Did Fashion Learn Anything from Covid? The fashion industry, like many others, was forced to reckon with the realities of a global pandemic. As lockdowns were imposed, stores shuttered, and runways went virtual, many in the industry vowed to use this unprecedented moment as an opportunity to reflect, reset, and reshape their practices for the […]
Will Gucci’s Demna Strategy Work?
Will Gucci’s Demna Strategy Work? When Kering, the luxury fashion conglomerate, announced its decision to appoint Demna Gvasalia, the creative genius behind Balenciaga, as the new creative director of Gucci, the fashion world was sent into a frenzy. The move was seen as a bold and risky strategy by many, considering Gucci’s status as one […]
The BoF Podcast | Why India Will Not Be The Next China for Luxury
The BoF Podcast | Discussing Why India Will Not Be The Next China for Luxury In a recent installment of The Business of Fashion (BoF) Podcast, Ravi Thakran offered a compelling analysis on why India is unlikely to replicate China’s trajectory in the luxury market. This insightful conversation, which took place at BoF VOICES 2024, […]
The BoF Podcast | Alessandro Michele and Jacopo Venturini on the New Valentino
Alessandro Michele and Jacopo Venturini Charting the New Course for Valentino At VOICES 2024, the premier fashion event hosted by The Business of Fashion (BoF), esteemed BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks had the privilege of engaging in a candid conversation with Alessandro Michele and Jacopo Venturini. The duo, renowned for their innovative approach and keen eye […]