Kering

Kering is proud to spotlight women photographers in Paris. Throughout the year, Kering, through its Women In Motion program unveiled original posters in central Paris, celebrating women photographers. Portraits and self-portraits from Women In Motion Award for Photography winners were showcased Rue du Louvre in the 1st arrondissements, reflecting the photographers’ unique perspectives and creating an exceptional open-air gallery. Women In Motion was launched by Kering in 2015 to champion gender equality in the film industry and spotlight women in filmmaking. The program now spans several artistic and cultural disciplines, including photography. In 2019, Kering partnered with Les Rencontres d’Arles, extending the Women In Motion program to the festival’s calendar. Together, they created the Women In Motion Award for photography, which aims to raise the profile of women photographers. Pictured below:  Susan Meiselas (2019 Women In Motion Award for Photography) Sabine Weiss (2020 Women In Motion Award for Photography) Liz Johnson Artur (2021 Women In Motion Award for Photography)  Babette Mangolte (2022 Women In Motion Award for Photography)   Rosângela Rennó (2023 Women In Motion Award for Photography) Ishiuchi Miyako (2024 Women In Motion Award for Photography) L'Art dans la Ville Les Rencontres de la photographie, Arles #WomenInMotion Photo credits: Marie Hamel & Jean-Luc Perreard  

Kering unveils this year’s cohort of scholarship recipients from the Gucci Changemakers North America Scholars Program. Furthering Gucci’s commitment to nurturing talent and promoting creativity within their communities, the House is excited to announce the fifth cohort of talented scholarship recipients through the Gucci Changemakers North America Scholars Program. Each recipient will be awarded scholarship and the opportunity to participate in the Gucci Program for Scholars, a virtual educational program for university-level students that will help them navigate various creative industries. The next round of applications for the Gucci North America Changemakers Scholarship Program will open in late Fall 2024. For more information: https://lnkd.in/dQbcTEPU hashtag#GucciChangemakers hashtag#GucciScholars hashtag#GucciEquilibrium hashtag#GucciCommunity

Kering unveils Couture 53 on BALENCIAGA’s Apple Vision Pro App for Apple’s Vision Pro Headset. The first time a fashion brand is broadcasting a show leveraging the technology of Apple Vision Pro, Balenciaga has created a specially developed app that can be downloaded on the newly introduced device—a wearable, immersive computer headset powered by vision OS, an operating system that is navigated by using only eye and hand movements, and the voice. Available from today, Balenciaga’s 53rd Couture Collection runway show. This collection was presented a few weeks ago at the Label’s Historic Couture Salons on Avenue George V in Paris. Also available on the Apple Vision Pro app, The Balenciaga Spring 25 show in Shanghai, with exclusive drone views and stereoscopic footage supplemented with an interactive look book feature. The app also offers access to past collection content, to be explored in an oversized screen, offering users the opportunity to see Balenciaga creations in a virtual space that echoes the detail and artistry of the brand’ s physical garments. The Apple Vision Pro represents a leap in spatial computing, allowing unprecedented levels of immersion, precision, and performance. The Balenciaga Apple Vision Pro app uses a simplified, intuitive interface that focuses on content interactions to better integrate with the expansive ecosystem. Learn more : https://lnkd.in/eKaXdHVS #Balenciaga

RÉSULTATS SEMESTRIELS 2024 Chiffre d’affaires du Groupe : 9,0 milliards d’euros, -11% en données publiées et en comparable Résultat opérationnel courant : 1,6 milliard d’euros « Dans un environnement de marché défavorable qui pèse sur notre chiffre d'affaires et notre profitabilité, nous travaillons avec constance à créer les conditions du retour à la croissance. Nos Maisons poursuivent leurs investissements pour enrichir leurs offres, accroître l’impact de leurs actions de communication, et renforcer l’exclusivité de leur distribution. Nous veillons à ce que chacun de ces investissements soit créateur de valeur sur la durée. Bien que le contexte actuel puisse influer sur le rythme d’exécution de notre stratégie, notre détermination et notre confiance sont plus fortes que jamais. » François-Henri Pinault, Président-Directeur général https://lnkd.in/dSEttZaW

