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.
Safilo Group: Net sales up, driven by Europe and Asia Pacific
Net sales totalled 285.8 million, up 2.2 percent at constant exchange rates for the eyewear group Safilo, in the first quarter. On May 7, the board of directors of Safilo Group spa reviewed and approved the main performance indicators for the first quarter of 2025. The company's gross industrial margin stood at 60.5 percent, up 50 basis points...
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PETA attends Hermès meeting, calls for vegan bags; Dumas speaks of ‘ethical farms’
“When will Hermès ban wild animal skins and embrace ethical luxury by launching vegan Birkin and Kelly bags?” This was the question that PETA, which owns shares in the French company, put to chief executive officer Axel Dumas on April 30, during Hermès’s general meeting. “The action follows PETA's new DIY video on YouTube, which has garnered...
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Hermès to form an Artificial Intelligence Governance Committee
Data, retail tools, automation of logistics processes, and decision-making support are the main areas in which Hermès uses artificial intelligence (AI). The Parisian group, questioned by a shareholder ahead of the general meeting held in the French capital on Wednesday, April 30, discussed its relationship with AI and future developments. “AI is...
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BasicNet: consolidated revenue at 98.3 million euros in first three months
Today, the board of directors of BasicNet spa reviewed the group's performance as of March 31, 2025. Based on the figures, aggregate sales of products bearing the group's brands, developed worldwide by the network, totalled 268.8 million euros, compared to 261.2 million euros for the first three months of the previous year (plus 2.9 percent)....
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Valentino: Revenues at 1.31 billion euros, down 2 percent in financial year 2024
Italian fashion house Valentino’s revenues were largely stable compared to the previous year, totalling 1.31 billion euros in 2024, down 2 percent at constant exchange rates and 3 percent at current exchange rates, YoY. In 2023, the company closed at 1.34 billion euros. Venturini: ‘Our work took a decisive step with Alessandro Michele’s arrival...
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Rosso (Otb) on Made in Italy: ‘Everyone copies us, we must show who we are’
“Europe should be stronger and more cohesive, with strong leaders who can assert our conditions and our distinctive qualities, so as not to be at the mercy of other major powers. We ask for more transparency, loyalty, strength and the will to show our qualities. It is not right that Italy suffers, for all the values that it brings with it. We...
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Jimmy Choo isn’t losing its market appeal, as Capri Holdings considers further growth
The fairytale is over, but the shoe remains with Capri Holdings this time. The ownership of Jimmy Choo stays in the US, at least for now. The label didn’t seem to fit within the ambitions of Prada Group, which does have an industrial plan in the making for Versace. It is a fact that there is speculation that the Jimmy Choo file is still open on...
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Group OVS: Sales up 6.2 percent in FY 2024
Net sales for financial year 2024 increased by 6.2 percent to 1.63 billion euros for Italian group Ovs. Ovs and Upim, the core brands, performed very well, according to a statement. Stefanel also showed strong growth, with an accelerating second half thanks to a new stylistic direction. Excellent results were recorded in both clothing,...
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Brunello Cucinelli: Growth of 10.5 percent in first three months
Italian premium brand Brunello Cucinelli reported a turnover of 341.5 million euros for its first quarter of 2025, with growth of 10.5 percent at current exchange rates (10 percent at constant exchange rates) compared to the same quarter in the year prior. Regarding the individual geographic areas, the Americas marked 10.3 percent growth...
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Moncler's Asia performance boosts Q1 2025 revenue
Moncler reported its first quarter with consolidated group revenues of 829 million euros, up one percent at constant exchange rates, (plus one percent also at current exchange rates) compared to 818 million euros recorded in the first three months of 2024. “The start of the year was characterised by the continuation of macroeconomic and...
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