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.
Beauty, guest designer and 'Motion': what Pitti Uomo 109 has to offer
Following Pitti Immagine's announcement of Soshi Otsuki and Hed Mayner as the first guest designers for Pitti Uomo, the trade fair organiser is now revealing the special project and further plans for the upcoming January edition. The trade fair will take place from January 13 to 16 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence. During the 109th edition...
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Safilo: net sales up 2.2 percent in nine months, reaching 758.4 million
Safilo has reported a third quarter of resilient sales growth at constant exchange rates, amid a still uncertain environment impacted by currency fluctuations. Net sales stood at 220.8 million, up 2.1 percent at constant exchange rates, in the three-month period. In the first nine months, net sales reached 758.4 million, up 2.2 percent at...
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Deloitte study: “Half of all consumers have no favourite brand”
In a global environment of uncertainty and mistrust, brands nevertheless remain an important point of reference. Over the past five years, trust in domestic companies has increased for 43.1 percent of respondents, a rise of 28.6 percent. Trust in small, niche brands grew by 29.2 percent for 39 percent of respondents. Large brands also saw an...
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Polimoda Talent also awards a digital runway casting solution platform
Luigi Simonetti and Syncroni by Hatem Ben Hassine are the winners of Polimoda's Talent 2025. This is the programme that transforms the innovative ideas of the school's students and alumni, guiding them through a journey of entrepreneurial growth and experimentation in the fashion sector. After six months of development, mentorship and design...
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Accademia Costume & moda presents 12 young talents on the runway
Twelve talents from Accademia Costume & moda showcased their collections in Milan on October 29, during Fashion Graduate Italia. For the occasion, Accademia Costume & moda (ACM) presented the haute couture capsule collections created by twelve designers from the academic master's in Haute Couture, Fashion Design. The collections were developed...
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Marcolin Group revenue increases 2 percent in first nine months of 2025
Marcolin Group achieved solid results in the first nine months ended September 30, 2025, with revenue growing by 2.1 percent to 416.6 million euros or 3.8 percent at constant exchange rates, successfully consolidating its performance despite a challenging international economic climate marked by commercial uncertainty. Adjusted EBITDA improved...
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Roberto Cavalli and Tomorrow partner to strengthen international wholesale strategy
Roberto Cavalli has signed a new global partnership with Tomorrow, a fashion development platform recognised for its commitment to promoting creativity and the strategic growth of brands. In a statement, the management explained that starting from the autumn/winter 2026 season, Tomorrow will represent Roberto Cavalli, managing the global...
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Ied students showcase at Fashion Graduate Italia 2025
Ied students showcased their collections in Milan today, opening Fashion Graduate Italia. The event, which runs until October 30, is organised by Piattaforma Sistema Formativo Moda. This third-sector body is a hub that brings together Italian post-graduate institutions and academies in the fashion sector. It is sponsored by the Lombardy Region...
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Mic presents future of denim to students at Jean School in Amsterdam
The Mic spa team was invited by the Jean School in Amsterdam, a school entirely dedicated to the development of denim, to share its experience and knowledge with students. On October 23, Mic presented its innovative yarn solutions to students, focusing on specific applications for the denim industry. Mic's thread has been used at the Jean School...
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Vestiaire Collective and Ganni launch a new resale service
Vestiaire Collective has signed a new partnership with the Copenhagen-based brand Ganni, introducing a dedicated service that allows the brand's community to give its pre-loved items a new story. Customers can now send their items from the brand directly through the Vestiaire Collective platform. Once the items are reviewed and accepted, sellers...
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