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.
Opportunities for Italian luxury grow in India
The Indian market has room for Italian products, spanning from mechanics and luxury to cars and food, including wine and oil. “This is the new frontier for 'Made in Italy',” senator Adolfo Urso, minister for business and 'Made in Italy' (Mimit), emphasised yesterday. He was visiting the Italian pavilion at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi,...
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Brunello Cucinelli reports 1.41 billion euros turnover for 2025
Brunello Cucinelli reported a turnover of 1.41 billion euros (1.66 billion dollars) for 2025. This represents an increase of 11.5 percent at constant exchange rates and 10.1 percent at current exchange rates. The company's net profit reached 142 million euros, up 10.5 percent, with a sales incidence of 10.1 percent, in line with the previous...
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Lucie and Luke Meier to mentor students of Polimoda's undergraduate fashion course
Lucie and Luke Meier, the designer couple who studied at Polimoda in Florence and led Jil Sander from 2017 to 2025, have decided to return to the Florentine school. Twenty-five years after meeting in Florence, the two creative directors will mentor students of the undergraduate course in Fashion Design as they develop their graduate collections....
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From Bottega Veneta's trademarked Intrecciato to the US patent office's rejection of Naghedi's weave
Naghedi, the US-based bag brand founded by Sara Naghedi in 2016, and the Kering-owned Italian label Bottega Veneta, renowned for its Intrecciato motif, represent two landmark cases in intellectual property. In 2025, Bottega Veneta celebrated the 50th anniversary of Intrecciato, the craftsmanship that defines the brand founded in Vicenza in 1966....
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Maison Margiela drives growth for OTB Group amidst overall revenue decrease
Otb's revenue amounted to 1.7 billion euros (2.01 billion dollars) at December 31, 2025, down 4.8 percent at constant exchange rates compared to 2024. On Tuesday, through a statement, the group which owns the brands Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni, Viktor&Rolf, the companies Staff International and Brave Kid, and a stake in the brand...
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Yves Saint Laurent Onstage exhibition explores designer's performing arts passion
At the end of January, the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech (museum entirely devoted to the work of fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech, Morocco) launched the Yves Saint Laurent Onstage exhibition, dedicated to costumes and set designs for theatre, music hall, and ballet. The exhibition will be open until January 5, 2027. With...
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White Milano opens on February 26 with over 300 brands
Fashion is entering a renaissance—a period of renewal where the next chapters of the industry are still being written. In today’s shifting landscape, success depends on a razor-sharp focus on market shifts, consumer demands, and the emergence of fresh talent. “Thanks to our global scouting efforts, we have brought 130 new brands to the show, all...
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BasicNet: consolidated turnover reaches 416 million euros in 2025
Aggregate sales of products from BasicNet brands amounted to 1.29 billion euros (1.53 billion dollars) in 2025, an increase of 4 percent. Sales from commercial and direct licensees reached 907.7 million euros, up 5 percent from 864.7 million euros on December 31, 2024. Sales from manufacturing licensees totalled 318 million euros, a 1.4 percent...
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Armani takes center stage at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening
The 25th Winter Olympic Games kicked off in spectacular fashion at Milan's iconic San Siro Stadium. In a tribute to Italian craftsmanship, the ceremony was anchored by the vision of Giorgio Armani, whose long-standing relationship with sport took a central role in the evening’s proceedings. A monochrome tribute The parade began with a striking...
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Lanvin Group sells Caruso to MondeVita Italy
Raffaele Caruso has completed an ownership transfer from its former shareholder, Lanvin Group, to MondeVita Italy srl. MondeVita Italy srl is part of Mondevo Group, an international investment group backed by private investors with a long-term outlook. Mondevo Group was founded by Hussam Otaibi, founder and chairman, and Fabio Brambilla,...
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