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Unless you’re Salma Hayek, it’s unlikely that you’d be able to charm PPR CEO François Henri-Pinault with any sort of effectiveness. But somehow, Alexander Wang managed to do it—snagging the top job at Balenciaga with his undeniable charm and growing fan base in emerging markets like China. We knew Wang liked to please—his infamous after parties are prime example—but pleasing Pinault? That’s a whole new level.