Valentino News & Analysis

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Can Valentino Bring Radicalism to Its Romanticism?

27 September 2020 • By Angelo Flaccavento

Pierpaolo Piccioli wants to make Valentino the house of romanticism fired with radicalism, an exciting prospect. Today, the romanticism was there; the radicalism a little less.

Ready-to-Wear - Spring 2021

Can Valentino Bring Radicalism to Its Romanticism?

Pierpaolo Piccioli wants to make Valentino the house of romanticism fired with radicalism, an exciting prospect. Today, the romanticism was there; the radicalism a little less.

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Why Fashion ‘Slavery’ Is Making Headlines

10 July 2020 • By Vikram Alexei Kansara

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Why Fashion ‘Slavery’ Is Making Headlines

Fashion’s mistreatment of garment workers is widespread, but this week, allegations of ‘modern slavery’ at suppliers of British ultra-fast fashion label Boohoo have ignited a firestorm. Why now?

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Why Fashion Brands and Their Retail Landlords Are Suing Each Other

26 June 2020 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Why Fashion Brands and Their Retail Landlords Are Suing Each Other

After months of pandemic-inflicted shutdown, a legal battle over who’s responsible for rent was inevitable. The outcome for any of these cases will set a precedence for the whole industry.

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Valentino CEO Says Mayhoola Is Long Term Shareholder

6 February 2020 • By Reuters

6 February 2020 • By Reuters

Stefano Sassi does not rule out further expansion of the group.

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Valentino CEO Says Mayhoola Is Long Term Shareholder

Stefano Sassi does not rule out further expansion of the group.

Valentino's Pierpaolo Piccioli: On Inclusivity

1 October 2019 • By BoF Team

1 October 2019 • By BoF Team

The creative director of the Italian luxury house has embedded diversity into the its creative vision.

Valentino's Pierpaolo Piccioli: On Inclusivity

The creative director of the Italian luxury house has embedded diversity into the its creative vision.

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Back to the Essence at Valentino

30 September 2019 • By Tim Blanks

Pierpaolo Piccioli's enthusiasm for couture’s extravagance never wilts, and with this collection, he found a way to insinuate it into ready-to-wear.

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Back to the Essence at Valentino

Pierpaolo Piccioli's enthusiasm for couture’s extravagance never wilts, and with this collection, he found a way to insinuate it into ready-to-wear.

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Despite the Critics, Maria Grazia Chiuri's Dior Is a Success

24 September 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

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Despite the Critics, Maria Grazia Chiuri's Dior Is a Success

Today’s Christian Dior show may again disappoint critics, but lacklustre reviews haven’t slowed momentum at the house, where sales are expected to grow 26 percent this year, according to Morgan Stanley.

Expect Experimental Evolution, Not Revolution, at Valentino

12 January 2017 • By Imran Amed

Expect Experimental Evolution, Not Revolution, at Valentino

In their first-ever joint interview, creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli and chief executive Stefano Sassi speak to Imran Amed about their strategy for Valentino as the brand scales beyond €1 billion in annual revenue and stages its first Pre-Fall show in New York.

The China Edit | Homegrown Labels, Valentino Cuts Prices, Macau's Luxury Shoppers

3 May 2016 • By Kate Abnett

3 May 2016 • By Kate Abnett

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

The China Edit | Homegrown Labels, Valentino Cuts Prices, Macau's Luxury Shoppers

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

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Valentino Offers $569 Million for Balmain, Reports Les Echos

3 April 2016 • By Reuters

3 April 2016 • By Reuters

Italian fashion house Valentino, owned by Qatar's Mayhoola for Investments, has offered €500 million to buy Pierre Balmain, French newspaper Les Echos reported Sunday.

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Valentino Offers $569 Million for Balmain, Reports Les Echos

Italian fashion house Valentino, owned by Qatar's Mayhoola for Investments, has offered €500 million to buy Pierre Balmain, French newspaper Les Echos reported Sunday.