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.
LuisaViaRoma workers go strike in Florence amid liquidation filing
Employees of Italian retailer LuisaViaRoma have gone on strike in Florence today, after union representatives announced that liquidation proceedings were being pursued by the company. As reported by La Nazione, the Italian court's protective measures under the negotiated crisis settlement procedure expired. LuisaViaRoma has announced it will...
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Japanese designer Kei Ninomiya to present at Pitti Uomo
Joining Simone Rocha, founder and creative director of her eponymous brand and guest designer for the upcoming Pitti Uomo, will be Dsm Kei Ninomiya. The event is scheduled to take place in Florence from June 16 to 19. The spotlight will be on the spirit of Dsm, the first label from Dover Street Market. This is according to Kei Ninomiya, the...
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Nike awarded 11 million dollars in counterfeiting and trade dress infringement lawsuit
A legal victory for Nike, Inc. A federal jury has awarded a total of 11 million dollars in damages to protect the trade dress of the Dunk model and against the global sale of counterfeit Nike products promoted through social media and influencer networks. Accusations concern counterfeiting and infringement of multiple iconic Nike trademarks An...
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Weekend Max Mara and Sebago launch capsule for SS2026
The new edition of the “A Weekend with Sebago” capsule collection for the spring/summer 2026 season offers a reinterpretation of the Docksides, Sebago's boat shoe. The collaboration between Weekend Max Mara and Sebago now reaches its third and final edition. This version, characterised by a white sole, is available in four different variations:...
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Belgian designer Chloë Reners recognized at ITS contest in Trieste
Belgian designer Chloë Reners has won the ITS jury special mention award. The award ceremony for the 24th edition of the contest took place on March 20, in Trieste, Italy. The organisers emphasised that the award “is designed to offer tailored support, in line with her creative needs and aspirations. More than a celebration, it represents a...
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Zegna Group talks strategy and future pathways after strong 2025 results
Ermenegildo Zegna reported revenues of 1.9 billion euros in 2025, an organic increase of 1.1 percent (-1.5 percent year-over-year), and a net profit of 109.5 million, up 20 percent from 90.9 million in 2024. This performance was supported by higher financial income and foreign exchange gains (41.5 million and 9.0 million euros, respectively),...
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Alexander McQueen initiates redundancy proceedings for 54 employees in Italy
Alexander McQueen has begun redundancy proceedings for 54 employees in Italy. “Regarding the collective redundancy procedure initiated yesterday, March 12, 2026, by Alexander McQueen, which affects 54 employees out of a total of 181, we express strong concern and clear opposition. This decision risks having an extremely significant social and...
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Jonathan Degenhardt appointed new CEO of Scarpa North America
Jonathan Degenhardt is the new chief executive officer of the North American subsidiary of Scarpa, the Italian company specialising in footwear for mountaineering, climbing, hiking, trail running and ski mountaineering. Alongside Degenhardt's appointment, two long-serving managers will be promoted to new leadership positions with additional...
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Benetton relaunches Jean's West label
Benetton Group is relaunching Jean's West: a collection inspired by the imagery of the Far West, reinterpreted through updated silhouettes, authentic details and timeless materials. Since 1974, the brand has built its language around denim and Western aesthetics, reinterpreting its most authentic codes. The brand's garments “speak to new...
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Aeffe: net worth decreased by over a third of its capital
Aeffe's net worth has decreased by over a third of its capital, according to a document published by the company. It has called a shareholders' meeting for April 1, 2026. The purpose of the meeting is to “illustrate the pro-forma equity, economic and financial situation of Aeffe from which it emerges that the company's net worth has decreased by...
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