxury

Fashion's Top 10 Newsmakers of 2016

BoF breaks down the people behind the biggest fashion stories of the year.

Luxury

Fashion's Top 10 Newsmakers of 2016

BoF breaks down the people behind the biggest fashion stories of the year.


Luxury

10 Trends That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in 2017

In the new year, new patterns will shape the global fashion industry, from a resurgent China to a ‘wellness dividend,’ reveals BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report, The State of Fashion 2017.

Luxury

10 Trends That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in 2017

In the new year, new patterns will shape the global fashion industry, from a resurgent China to a ‘wellness dividend,’ reveals BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report, The State of Fashion 2017.


Luxury

The End of Holiday Shopping Season As We Know It?

Amidst disruption on New York’s Fifth Avenue, discounting season has come early this year, but more and more sales are no longer a salve for the deeper problems facing retail.

Luxury

The End of Holiday Shopping Season As We Know It?

Amidst disruption on New York’s Fifth Avenue, discounting season has come early this year, but more and more sales are no longer a salve for the deeper problems facing retail.


News & Analysis

How Carolina Herrera Built a Billion-Dollar Brand With Staying Power

Celebrating 35 years in business, Carolina Herrera has quietly outpaced many of her contemporaries, building a globally recognised brand that is projected to generate $1.2 billion in retail sales in 2016. She says her secret is consistency — and persistent curiosity.

News & Analysis

How Carolina Herrera Built a Billion-Dollar Brand With Staying Power

Celebrating 35 years in business, Carolina Herrera has quietly outpaced many of her contemporaries, building a globally recognised brand that is projected to generate $1.2 billion in retail sales in 2016. She says her secret is consistency — and persistent curiosity.


Workplace & Talent

Six Fashion Careers of the Future

From consumer psychologists to data scientists, BoF meets fashion professionals working in “careers of the future” to learn about how their work contributes to the industry.

Workplace & Talent

Six Fashion Careers of the Future

From consumer psychologists to data scientists, BoF meets fashion professionals working in “careers of the future” to learn about how their work contributes to the industry.


News & Analysis

#BoF500 — The New Class: Retailers

The best retailers curate and dramatise fashion collections to excite consumers to buy.

News & Analysis

#BoF500 — The New Class: Retailers

The best retailers curate and dramatise fashion collections to excite consumers to buy.


Retail

Capitalising on Canada’s Fashion Moment

‘The Great White North’ has never felt more culturally relevant and luxury retailers have taken note. But how real — and big — is the opportunity?

Retail

Capitalising on Canada’s Fashion Moment

‘The Great White North’ has never felt more culturally relevant and luxury retailers have taken note. But how real — and big — is the opportunity?