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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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