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.
Peninsula heads to Dubai and launches father and son line
Florence - Italian swimwear brand Peninsula presented its new father and son line at Pitti Uomo this week. The line extends the brand's offering to children for the first time. The brand was founded in Rome by Edoardo Pasolini in 2018. Last year it announced the entry of A. Moda spa into the project through a five-year exclusive worldwide...
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Ovs spa: sales up 7 percent in the first quarter
Ovs spa reported net sales of 381 million euros in the first quarter, an increase of 7 percent compared to the same period in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA jumped by 27 percent to 35.7 million euros. During the period, the EBITDA margin on sales grew from 7.9 percent to 9.4 percent. All major banners and brands performed excellently, with positive...
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Sunnei brand is in liquidation
Sunnei srl is in liquidation. The brand's name is a play on the Italian mispronunciation of 'sunny', as the founders decided to satirise the use of English in other languages. The first hearing to examine the statement of liabilities has been set for September 16, 2026. The ruling of May 14, 2026, states that the debtor is "notified that they...
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Tony Ranalli appointed art director at Gas
Tony Ranalli is the new art director of Gas. The designer has over 30 years of experience in the apparel industry. Romolo D'Orazio, general manager of Gas, said: "We were not just looking for a name, but for a person capable of getting into the brand's DNA and the product, understanding its construction and guiding its evolution. Among the key...
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White Milano unveils new features for September edition
Major new developments are on the way for the upcoming edition of White Milano, set to take place from September 24 to 27. Yesterday, at Palazzo Morando in Milan, the event organisers unveiled some of the new features that will shape the next edition of the Milanese trade show. For years, the show has presented buyers with a selection of...
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Prada and Axiom Space unveil next-generation spacesuit inner layer in NY
Aerospace engineering combines with artisanal excellence and advanced product design to create astronaut garments. Yesterday in New York, Axiom Space and Prada presented the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG), a garment designed to be worn by astronauts inside the next-generation Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit....
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Henry Zankov appointed new artistic director of Diane von Furstenberg
Henry Zankov is the new artistic director of Diane von Furstenberg. Graziano de Boni, CEO of Diane von Furstenberg, announced the news in a statement. His first collection will debut in September 2026 during New York Fashion Week. In this new role, Henry Zankov will oversee the brand's entire creative direction, from collections to visual...
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Benetton Group reduces losses by over 65 percent in 2025
Benetton's turnaround plan is starting to bear fruit. The company, led by CEO Claudio Sforza, will close 2025 with losses reduced by over 65 percent. Appointed in June 2024, Sforza immediately initiated a plan to revitalise and streamline the company and its distribution network. Following the reorganisation, the sales network of the company,...
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The Ibeliv story: From Madagascar's raffia to global fashion markets
Ibeliv will be in Florence for Pitti Uomo in June, presenting an immersive installation dedicated to the underwater world. The brand is already well-known in Italy, having previously participated in several editions of White Milano. Ibeliv was founded 13 years ago by designer Liv Ramanandraibe, born in 1981 and originally from Madagascar. The...
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Marquee Brands signs agreement with Damac Group to acquire majority stake in Roberto Cavalli
Marquee Brands has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Roberto Cavalli, through a strategic partnership with the Dubai-based Damac Group. Closing of the transaction is expected in the second quarter of 2026 The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, after which Damac Group will “remain a...
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