Versace
Power Moves | Bottega Veneta’s New Creative Director; Versace’s Interim CEO
Mattheiu Blazy will succeed Daniel Lee, and Cedric Wilmote will helm Versace as it searches for Jonathan Akeroyd’s permanent successor.
The Biggest Mistakes Luxury Brands Make in China
China is the world’s most important luxury market, but key business decisions concerning the country are still taken by Western executives based in Europe, resulting in common and costly mistakes, argue Luca Solca and Jasmine Zhu.
The Challenges Facing Burberry’s Next CEO
Burberry Names Jonathan Akeroyd New CEO. The appointment of Versace chief Akeroyd comes four months after current Burberry CEO Marco Gobbetti announced his departure to Salvatore Ferragamo, leaving the British brand’s turnaround only partially complete.
Milan Gets Physical
Sex and the body were the main topics on the Milan runways this season, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Versace Said to Drop Fendi Collaboration at Secret Second Show
Donnatella Versace teamed up with Silvia Venturini Fendi and Kim Jones on a co-branded line set to be revealed Sunday, sources told BoF.
Luxury’s Bond Street Shuffle
The arrival of brands like Celine and Balenciaga on New Bond Street points to subtle but significant shifts in the makeup of London’s epicentre of luxury shopping.
Can Versace Grow a Business as Big as Its Brand?
CEO Jonathan Akeroyd is betting that a new signature print and marble-clad store concept will speed the Italian fashion house’s recovery from the pandemic and help scale its business.
Alibaba’s Mike Hu on ‘Three-Dimensional’ Retail
Mike Hu, the executive who manages relationships with luxury brands like Burberry, Versace and Cartier for Alibaba-owned Tmall, says the e-commerce giant will employ a new ‘three-dimensional model’ of retail.
The Year Ahead: Less Is More for Both Consumers and Brands
Consumers are rethinking how much they buy, while brands are realising that simply stocking more products does not drive better financial results. Winning companies must reduce complexity and inventory levels by taking a more focused and responsive approach to their assortment.
Luxury Giants Urge UK Chancellor to Rethink Tax-Free Shopping Ban
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