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Op-Ed | Inclusivity Demands More Than a Show

17 October 2019 • By Jason Campbell

Op-Ed | Inclusivity Demands More Than a Show

The fashion industry has staged an extraordinary consumer-facing performance of inclusivity, but its power structure remains anything but inclusive, argues Jason Campbell.

Adut Akech, Top Model: On Inclusivity

1 October 2019 • By BoF Team

1 October 2019 • By BoF Team

The Sudanese refugee is currently one of the top models in the world. See what she has to say about the role of inclusivity in fashion.

Adut Akech, Top Model: On Inclusivity

The Sudanese refugee is currently one of the top models in the world. See what she has to say about the role of inclusivity in fashion.

How Valentino Embraced Diversity

1 October 2019 • By Tim Blanks

Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli has reimagined the storied Roman fashion house as an extraordinary hybrid of extravagance and inclusivity, casting black models like Sudanese refugee Adut Akech to bring a modern edge to his couture and send a message to the world.

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How Valentino Embraced Diversity

Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli has reimagined the storied Roman fashion house as an extraordinary hybrid of extravagance and inclusivity, casting black models like Sudanese refugee Adut Akech to bring a modern edge to his couture and send a message to the world.

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At Couture, Clothes Versus Concepts

5 July 2019 • By Angelo Flaccavento

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At Couture, Clothes Versus Concepts

Only at John Galliano’s Maison Margiela did concept and clothing truly fit together, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

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Valentino’s Haute Humanism

4 July 2019 • By Tim Blanks

Pierpaolo Piccioli's insistence on diversity and inclusivity has brought couture down to earth at the same time as he has sent it soaring to heaven.

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Valentino’s Haute Humanism

Pierpaolo Piccioli's insistence on diversity and inclusivity has brought couture down to earth at the same time as he has sent it soaring to heaven.

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A Journey of the Mind at Valentino

20 June 2019 • By Tim Blanks

Pierpaolo Piccioli appealed to the power of imagination, but the show lacked conviction.

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A Journey of the Mind at Valentino

Pierpaolo Piccioli appealed to the power of imagination, but the show lacked conviction.

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Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands

9 May 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

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Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands

To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.

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Valentino Revenue Growth Slowed in 2018

17 April 2019 • By Reuters

17 April 2019 • By Reuters

The Italian group's revenues totalled around €1.2 billion ($1.36 billion) last year, said chief executive Stefano Sassi.

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Valentino Revenue Growth Slowed in 2018

The Italian group's revenues totalled around €1.2 billion ($1.36 billion) last year, said chief executive Stefano Sassi.

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What the Return of the Cargo Pant Reveals About Consumer Psychology

27 March 2019 • By Elizabeth Holmes

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What the Return of the Cargo Pant Reveals About Consumer Psychology

Why the polarising style is trending at every segment of the spending spectrum.

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Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't

20 March 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

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Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't

The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?