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Demna Revisits Palazzo Gucci
FLORENCE — Palazzo Gucci officially opens Monday, revisited through the lens of artistic director Demna and defining a new chapter for the…
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Kering Confirms 10 Chinese Designers for Residency Program
Kering revealed the 10 designers who will participate in its new initiative in China dubbed CRAFT, which stands for Creative Residency for…
Business
Luxury Shares Fall, and Business Will Suffer from Renewed Conflict in the Middle East
LONDON – Luxury stocks took a hit on Monday morning and are set to come under even more pressure, while consumer confidence will be dented…
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Kering Launches Second Edition of Jewelry-focused Generation Award
STILL PRECIOUS: Kering on Friday announced a second edition of its Generation Award x Jewelry sustainability-minded design competition.…
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EXCLUSIVE: Demna is Advising Kering’s New Creative Residency Initiative
Gucci’s artistic director Demna and Chinese couturier Guo Pei headline a new 12-member advisory board for a Kering initiative dubbed…
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Kering and Saudi Fashion Commission Take Generation Award Regional
RIYADH — Kering and the Saudi Fashion Commission have announced the second edition of the Kering Generation Award, this time expanding…
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CEO Luca de Meo Outlines Tech Ambitions for Kering
PARIS — As luxury brands double down on their history to woo back consumers, Kering chief executive officer Luca de Meo wants to nudge…
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Kering Appoints Chief Commercial Officer
Luca de Meo is bolstering Kering‘s executive ranks ahead of revealing his strategic plan for the ailing French luxury group this spring.…
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Kering Sells 60% Stake in Fifth Avenue Property
Continuing to shed real estate assets to raise cash and reduce its debt, Kering announced a joint venture agreement with private equity…
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L’Oréal starts three-part euro bond sale for Kering Beauté deal
The Kering Beauté acquisition marked the latest in a string of deals for the beauty giant L’Oréal is selling at least 1.5 billion euros…
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Coty Subsidiary Launches Lawsuit Against Kering and Gucci
PARIS — A Coty Inc. subsidiary has launched a lawsuit against Gucci and its parent company Kering, which pertains to the Gucci beauty and…
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A Brave New World: Navigating the Beauty Landscape Post L’Oréal-Kering Deal
What will it take to compete in the beauty landscape post L’Oréal-Kering Beauty deal? The 4-billion-euro strategic partnership extending…
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Is Sustainability Still Worth It? Fashion Industry, Supply Chain Say Resounding Yes
VENICE, Italy — As sustainability faces disruption and political backlash globally, fashion finds itself questioning how to move the…
Business
Kering Leads Fashion Stocks Higher
Luca de Meo’s short tenure in Kering’s C-suite — he’s only been chief executive officer since Sept. 15 — has already brought the ailing…
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Kering beats third-quarter forecasts as smaller brands cushion Gucci decline
Kering’s overall group sales fell less than analysts expected in the third quarter thanks to the performance of its smaller brands and…
Business
Kering agrees to sell beauty division to L’Oreal in partnership
Kering SA agreed to sell its beauty division to L’Oreal SA as part of a long-term strategic alliance, with chief executive Luca de Meo…
Business
L’Oréal and Kering Enter Into Joint Beauty Venture
Kering and L’Oréal have made it official: The two French giants said Sunday that they are forming a long-term strategic partnership in…
Business
L’Oréal Acquiring Kering Beauty Would Be a Game-Changer
L’Oréal’s possible acquisition of Kering Beauty could cause a seismic beauty industry shift. The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday…
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Tagwalk Sees Record Fashion Month as Creative Director Debuts Reignite Trends
PARIS — With a record 15 designer debuts this season, fashion month drew more eyeballs than ever. Fashion search engine Tagwalk said that,…
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Troubled Gucci gets new CEO as Luca de Meo takes over Kering
KERING appointed Francesca Bellettini as the new head of its troubled Gucci label on Wednesday as Luca de Meo took over the reins of the…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Valentino Eyewear Will Be Produced by Kering Eyewear
MILAN — The changes at Valentino continue to take place. Kering Eyewear and the Rome-based couture house on Monday will unveil a newly…
Fashion
Francesca Bellettini Expected to Take Helm of Gucci: Sources
Kering is zeroing in on a contract to make Francesca Bellettini, one of its most high-profile and accomplished executives, the next chief…
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Linda Evangelista Dons a Pompadour at the Kering Foundation Gala
Linda Evangelista is taking style cues from her younger self. In honor of the fourth annual Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women dinner,…
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Gucci owner Kering gets more time to buy the rest of Valentino
Kering is getting more time to exercise an option to buy the rest of the fashion house Valentino, as the French group focuses on reducing…