The greenest companies worldwide: Kering ranks #1 in Consumer Discretionary Sector and #4 in overall Global 500

French multinational luxury giant Kering (Gucci, Boucheron, Brioni, Stella McCartney) has been recognised as one of the “greenest” companies worldwide by Newsweek Magazine’s Green Rankings, coming in fourth position in the overall Global 500 list and as top-ranked in consumer discretionary companies* within the Global 500. Kering’s inclusion in the 2014 Newsweek Green Rankings is based on … Read more

Kering fostering young talent at 3rd “Empowering Imagination” competition

3rd “Empowering Imagination” competition announced by Parsons The New School for Design and Kering. Parsons The New School for Design and Kering luxury group have announced the third annual “Empowering Imagination” competition, which provides graduating Parsons BFA Fashion Design students the opportunity to earn an internship within one of Kering’s 22 luxury and sport & lifestyle … Read more

Kering invests in Altuzarra fashion brand

Kering takes a minority stake in Altuzarra fashion brand.  Luxury goods giant Kering (formerly PPR) became a minority shareholder of the New York-based Altuzarra fashion brand, looking to establish its stronghold among the next generation of fashion designers. After the acquisition of the London fashion label Christopher Kane in January, Joseph Altuzarra’s namesake label is … Read more

Kering (PPR luxury group) acquires Italian jewellery group Pomellato

Kering (PPR group) is extending and reinforcing its portfolio of luxury brands in the high growth jewellery market with the acquisition of a majority stake in the Italian Pomellato group. Pomellato, whose 2012 revenues reached €146 million, is one of Europe’s major jewellery groups,with a strong international position. The company’s success is based on the … Read more

PPR luxury group rebranded in Kering

Luxury group PPR changes name to Kering. The new identity is the outcome of the transformation of PPR’s business, begun several years ago. No longer a diverse conglomerate, Kering “is a cohesive, integrated and international Group”. A new name for a new identity, says the conglomerate of luxury brands. Kering can be pronounced and understood … Read more

Spider Silk and Origami Suits Lead Balenciaga into a High Tech Spring 2026

Balenciaga is officially trading traditional tailoring for a laboratory coat this season. For the Spring 26 collection, the House has teamed up with Kering’s Material Innovation Lab to drop two massive tech flexes: bioengineered silk and 3D-woven “origami” suiting. It’s a move that proves Demna isn’t just interested in oversized hoodies and viral accessories—he’s looking … Read more