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.


News Bites | John Ray Joins Thomas Pink, Tim Coppens Heads to Paris, Harper's Bazaar's E-Commerce Strategy, Green Carpet Challenge Judges Revealed
In today's News Bites, Thomas Pink announces its new creative director and ShopBazaar relaunches while Mira Duma and Elaine Welteroth join the Green Carpet Challenge judging panel.

News Bites | John Ray Joins Thomas Pink, Tim Coppens Heads to Paris, Harper's Bazaar's E-Commerce Strategy, Green Carpet Challenge Judges Revealed
In today's News Bites, Thomas Pink announces its new creative director and ShopBazaar relaunches while Mira Duma and Elaine Welteroth join the Green Carpet Challenge judging panel.

At the CFDA Awards, a Call to Action
Politics were top of mind at the fashion industry’s annual ceremony on Monday night, where a diverse set of individuals, from Raf Simons to Gloria Steinem, were honoured.

At the CFDA Awards, a Call to Action
Politics were top of mind at the fashion industry’s annual ceremony on Monday night, where a diverse set of individuals, from Raf Simons to Gloria Steinem, were honoured.

CFDA to Honour Franca Sozzani and Rick Owens
The upcoming CFDA Fashion Awards will see Owens receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, while the late Vogue Italia editor will be honoured with the Fashion Icon Award.

CFDA to Honour Franca Sozzani and Rick Owens
The upcoming CFDA Fashion Awards will see Owens receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, while the late Vogue Italia editor will be honoured with the Fashion Icon Award.

How Naomi Campbell Found Her Footing
As she prepares to host her latest Fashion for Relief fundraiser at the Cannes Film Festival, the supermodel tells Tim Blanks about the personal resonance behind her philanthropic work.

How Naomi Campbell Found Her Footing
As she prepares to host her latest Fashion for Relief fundraiser at the Cannes Film Festival, the supermodel tells Tim Blanks about the personal resonance behind her philanthropic work.

Anna Wintour on the Met Ball, the Future of Magazines and Her Own Future
In part two of our exclusive interview with Anna Wintour, Imran Amed sits down with the American Vogue editor-in-chief during a calm before the Met Gala storm to discuss the famed event, the next generation of magazine editors and her own legacy.

Anna Wintour on the Met Ball, the Future of Magazines and Her Own Future
In part two of our exclusive interview with Anna Wintour, Imran Amed sits down with the American Vogue editor-in-chief during a calm before the Met Gala storm to discuss the famed event, the next generation of magazine editors and her own legacy.

Gigi Hadid Turns Photographer for V Magazine 'Pop-Up'
Editor-in-chief Stephen Gan talks about the model's new portfolio, independent publishing and his vision for the future.

Gigi Hadid Turns Photographer for V Magazine 'Pop-Up'
Editor-in-chief Stephen Gan talks about the model's new portfolio, independent publishing and his vision for the future.

Anna Wintour on Politics and the Fashion Business in Trump's America
There is no one in the fashion world quite as powerful — or as polarising — as Anna Wintour. BoF's Imran Amed sits down with the American Vogue editor-in-chief to pick her brain about what 2017 may bring for the business of fashion in America and beyond.

Anna Wintour on Politics and the Fashion Business in Trump's America
There is no one in the fashion world quite as powerful — or as polarising — as Anna Wintour. BoF's Imran Amed sits down with the American Vogue editor-in-chief to pick her brain about what 2017 may bring for the business of fashion in America and beyond.

British Vogue Names Edward Enninful Editor-in-Chief
Enninful, the former style director at W Magazine, succeeds Alexandra Shulman, who resigned after 25 years in January.

British Vogue Names Edward Enninful Editor-in-Chief
Enninful, the former style director at W Magazine, succeeds Alexandra Shulman, who resigned after 25 years in January.

News Bites | Franca Sozzani, Gloria Steinem and Demna Gvasalia to be honoured at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards
In today's News Bites, the trade organization announces the nominees and honourees for its annual ceremony in June.

News Bites | Franca Sozzani, Gloria Steinem and Demna Gvasalia to be honoured at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards
In today's News Bites, the trade organization announces the nominees and honourees for its annual ceremony in June.

News Bites | Instagram Expands 'Tap to View' Shopping Tags, Bee Shaffer and Francesco Carrozzini are Engaged
In today's News Bites, Instagram opens its shopping tags function to thousands of US retailers, Agnona's London pop-up and Bee Shaffer's engagement.

News Bites | Instagram Expands 'Tap to View' Shopping Tags, Bee Shaffer and Francesco Carrozzini are Engaged
In today's News Bites, Instagram opens its shopping tags function to thousands of US retailers, Agnona's London pop-up and Bee Shaffer's engagement.
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