FIRST-HALF 2024 RESULTS Group revenue: €9.0 billion, down 11% as reported and on a comparable basis Recurring operating income: €1.6 billion   “In a challenging market environment, which adds pressure on our top line and profitability, we are working assiduously to create the conditions for a return to growth. Our Houses pursue their investments to enrich their offer, intensify the impact of their communications, and reinforce the exclusivity of their distribution. We make certain that every one of these investments creates value for the long term. While the current context might impact the pace of our execution, our determination and confidence are stronger than ever.” François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer https://lnkd.in/dKygpRiP

Kering unveils details from Boucheron’s new Carte Blanche collection, Or Bleu, dedicated to a vital and precious resource – water. To create the new Or Bleu Carte Blanche High Jewelry collection, Boucheron’s Creative Director Claire Choisne and her team embarked on an inspirational journey to Iceland, where the waters are strong, powerful, and raw. Amidst this breathtaking scenery, water became the muse for the "Or Bleu" collection. Each of the 26 new High Jewelry pieces are like a snapshot of nature. To illustrate this vision, German landscape photographer Jan Erik Waider followed Claire's journey, capturing Iceland through her eyes. His photographs perfectly illustrate the parallels between the natural elements and the corresponding High Jewelry pieces of Or Bleu. Sound and High Jewelry intertwine under the same vision. This year, Maison Boucheron collaborated with the French artist Molecule. Following Claire Choisne's footsteps in Iceland, he stepped into nature to capture the real sounds of waterfalls and crashing waves to create a composition especially made for the 'Or Bleu' collection. Sharing Boucheron's values and vision, he was a natural fit for this collaboration. His compositions add an auditory element, capturing the raw, powerful forces of water that inspired the new 26 High Jewelry creations. Discover more about Claire Choisne's journey and the collaboration with Jan Erik Waider and Molecule in the new podcast miniseries on the 'Boucheron True Stories' channel – available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. https://lnkd.in/eR8Gn3Gp #CarteBlancheHighJewelry #OrBleu

In celebration of Kering's commitment to sustainability, employees from the Group and our Houses joined our beekeeping team for a day-long introduction to biodiversity.   In the morning, small groups harvested honey from the beehives in the Kering gardens, under the supervision of our beekeepers. This was followed by an insightful conversation with eminent insect scientist François Lasserre, about the often-misconceived role of insects in our ecosystems.   Participants also had the chance to craft their own candles made with beeswax and learn more about the honey extraction process. To top off the day, everyone enjoyed a honey tasting session, experiencing the rich, diverse flavors of our sustainably harvested honey.   Apiterra Ekodev   Learn more about Kering’s biodiversity strategy: https://lnkd.in/eZDDG7rz    #KeringForSustainability Photos Credits: Marie Hamel & Eric Sander

Kering presents Alexander McQueen Autumn Winter 2024. By Seán McGirr. Set against the backdrop of East London, the campaign captures the renegade glamour of the city’s youth — the diverse characters navigating concrete banks and sprawling streets, seeking its primal pleasures. Their style is tactile; twisted; taut. Uncover the #McQueenAW24 story: https://lnkd.in/eSVcT5Zf

Yesterday, Kering Chief Sustainability and Institutional Affairs Officer, Marie-Claire Daveu attended Christie's Art+Tech summit in New York.    Taking part in a panel discussion in conversation with Julien Pradels, Christie’s Global Head of Operations, on ‘Thoughtful Luxury’, Marie-Claire Daveu highlighted the role of the Luxury industry in driving sustainability:  “Luxury has a strong responsibility in changing the paradigm because it is a fact: when it comes to raising awareness on environmental issues, scientists sometimes have less impact on the general public than artistic directors do. Therefore, Luxury needs to use its influential voice to help shift how the industry operates.”    Further, she added that in order to drive change effectively, companies have to put sustainability at the core of their strategy, after which both leaders and managers in the organizations need to be incentivized on quantitative sustainability targets.   Learn more about Kering’s sustainability commitments: https://lnkd.in/e3s95QC   #KeringForSustainability

Kering unveils GINORI ARTE exhibition at NOMAD Capri by Ginori 1735 set in the stunning La Certosa di San Giacomo. Ginori Arte is thrilled to announce an exclusive exhibition dedicated to contemporary porcelain art at NOMAD Capri, set in the stunning La Certosa di San Giacomo. As part of the REBORN PROJECT, Ginori 1735 is proud to present a curated selection of exquisite coffee tables designed by renowned international artists. Each piece is a unique work of art, meticulously hand-painted and truly one-of-a-kind. Experience the beauty and craftsmanship of Ginori Arte.