Westminster Abbey proves divine inspiration for Gucci
The historic abbey has seen plenty of extraordinary outfits but nothing like the luxury brand’s fashion show in its cloisters
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Kering Parsons ‘Empowering Imagination’ competition winners
Kering and Parsons School of Fashion for 5th “Empowering Imagination” contest. For the fifth year in a row, Kering luxury group, the French luxury goods holding company owner of Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Brioni, Gucci, Puma, Volcom, Saint Laurent and other high-end brands, and Parsons School of Fashion rolled out the ‘Empowering Imagination’ design competition. The competition … Read more
The new Alexander McQueen CEO to pursue the luxury brand’s global expansion
From 9 May 2016, Alexander McQueen, one of the most recognized British luxury fashion brand in the world, will have a new CEO. Kering luxury group, the owner of the fashion powerhouse, announced the appointment of Emmanuel Gintzburger as Chief Executive Officer of Alexander McQueen. Previously Worldwide Retail and Wholesale Director for Yves Saint Laurent, … Read more
Kering 2016 First-Quarter Revenue. Strong performance in Luxury in an uncertain environment
On January 21, 2016, the Corporate Knights’ Global 100 index published at the World Economic Forum in Davos ranked Kering as one of the 100 most sustainable companies in the world. Kering was the only Luxury group featured in the 2016 Global 100 index, and ranked second in the Textile, Apparel & Luxury Goods sector. … Read more
Anthony Vaccarello at the helm of Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent confirms Anthony Vaccarello Hire. On 1st April, Yves Saint Laurent announced the departure of Creative and Image Director Hedi Slimane. Three days later, the luxury Maison confirms Anthony Vaccarello, the creative director of Versus Versace fashion brand, as the new creation men for Yves Saint Laurent. The 36-year-old Italian-Belgian designer Anthony Vaccarello will … Read more
Justin O’Shea to write a new chapter in the story of Brioni
Justin O’Shea was appointed Creative Director at Brioni. Brioni, the Menswear couture house owned by French luxury group Kering, announced the appointment of Justin O’Shea as new Creative Director. O’Shea will assume the responsibility for the House’s collections and image effective from April 1st 2016. He joins from the online retailer mytheresa.com where he most … Read more