In an era where the fashion industry’s sustainability rhetoric often outpaces its results, Kering, the luxury conglomerate behind Gucci, Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta, has unveiled what it calls a “Water-Positive Strategy.” The initiative marks the latest chapter in the group’s climate response, this time addressing water scarcity and...
Apr 30, 2025
The litany of underwhelming results from Kering, most recently another sharp downturn at Gucci, has provoked a rare public debate over the stewardship of the group's chief, François-Henri Pinault. As industry commentator Astrid Wendlandt observed in Miss Tweed, Pinault’s steadfast loyalty to the empire his father built may now be an obstacle to...
Apr 28, 2025
In an age when luxury brands are tripping over themselves to chase virality, some of fashion’s most visionary leaders are choosing silence over noise—and winning. Bottega Veneta’s social media exit in 2021 was once seen as a bold, even questionable move. But as of Q4 2024, the Italian house has surged to sixth place on the Lyst Index of hottest...
Apr 25, 2025
Following a disappointing quarter, Kering is under increasing pressure as its crown jewel, Gucci, struggles through a challenging transition. Industry analysts warn that the global luxury sector is entering a period of stagnation, and Gucci, once Kering’s fastest-growing brand, appears especially vulnerable. Gucci’s 25 percent drop in Q1 sales...
Apr 24, 2025
Paris - Luxury group Kering, still weighed down by its flagship brand Gucci, announced on Wednesday a 14 percent drop in sales to 3.88 billion euros in the first quarter of 2025 and is "redoubling its vigilance to overcome macro- economic turbulence". "As we anticipated, Kering faced a difficult start to the year," said its chief executive...
Apr 23, 2025
When Prada this week confirmed its acquisition of Versace for 1.25bn euros it was both a business transaction as much as a symbolic repatriation of Italian heritage. As the dominance of French conglomerates LVMH and Kering has become the established order in luxury fashion—owning Italian crown jewels from Fendi to Gucci—the Prada Group's...
Apr 11, 2025
In the ecosystem where fashion, film, and culture converge, Kering’s Women In Motion has carved out a space not only for reflection, but for redefinition. Launched by the French luxury group at the Festival de Cannes in 2015, the initiative has grown into a vital platform for recalibrating the gender narrative within the creative industries—one...
Apr 9, 2025
French luxury goods group Kering SA is investing in its eyewear division. On Thursday, the group announced corresponding agreements with two Italian eyewear manufacturers. According to the agreement, the subsidiary Kering Eyewear will acquire all shares in Visard Srl and a minority stake in Mistral Srl, founded as a spin-off from Visard in 1991....
Apr 3, 2025
Luxury group Kering (Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga) and investment firm Ardian have closed their investment transaction regarding a portfolio of three prime real estate assets in Paris according to an announcement on Thursday. The terms are in line with the news released on 15th January, namely a sale of 837 million euros...
Mar 28, 2025
Kering’s long-anticipated announcement of Demna as Gucci’s new artistic director was met with a tepid response from investors, falling short of the market confidence the luxury conglomerate had likely hoped for. Shares in Kering closed 10 percent lower on Friday, underscoring concerns that the appointment alone is not enough to signal a decisive...
Mar 17, 2025
The shock announcement on Thursday of Demna’s appointment at Gucci was a fashion marriage many did not see coming. After months of speculation about who would replace Sabato De Sarno—would it be Hedi Slimane, who had reportedly already gone real estate shopping in Milan, or another number two who had been flying under the radar, like the earlier...
Mar 14, 2025
Kering has found its new creative lead for Gucci. Balenciaga’s Demna, who dropped his last name Gvasalia for professional purposes in 2021, has been appointed as the Italian luxury house’s new artistic director. He will take up the post early July 2025, a press release from Kering has revealed. The group’s decision to turn to Demna leant on his...
Mar 13, 2025