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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
Retail

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.

Retail

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 & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

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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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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 & Analysis

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 & Analysis

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 & Analysis

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. 


Marketing

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.

Marketing

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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