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.
Net-a-porter: London workers to vote on strike action
“Employees at Net-a-porter are to vote on strike action after the company’s management went back on its commitment to pay the London living wage,” according to a statement from the Gmb union, which has 500,000 members in the UK. More than 100 workers at the luxury retailer's Charlton warehouse, which is part of LuxExperience, will decide whether...
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Pieter Mulier's vision for Versace to unfold in early 2027
The fashion world now has a date for the highly anticipated evolution of Versace. During a conference call following the release of the Prada Group’s 2025 results, executive chairman Lorenzo Bertelli announced that the brand’s debut collection under new creative director Pieter Mulier will premiere early next year. Mulier, who officially begins...
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Missoni remains Italian: FSI fund becomes majority shareholder
Missoni is changing its corporate structure but remains Italian. The brand is losing the Missoni family as shareholders but is continuing its Italian story with Fondo Strategico Italiano (FSI). The fund has chosen to strengthen its commitment by becoming the majority shareholder. FSI first invested in the company's capital in 2018. The...
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Boggi Milano opens in Miami at Brickell City Centre
In November, Italian clothing brand Boggi Milano strengthened its retail presence in the US with the opening of its third store in New York. A new store was also opened in Miami at the end of February. The store is located inside the Brickell City Centre, in the heart of the new Miami where business, lifestyle and entertainment meet. “Miami is...
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Allbirds secures final dismissal in long-running securities fraud battle
On February 26, Allbirds Inc. secured a definitive victory. A federal court in California dismissed a shareholder lawsuit accusing the company and its executives of financial fraud in connection with its November 2021 IPO and subsequent public statements. The court denied the plaintiffs another chance to amend their complaint. The ruling, as...
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Milan Fashion Week champions artisanal craftsmanship, creativity and quality materials
There was a great deal at stake during this edition of Milan Fashion Week. From the highly anticipated creative director debuts at brands like Gucci and Fendi to srutiny over the Armani brands, now creatively managed by Pantaleo Dell'Orco and Silvana Armani following the founder's passing, the event served as a litmus test for a revitalised...
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Sustainable design, craftsmanship, heritage brands and innovative international labels at White Milano
Finding solutions to the crisis, focusing on internationalisation and providing opportunities for all companies in the sector, including small ones, were key themes at the latest edition of White Milano. At the opening of the event last Thursday, the president of the Italian Trade Agency (ICE), Matteo Zoppas, explained the agency's efforts. The...
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Golden Goose net revenues increase 15 percent in 2025
Golden Goose saw its net revenues from the direct-to-consumer (D2C) channel grow by 21 percent year-over-year. This growth was driven by 17 new store openings in 2025. The D2C channel now represents 81 percent of total net revenues, up from 77 percent in the 2024 financial year. The company recorded solid growth across all regions, with EMEA up...
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Gucci champions street style with shoulder-slung bum bags, bare midriffs and double G thongs
The intentions and sentiments are good. “This first show of mine for Gucci introduces a universe of people, archetypes, consumers and dress codes destined to inspire my creative language for the future. It is a beginning, but already a mature one, full of intention,” Demna wrote in a letter on show day. However, it is well known that numbers are...
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Tricker’s enters new era: Roberto Menichetti appointed creative director following stake acquisition
Tricker's now has an Italian touch, with Roberto Menichetti appointed as its creative director. The decision follows a joint investment in the company by James Fayed, chairman of Turnbull & Asser, and Menichetti. They have acquired a majority stake through their investment vehicle, Blu Heartknot Uk Ltd. "Tricker's has an extraordinary history,...
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