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.
How Nothink Shoes solves the high heel vs. comfort dilemma
"I wanted a product that would eliminate the compromise between beauty and practicality, helping women to live with more freedom and light-heartedness," says Asia Pellegrini, the under-30 founder of Nothink Shoes, the brand for all heel lovers. The idea came from Asia Pellegrini, the under-30 founder of this shoe label. It was made possible by...
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Tod's group completes restoration of Palazzo Marino in Milan
Tod's has completed the restoration of Palazzo Marino in Milan. A press conference was held yesterday to mark the completion of the restoration. The event was attended by the mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, and the chairman of the Tod's Group, Diego Della Valle. Palazzo Marino has been the seat of the municipal administration since 1861 and is a...
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New directors appointed to Pitti Immagine Board
Antonio De Matteis has been confirmed as president of Pitti Immagine. The board of directors of the Centro di Firenze per la moda italiana (Cfmi), chaired by Antonella Mansi, met yesterday, April 15, at the Museo del Tessuto in Prato. Subsequently, an extraordinary shareholders' meeting of Pitti Immagine, comprised of Cfmi and Confindustria...
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Brunello Cucinelli closes first quarter with revenues up 8 percent
Brunello Cucinelli closed the first quarter of 2026 with total revenues of 369.1 million euros (431.3 million dollars), representing an increase of +14 percent at constant exchange rates and +8.1 percent at current exchange rates. The company achieved an excellent performance in the retail channel, increasing by +20.1 percent at constant...
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Stefano Gabbana steps down as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana
A farewell to the creative duo Dolce & Gabbana. Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana. Alfonso Dolce has taken over the role. Gabbana is now considering the future of his 40 percent stake, marking a crucial phase for the fashion house. Gabbana, 63, founded the fashion house with then-partner Domenico Dolce This was...
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The late Adriano Goldschmied: "We are experiencing an epochal change, the focus should be on quality and lower costs"
This interview was previously published in Italian on 26 March 2026. With the passing of Adriano Goldschmied earlier this week we decided to translate it. Denim's roots date back to the 1500s. Despite its age, this fabric is still very much in fashion and relevant. Many luxury brands have featured it in their latest collections, appealing to...
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Adriano Goldschmied, godfather of denim, dies at 82
Adriano Goldschmied, known as the godfather of denim, has passed away today in Castelfranco Veneto at the age of 82. He was known everywhere for the brands he created and for his commitment to sustainability in the denim industry. A true gentleman with a kind manner, Goldschmied was always willing to share his vast knowledge in the field of...
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EssilorLuxottica acquires stake in Thailand's Top Charoen
Eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica has made an overseas acquisition. The company has acquired a “significant” stake in Top Charoen, making it a partner. The transaction, for which financial details were not disclosed, consolidates the long-standing collaboration between the two companies. “The partnership with Top Charoen strengthens our presence in...
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JiyongKim to be another special guest at Pitti Uomo
Following Simone Rocha, Dsm Kei Ninomiya and Danish brand Sunflower, there will be another special guest for Pitti Uomo, the trade fair scheduled in Florence from June 16 to 19. This is JiyongKim, the brand named after South Korean designer Jiyong Kim, who stood out among the top talents at the 2024 edition of the Lvmh Prize. During Pitti Uomo,...
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Pitti Immagine cancels E-p Summit edition in Florence
Pitti Immagine has cancelled the E-p Summit edition, a trade fair scheduled for April 9, 2026 at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence, due to participation demand. A few months ago, a decision was made to reduce the event dedicated to fashion technologies to a single day. On March 19, as stated on the trade fair's website, the company decided to...
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