Articles by Isabella Naef
Isabella Naef has been the Senior Editor of FashionUnited Italy since 2008. She is in Milan and covers fashion and luxury goods, with a particular focus on financial and economic news and sustainability. A dual Italian and Swiss citizen, Isabella graduated in Political Science from the University of Milan. She is member of the Professional Journalists' Association since 2000, contributing to newspapers and magazines. She is passionate about covering the fashion industry during this dynamic period, where sustainability, Gen Z, and artificial intelligence are paving the way for new and exciting chapters in economic, creative, and trend history.
OTB's Renzo Rosso: “We must engage with AI, it must be a stimulus”
OTB's theory involves sourcing materials and workmanship within a 20-kilometre radius of the company's headquarters. This concept is to 'Made in Italy' what artificial intelligence and innovation are to the competitiveness and growth of the fashion industry. This summarises the strategy of Staff International, the production and logistics...
Fashion Featuredloading...
Safilo Group completes acquisition of Spy+ and Serengeti from Bollé Brands
Safilo Group (Safilo) has announced the completion of its acquisition of Spy+ and Serengeti from Bollé Brands. This follows the signing of the agreement on May 11 and the fulfilment of all customary closing conditions. The consideration for the transaction amounts to 24.6 million dollars. It was financed through the group's available financial...
BusinessMemberloading...
Gucci launches new high jewellery collection
The beauty of flowers and the elegance of nautical elements define Gucci's new high jewellery collection. The collection features four distinct families: Gucci Flora, Gucci Nodo, Everlasting G and Iconic Signatures. These include the Horsebit and Marina Chain motifs, which are testaments to the Italian craftsmanship that the maison masterfully...
Fashion loading...
Off-White launches L/Ab c/o Off-White, an accessible street style label
Off-White is launching L/Ab c/o Off-White, a new street style label within the Off-White universe. As the brand explains on its website, it is a brand created for the next generation of creatives, cultural catalysts and emerging talent. Inspired by the spirit of youthful experimentation that has long defined the label, the brand stems from...
Fashion loading...
Ermanno Scervino focuses on retail
Ermanno Scervino is focusing on its retail division. New openings include stores in Saint-Tropez; Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles; Beijing; Capri; Taormina and Prague. The company's objective is to establish a presence in the most dynamic markets and strengthen the brand's positioning. Europe and the US are confirmed as the group's strongest and most...
Retailloading...
Benetton and Sisley e-commerce sites move to Shopify
To strengthen its e-commerce channel and align the group with the best industry benchmarks, Benetton Group is consolidating its digital strategy by completing the migration of the Benetton and Sisley e-commerce sites to the Shopify platform. "The move marks a transition to a more agile and scalable technological architecture, capable of...
Retailloading...
Hsg becomes majority shareholder of Golden Goose
Hsg has become the majority shareholder of Golden Goose Group. The international venture capital and private equity firm has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in the company. Marco Bizzarri appointed non-executive chairman with immediate effect Global investment company Temasek and True Light Capital, an asset manager wholly owned by...
BusinessFeaturedMemberloading...
Valentino reports 2025 revenues of 1.12 billion
Valentino, controlled by Qatari fund Mayhoola (70 percent) and with Kering holding a 30 percent stake, has closed 2025 with 1.12 billion euros. According to the balance sheet filed by the fashion house, as reported by Il Sole 24 Ore, revenue stood at 1.12 billion euros. This represents a decrease of 15 percent compared to the previous year. The...
BusinessMemberloading...
Polimoda students create visual merchandising for Aspesi's Florence store
For the second year of the project, Aspesi Studio has launched a collaboration with Polimoda. The initiative was developed as part of Window to wonder, a new chapter of the Case of wonders format. Created by Fabio Messana and Paolo Convinto, the format invites students to engage with real briefs from the creative industry. The project featured...
Retailloading...
EUIPO works to facilitate intellectual property-backed financing
European companies whose value increasingly depends on intellectual property and other intangible assets could benefit from improved access to finance. This follows work by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) on intellectual property-backed financing. The EUIPO is responsible for managing EU trademarks, registered EU designs...
BusinessMemberloading...