Designer, Alberta Ferretti
The accomplished Italian dressmaker is known for her draping techniques and controls Aeffe, a publicly-listed apparel manufacturer and licensee.
Former Creative Director, Missoni
At the helm of the knitwear label founded by her parents, she continued her family legacy in colourful geometric patterns.
Founder, annadellorusso.com
The renowned fashion editor is a colourful street-style fixture and creative consultant to a number of magazines and brands.
Founder & Chief Executive, Brunello Cucinelli
The Italian entrepreneur has become known as the 'king of cashmere' for his luxury knits and ethical, sustainable and humanist approach to business.
Founder, 10 Corso Como
The former fashion editor and art enthusiast launched noted boutique 10 Corso Como, which has now expanded to Seoul, Shanghai and Beijing.
Fashion Consultant & Critic
The Italian-born businesswoman and fashion consultant is renowned in Brazil for developing the country’s fashion media.
Chief Executive, Tod's
The prominent Italian business magnate deftly grew his father’s shoemaking business into a global luxury leather goods group and is now leading the brand's turnaround.
Chairman, Tom Ford International
The skilled executive rescued Gucci from near-bankrupcty before going on to help launch Tom Ford International.
Designers, Dolce & Gabbana
The acclaimed Italian design duo have an unabashedly sensual aesthetic and have built a global megabrand from scratch.
Artistic Director & Vice President, Versace
With verve and signature flamboyance, she picked up the pieces after her brother’s death to push the brand forward.
Founder, Villa Eugénie
The show producer got his start working with the ‘Antwerp Six,’ and focuses on the clarity of his clients’ messages over fancy techniques.
1950 - 2016
The frank and outspoken editor led Vogue Italia for 28 years and engaged readers on controversial topics like race and weight.
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