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.
Creative direction reshuffle: Does the trust between CEO and creative director have an expiration date?
With Maria Grazia Chiuri's departure from Dior now official, new appointments are anticipated. It seems as though all that is missing is the station master's whistle and the call of “all aboard” to begin this latest journey towards a new creative direction in luxury fashion. We are witnessing a continuous reshuffling of creative directors; only...
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New investor found for La Perla: Production and jobs secured
The wait is over for La Perla. As the Italian Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy (Mimit) announced today, an industrial investor has been found for the Italian lingerie label. This investor is expected to secure production and jobs, leading the heritage brand into a new future. The new industrial player, along with the associated...
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In Italy, a new protocol is introduced to combat exploitation in fashion production
On May 26, Luca Sburlati, the president of the Italian textile association Confindustria Moda, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at tackling illegality and exploitation in the local fashion production chain. With this, the Confindurstria Moda thus confirms its full willingness to collaborate with public institutions and other...
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Dsquared2 and Staff International settle legal dispute, agree to continue collaboration
Peace has been made between Dsquared2 and Staff International. The duo have signed a strategic agreement to continue their collaboration in the production and distribution of Dsquared2's ready-to-wear collections. “This decision will lay the foundations for a collaborative approach, with Staff International supporting the brand in the...
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Who is Pierpaolo Piccioli: From his synonymous uniform to his protection of freedoms
Pierpaolo Piccioli's new path has now been unveiled. The Italian designer has been named as the successor to Demna at Balenciaga, where he will unveil his first collection for the Kering-owned brand in October, at Paris Fashion Week. Here is everything you need to know about him. Pierpaolo Piccioli was born in Rome on August 29, 1967. He lives...
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Geox: revenues down 2.4 percent in first quarter
Geox spa approved the results for March 31, 2025, today. Consolidated revenues for the first three months of 2025 amounted to 189.0 million euros, a decrease of 2.4 percent compared to the previous year (-2.6 percent at constant exchange rates). The decline was mainly due to the performance of the wholesale and retail channels, only partially...
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Francesco Scognamiglio buys back his brand and aims to relaunch with an event in naples
The designer Francesco Scognamiglio is buying back his brand from the Malaysian fund Y Capital Management, to whom he had sold it in 2021, following difficulties encountered during the Covid period. He aims to relaunch with an event in Naples, scheduled for June. For the Neapolitan designer, it marks a return to his roots and a fresh start,...
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New concept for Terranova brand: First Riviera 2.0 store in Milan
Terranova, a young and contemporary clothing brand that is part of the Teddy Group, created the new Riviera 2.0 concept store. After recently debuting at the “Il Centro” shopping centre in Arese, Milan, the new format will arrive in over 20 stores in 10 countries by the end of 2025. In April, two affiliated stores with this concept will open:...
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Glenn Martens to debut with couture collection for Maison Margiela
More details have emerged regarding Glenn Martens’ highly anticipated debut as creative director of Maison Margiela. The Belgian designer is scheduled to present his inaugural couture collection for the house during Paris Haute Couture Week for autumn/winter 2025, which is scheduled to take place from July 7 to 10. According to the fashion...
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Marcolin: Revenues up 1.2 percent in first quarter
Revenue for Italian eyewear company Marcolin increased by 1.2 percent in the first quarter, reaching 147.3 million dollars, compared to the first quarter of 2024 at current exchange rates (plus 2.0 percent at constant perimeter). The margin recorded in the first three months of 2025 was positive: adjusted earnings before interest, taxes,...
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