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.
Valentino: CEO Jacopo Venturini to reportedly step down
Valentino CEO Jacopo Venturini was reportedly leaving the company. According to The Platform, the executive was on leave and is to now exit the company "to take time for himself". The company confirmed to MFF that "Venturini was temporarily absent and on leave for health reasons". Valentino’s revenue was relatively stable compared to the...
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Integrating AI into the organisational structure: Are companies at Pitti ready?
Global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to more than double by 2028, reaching 632 billion dollars, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide. Additionally, as Jorge Amar, senior partner at McKinsey, highlights in a report, "we are entering a world where we will have to...
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Edizione: Benetton holding company's value reaches 13.2 billion euros
Yesterday, in Treviso, the shareholders' meeting of Edizione (the holding company of the Italian brand Benetton), chaired by Alessandro Benetton, approved the 2024 financial results. These showed consolidated revenues increasing to 10.1 billion euros (from 9.5 billion euros in 2023) and a net asset value of 13.2 billion euros (from 11.7 billion...
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Who is Leo dell'Orco, Giorgio Armani's right-hand man
The first official endorsement was in June 2021, when Giorgio Armani, at the end of the men's fashion show, appeared hand in hand with Leo Dell'Orco. "It felt right to come out with Leo, who has been helping me with the men's collections for so many years; he is my collaborator and is very good, just like my niece Silvana is with womenswear. So,...
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Giorgio Armani to miss Milan Fashion Week shows
In a late afternoon press release, Armani announced that Giorgio Armani would not be present at his scheduled shows for men’s fashion week, which began today in Milan. "Regarding the Emporio Armani show tomorrow and the Giorgio Armani show on Monday, June 23, we wish to inform you that Mr Armani, currently convalescing at home, will not be...
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NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show to make European debut in Paris this September
Details of the first European edition of NRF: Retail’s Big Show Europe, taking place in Paris from September 16 to 18, were presented this morning in Milan. The event, which has always been held in New York, aims to unite the established missions of Paris Retail Week (Comexposium Group) and the renowned National Retail Federation (NRF). Arnaud...
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Borletti group and Quadrivio & Pambianco acquire Twinset
Borletti Group and Quadrivio & Pambianco, through the private equity vehicle Made in Italy Fund II, acquired one hundred percent of Italian fashion brand Twinset from the private equity fund Carlyle, which had controlled it since 2017. The transaction involves equal participation between the two investors, who will jointly support the company's...
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Creative Director Francesco Risso exits Marni
Marni and creative director Francesco Risso are parting ways after ten years. A successor has not yet been named. “Under Francesco’s creative direction, Marni gave new impetus to the brand. His bold creative evolution led to the renewal of the women’s collections, the expansion of the men’s collections, and the development of shows and immersive...
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Luca de Meo exits Renault, reportedly joins Kering as CEO
Luca de Meo has resigned from his position as chief executive officer of Renault and, according to French newspaper Le Figaro, could become CEO of the luxury group Kering. The news comes as Kering’s chairman and chief executive officer, François-Henri Pinault, decided to separate his respective roles The news that de Meo was leaving his position...
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La Perla saved: Former Expedia CEO Peter Kern is the new owner
The name of the new owner who acquired the La Perla brand and production site has finally been revealed, saving 210 jobs and creating forty new positions. Peter Kern, former chief executive officer of Expedia and wine investor, purchased La Perla. The name of the new owner was revealed by the Roman newspaper, Il Messaggero, citing sources from...
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