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Franca Sozzani

1950 - 2016

The frank and outspoken editor led Vogue Italia for 28 years and engaged readers on controversial topics like race and weight.

Franca Sozzani
News & Analysis

L’Uomo Vogue to Relaunch

Condé Nast Italia is bringing back Vogue Italia’s menswear publication as a biannual starting on June 12. Editor-in-chief Emanuele Farneti tells BoF about its fresh, fashion-centric perspective and international focus.

News & Analysis

L’Uomo Vogue to Relaunch

Condé Nast Italia is bringing back Vogue Italia’s menswear publication as a biannual starting on June 12. Editor-in-chief Emanuele Farneti tells BoF about its fresh, fashion-centric perspective and international focus.


Luxury

Vogue Italia Launches ‘Life In Vogue’ Exhibit During Salone del Mobile Milano

To celebrate the Milan Furniture Fair and the relaunch of the Vogue Casa supplement, the title has tasked eight furniture designers with reimagining the Vogue office space for a four-day public exhibit.

Luxury

Vogue Italia Launches ‘Life In Vogue’ Exhibit During Salone del Mobile Milano

To celebrate the Milan Furniture Fair and the relaunch of the Vogue Casa supplement, the title has tasked eight furniture designers with reimagining the Vogue office space for a four-day public exhibit.


News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Inside Anna Dello Russo’s Big Reset

As she takes a step back from street style stardom, the Vogue Japan editor-at-large talks to Imran Amed about her rise to fashion fame, Franca Sozzani and why now is the right time to reset.

News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Inside Anna Dello Russo’s Big Reset

As she takes a step back from street style stardom, the Vogue Japan editor-at-large talks to Imran Amed about her rise to fashion fame, Franca Sozzani and why now is the right time to reset.


News & Analysis

Paolo Roversi: 'Photography Is the Revelation of Another Dimension'

The legendary Italian lensman speaks to BoF about the poetry of his work, the power of the primitive photographic process and the importance of slowness.

News & Analysis

Paolo Roversi: 'Photography Is the Revelation of Another Dimension'

The legendary Italian lensman speaks to BoF about the poetry of his work, the power of the primitive photographic process and the importance of slowness.


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.


News & Analysis

Condé Nast Italia to Focus on ‘Top Brands’ as L’Uomo Vogue Closes

Condé Nast Italia CEO Fedele Usai speaks on the strategy behind plans to shut down L'Uomo Vogue, Vogue Sposa, Vogue Bambini and Vogue Gioiello.  

News & Analysis

Condé Nast Italia to Focus on ‘Top Brands’ as L’Uomo Vogue Closes

Condé Nast Italia CEO Fedele Usai speaks on the strategy behind plans to shut down L'Uomo Vogue, Vogue Sposa, Vogue Bambini and Vogue Gioiello.  


News & Analysis

Julianne Moore to Receive Inaugural Franca Sozzani Award at Venice Film Festival

The award, which will be presented on September 1, is a tribute to the late Vogue Italia editor-in-chief, who passed away in December last year.

News & Analysis

Julianne Moore to Receive Inaugural Franca Sozzani Award at Venice Film Festival

The award, which will be presented on September 1, is a tribute to the late Vogue Italia editor-in-chief, who passed away in December last year.


Fashion Week

A Conceptual Haunting at Armani Privé

Giorgio Armani's nod to the late Franca Sozzani was largely conceptual, present more in the restraint that permeated than in the collection itself.

Fashion Week

A Conceptual Haunting at Armani Privé

Giorgio Armani's nod to the late Franca Sozzani was largely conceptual, present more in the restraint that permeated than in the collection itself.


News & Analysis

BoF Professionals Gather for UK Premiere of ‘Franca. Chaos & Creation’

Members were the first to see the final cut of Francesco Carrozzini’s documentary on his late mother Franca Sozzani at our BoF Professional event in London.

News & Analysis

BoF Professionals Gather for UK Premiere of ‘Franca. Chaos & Creation’

Members were the first to see the final cut of Francesco Carrozzini’s documentary on his late mother Franca Sozzani at our BoF Professional event in London.


Retail

What We Can Learn from the Fall of J.Crew

Wider market forces contributed to J.Crew’s fall from grace. But the brand also faced challenges of its own making.

Retail

What We Can Learn from the Fall of J.Crew

Wider market forces contributed to J.Crew’s fall from grace. But the brand also faced challenges of its own making.


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