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.
Global Fashion Summit: Azzurra Morelli, CEO of Pellemoda, discusses climate adaptation
Climate adaptation is a supply chain issue and cannot be solved by a single brand. This was one of the messages delivered by Azzurra Morelli, ceo of Pellemoda (Holding Morelli), an Italian luxury manufacturing company and benefit corporation committed to integrating sustainability into its industrial processes. She spoke during the Global...
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Canali announces appointment of Alessio Lillocci as creative director
Alessio Lillocci is the new creative director of menswear brand Canali. The label announced today that the appointment marks a further step in the brand's evolution, which has long been an international benchmark for contemporary men's tailoring. Designer to oversee and strengthen brand identity The designer's curriculum includes extensive...
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Safilo: sales reach 273 million euros in first quarter
Net sales for Safilo reached 272.9 million euros (320.5 million dollars) in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 0.4 percent at constant exchange rates. “The first quarter of 2026 confirmed the continuity and strength of our operational and financial performance. Our resilient business model is supported by a solid brand portfolio and...
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Primark celebrates ten years in Italy, to open three new stores
Primark has celebrated ten years in Italy. Its first store opened at Il Centro in Arese. On this occasion, the management announced a new investment of 22 million euros for the opening of three new stores. The company will create 300 new jobs as part of its continued expansion in Italy. Primark expands store network in Italy “This new phase of...
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Elie Saab signs deal with Elisabet for girl's footwear
Marche-based company Elisabet has signed a licensing agreement with Elie Saab for the design, production and worldwide distribution of a girl's footwear line, debuting with the spring/summer 2027 collection. “This partnership reflects a clear strategic desire to develop and expand the childrenswear category, strengthening Elie Saab Kids as a...
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Luisa Via Roma: takeover process to be concluded swiftly
The dispute surrounding Luisa Via Roma may be reaching a turning point. A meeting held on Thursday in the Tuscany region to address the conflict at the Florentine fashion company concluded satisfactorily. New owners commit to taking on entire Luisa Via Roma workforce “The most important news is that representatives of the investors were at the...
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Boots Riley's 'I Love Boosters': A critical look at luxury fashion and shoplifting
The film set to steal the spotlight from the ever-popular The Devil Wears Prada 2 will debut in the US on May 22. The 105-minute film, titled I Love Boosters (professional shoplifters), stars Oscar-nominated Demi Moore. The actress plays a prominent fashion figure targeted by the Velvet Gang, a band of shoplifters who steal from luxury stores...
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Aeffe: chief financial officer Rocco Bennici resigns
Yesterday, in a statement, Aeffe spa, the luxury company listed on the Euronext Milan market of the Italian Stock Exchange, announced that Rocco Bennici, chief financial officer, head of financial reporting and investor relations, has resigned. His resignation is effective from June 9, 2026, to pursue a new professional opportunity. Aeffe owns...
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BasicNet: turnover up 35 percent in first quarter
Consolidated turnover for BasicNet (K-Way, Woolrich, Superga) grew by 35.1 percent in the first quarter. Aggregate sales of products bearing the group's brands, developed worldwide by the network, amounted to 299.1 million euros. This compares to 268.8 million euros in the first three months of the previous financial year, an increase of 11.3...
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Prada Group reports net revenues of 1.43 billion in the first quarter
Prada Group, which owns the brands Prada, Miu Miu, Church's, Car Shoe, Versace, Marchesi 1824, and Luna Rossa, has achieved positive results in the first quarter of 2026. Net revenues reached 1.43 billion euros, a 14 percent increase year-over-year (YoY) (+3 percent organic). Retail sales amounted to 1.25 billion euros, up 10 percent YoY (+1...
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