Valentino
Valentino is an Italian luxury fashion brand founded by Valentino Garavani in 1960. The brand offers haute couture and ready-to-wear lines.
Which Fashion Houses Have the Hottest 'Brand Temperature'?
Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Valentino are amongst the "hottest" brands, earning editorial coverage that matches or exceeds their print advertising spend, says Luca Solca.
Pierre Balmain (1914-1982)
In the ninth instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we study Pierre Balmain, the designer who preferred making money to making waves. With the support of Cecil Beaton and Gertrude Stein, the couturier found himself feted on a global stage after just one collection. But a career chasing the custom of foreign royalty and Hollywood's finest at the expense of Parisien society left his legacy in tatters.
Will ‘Uber for Models’ Disrupt the Industry?
New apps like Swipecast connect models eager to maximise their income with clients who want a cheaper and easier alternative to traditional agencies. But will they really change the game?
Will Havaianas’ Product Extensions Work?
From its origins making $2 footwear for plantation workers, the Brazilian flip-flop brand has expanded into more than 100 countries and launched new product categories including beachwear and sneakers.
Milan, Capital of Culture
Recent developments in Milan have given the city a newfound cultural confidence, observes Imran Amed.
Valentino and Roman Couture
At Valentino's haute couture show, Colin McDowell reflects on the house, its founder and the future of Roman couture.
Valentino, Dior and a Couture World in Flux
Couture is moving away from the dangers of glorified ready-to-wear and embracing experimentation and invention.
At Paris Menswear, Designers Doing a Hedi
Gripped by the 'lethal' blend of marketing and design as perfected by Slimane's Saint Laurent, Paris was largely devoid of fresh style statements, says Angelo Flaccavento.
Kim Jones' Vuitton Journey
Kim Jones reflects on turning Louis Vuitton into a credible global menswear player and reveals why today’s collection represents a new chapter in his tenure at the brand.
Gucci, Prada and Milan's Egocentrism
Men’s fashion week in Milan exposed the tension between uniqueness and conformity at the very heart of today’s fashion.