Valentino

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.

Why Fashion’s ‘Pink Tax’ Means Women Pay More

23 March 2016 • By Kate Abnett

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Why Fashion’s ‘Pink Tax’ Means Women Pay More

Many luxury fashion brands charge women more than men for similar products. What’s behind fashion’s ‘pink tax’?

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Valentino’s Qatari Owner Said to Explore IPO of Designer Company

8 October 2015 • By Bloomberg

8 October 2015 • By Bloomberg

The Qatari owners of Valentino Fashion Group SpA are exploring options including an initial public offering of the Italian company, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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Valentino’s Qatari Owner Said to Explore IPO of Designer Company

The Qatari owners of Valentino Fashion Group SpA are exploring options including an initial public offering of the Italian company, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Op-Ed | People Power Can Clean Up Toxic Fashion

8 April 2015 • By Tristan Tremschnig

8 April 2015 • By Tristan Tremschnig

In order to reduce fashion’s environmental impact, people must pressure the suppliers to fashion’s biggest brands to publicly disclose their pollution, says Tristan Tremschnig of Greenpeace.

Op-Ed | People Power Can Clean Up Toxic Fashion

In order to reduce fashion’s environmental impact, people must pressure the suppliers to fashion’s biggest brands to publicly disclose their pollution, says Tristan Tremschnig of Greenpeace.

Has Private Equity Learned Its Lesson on Fashion Investments?

4 August 2014 • By BoF Team

4 August 2014 • By BoF Team

Current market reports indicate that private equity firm Permira Advisers is aiming to sell its majority stake in Hugo Boss and re-opening talks to invest in Roberto Cavalli. What lessons can private equity firms learn from the company’s last major fashion investment?

Has Private Equity Learned Its Lesson on Fashion Investments?

Current market reports indicate that private equity firm Permira Advisers is aiming to sell its majority stake in Hugo Boss and re-opening talks to invest in Roberto Cavalli. What lessons can private equity firms learn from the company’s last major fashion investment?