Founder & Chairman, Aldo Group
The Canadian footwear mogul founded his vertically integrated shoe company 40 years ago; it now turns over almost $2 billion a year.
Founder, Inditex
The Spanish apparel mogul pioneered the ‘fast fashion’ business model at vertically-integrated goliath Zara.
Founder, Theory
The fashion executive and third-generation ‘garmento’ has expanded the contemporary fashion market and has interests in a number of hot emerging labels.
Chairman & Chief Executive, LVMH
The French business magnate controls more than 60 brands including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Givenchy and Celine.
Former Co-Chief Executive, Richemont
As one of the most esteemed executives in the industry, he oversaw Richemont's fashion portfolio of Chloé, Alaïa and Dunhill.
Founder & Chief Executive, Brunello Cucinelli
The Italian entrepreneur has become known as the 'king of cashmere' for his luxury knits and ethical, sustainable and humanist approach to business.
President of Fashion, Chanel; President, Fédération de la Haute Couture
The accomplished fashion executive emphasises creativity and measured growth at one of the industry’s most prestigious brands.
Former Chairman, Condé Nast
The career publisher was head of the American consumer magazine giant, which publishes industry titles W and Vogue, among others.
Chief Executive, Tod's
The prominent Italian business magnate deftly grew his father’s shoemaking business into a global luxury leather goods group and is now leading the brand's turnaround.
Chairman, Tom Ford International
The skilled executive rescued Gucci from near-bankrupcty before going on to help launch Tom Ford International.
Group Chairman, Fung Group & Honorary Chairman, Li & Fung
The business mogul oversees his family’s extensive investments, including a leading global fashion sourcing firm with an extensive global network of suppliers and distributors.
Former Chief Executive, PVH Corp.
The former accountant led the world’s largest shirt company and owner of classic American brands such as Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.
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