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Carlo Capasa

President, Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana

The leader of Italy's Camera Nazionale della Moda has used his position of authority to put Milan back on the map.

Carlo Capasa
Global Markets

Italy's Fashion Industry Urges Rome to Lift Restrictions on Production

Leaders say not reopening shortly to produce the autumn/winter collections would mean missing almost a year's worth of turnover.

Global Markets

Italy's Fashion Industry Urges Rome to Lift Restrictions on Production

Leaders say not reopening shortly to produce the autumn/winter collections would mean missing almost a year's worth of turnover.


Global Markets

Coronavirus Quarantine Puts Italy’s Fashion Capital on Lockdown: What We Know

The drastic measures to contain the spread of coronavirus in Northern Italy adds to the economic toll the pandemic is taking on the fashion and luxury industries.

Global Markets

Coronavirus Quarantine Puts Italy’s Fashion Capital on Lockdown: What We Know

The drastic measures to contain the spread of coronavirus in Northern Italy adds to the economic toll the pandemic is taking on the fashion and luxury industries.


Global Markets

‘Secret’ Indian Ateliers Keep Luxury Brands Buoyant

Hermès, Gucci, Prada and Christian Dior have all tapped ateliers in India to do exquisite handwork for the catwalk, but other luxury brands shroud their Indian connections in secrecy. Why?

Global Markets

‘Secret’ Indian Ateliers Keep Luxury Brands Buoyant

Hermès, Gucci, Prada and Christian Dior have all tapped ateliers in India to do exquisite handwork for the catwalk, but other luxury brands shroud their Indian connections in secrecy. Why?


Luxury

Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana Launches Diversity and Inclusivity Manifesto

Working with brands including Armani, Gucci and Fendi, Italian fashion’s governing body has drafted a manifesto creating 'tangible and enforceable solutions' to drive inclusivity, diversity and equality forward. BoF meets Carlo Capasa, Mygrants founder Chris Richmond Nzi, Carlotta Sami from UNHCR, and model and activist Lea T to hear more.

Luxury

Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana Launches Diversity and Inclusivity Manifesto

Working with brands including Armani, Gucci and Fendi, Italian fashion’s governing body has drafted a manifesto creating 'tangible and enforceable solutions' to drive inclusivity, diversity and equality forward. BoF meets Carlo Capasa, Mygrants founder Chris Richmond Nzi, Carlotta Sami from UNHCR, and model and activist Lea T to hear more.


News & Analysis

Italy's Fashion Industry Expects Growth to Stall, Before Rebounding

Amid trade war tensions, Brexit and Hong Kong protests, the Italian fashion industry's revenue growth is slowing.

News & Analysis

Italy's Fashion Industry Expects Growth to Stall, Before Rebounding

Amid trade war tensions, Brexit and Hong Kong protests, the Italian fashion industry's revenue growth is slowing.


News & Analysis

From Milan to Paris, Fashion Brands Fret over Fur

Fur trimmings were scarce on the past month's spring catwalk collections in Milan and Paris, but the two cities are still way off following London Fashion Week.

News & Analysis

From Milan to Paris, Fashion Brands Fret over Fur

Fur trimmings were scarce on the past month's spring catwalk collections in Milan and Paris, but the two cities are still way off following London Fashion Week.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Man About Town Appoints Editor, Belstaff's New Designer

This week, Nini Bonavoglia joins Man About Town as editor, while Belstaff names Sean Lehnhardt-Moore as creative director.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Man About Town Appoints Editor, Belstaff's New Designer

This week, Nini Bonavoglia joins Man About Town as editor, while Belstaff names Sean Lehnhardt-Moore as creative director.


Retail

Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week

BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.

Retail

Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week

BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.


Fashion Week

Men’s Fashion Week Is Missing the FOMO Factor

In order to survive, the men’s shows must replatform as can’t-be-missed launchpads for emerging talent.

Fashion Week

Men’s Fashion Week Is Missing the FOMO Factor

In order to survive, the men’s shows must replatform as can’t-be-missed launchpads for emerging talent.


Sustainability

Can an Awards Show Solve Fashion's Sustainability Challenge?

Eco-Age and the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana will spotlight sustainability success stories as they co-host the inaugural Green Carpet Fashion Awards.

Sustainability

Can an Awards Show Solve Fashion's Sustainability Challenge?

Eco-Age and the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana will spotlight sustainability success stories as they co-host the inaugural Green Carpet Fashion Awards.


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