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.
Giorgio Armani's new authorised biography to be released in September
“Giorgio secondo Armani, La vita oltre il successo” by Roberta Filippini will be available in bookshops from September 1, published by Marsilio Editori. The 368-page book, which includes a photographic insert, is the new authorised biography of the designer who passed away last September. “The memories and reflections that Giorgio Armani chose...
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Emilie Wenckstern wins Polimoda's best collection 2026 award
Emilie Wenckstern, a 27-year-old German designer and recent graduate of Polimoda's undergraduate course in Fashion Design, has won the Best Collection 2026 award. The recognition was for 'No longer human', a collection presented during the Polimoda Graduate Show 2026, which took place on June 15 in the square in front of the Manifattura Campus...
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Gutteridge opens new Boston-based logistics platform
Gutteridge has launched a strategic hub in the US to strengthen its digital channel, reduce delivery times and offer a more efficient shopping experience to its American customers. The brand, part of the Capri Group, has announced the operational launch of its new Boston logistics platform, dedicated to the direct management of e-commerce orders...
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Fashion crisis in Tuscany: Supply chain workers to strike on July 9 in Florence
Production workers in Tuscany, Italy, are preparing to go on strike on July 9 as calls for a restructuring of the supply chain landscape escalate. According to figures provided by local trade unions, 830 leather goods companies in the province of Florence have closed since 2019, affecting 7,000 employees who were partially reabsorbed by other...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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