Francesco Risso
Creative Director, Marni
The eccentric designer is leading Marni into the new era after its founder and creative designer stepped down in 2016.
5 Key Takeaways from Milan Fashion Week
BoF breaks down the need-to-know insights that emerged from what turned out to be a week filled with drama and surprise.
5 Key Takeaways from Milan Fashion Week
BoF breaks down the need-to-know insights that emerged from what turned out to be a week filled with drama and surprise.
A New Wonderland at Marni
The piecing together of elements, old and new, is responsible for the ingenuity of Francesco Risso's designs. His latest looks were the purest expression to date of his ethos.
A New Wonderland at Marni
The piecing together of elements, old and new, is responsible for the ingenuity of Francesco Risso's designs. His latest looks were the purest expression to date of his ethos.
In Milan, Sweet Nightmares of Eternal Youth
Amidst the masculine stereotypes, Francesco Risso’s Marni moment best captured the underlying vibe of the week: an inner child run riot in the face of our grim times, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
In Milan, Sweet Nightmares of Eternal Youth
Amidst the masculine stereotypes, Francesco Risso’s Marni moment best captured the underlying vibe of the week: an inner child run riot in the face of our grim times, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
At Marni, Hybrids of the Past
There is something engaging and un-fashion-y in Francesco Risso's wholehearted embrace of alternate realities.
At Marni, Hybrids of the Past
There is something engaging and un-fashion-y in Francesco Risso's wholehearted embrace of alternate realities.
Designers to Watch in 2020
These under-the-radar names have made a big impact playing second-fiddle to some of the industry’s top talents. Who is poised for a starring role?
Designers to Watch in 2020
These under-the-radar names have made a big impact playing second-fiddle to some of the industry’s top talents. Who is poised for a starring role?
Why 5,000-Year-Old Fashion Is Making a Comeback
Handicrafts from China’s 56 ethnic minority groups have long been ignored and some are on the verge of extinction. Now their fashion techniques are being sought for inspiration and collaboration by brands as diverse as Marni and Uniqlo.
Why 5,000-Year-Old Fashion Is Making a Comeback
Handicrafts from China’s 56 ethnic minority groups have long been ignored and some are on the verge of extinction. Now their fashion techniques are being sought for inspiration and collaboration by brands as diverse as Marni and Uniqlo.
Top 10 Shows of the Season
After a fashion month punctuated with true fashion moments, BoF's editors pick the top ten shows of the season.
Top 10 Shows of the Season
After a fashion month punctuated with true fashion moments, BoF's editors pick the top ten shows of the season.
A New Urgency at Marni
Francesco Risso's show was a riot of beauty informed by his experience in the Amazon. The message it sent was that luxury can be redefined for the revolution.
A New Urgency at Marni
Francesco Risso's show was a riot of beauty informed by his experience in the Amazon. The message it sent was that luxury can be redefined for the revolution.
A (Castiglioni) Family Affair, One Year Later
The Milanese fashion dynasty that birthed and sold Marni quietly returned to fashion last year with Plan C. The label expects to generate about €5 million in 2019.
A (Castiglioni) Family Affair, One Year Later
The Milanese fashion dynasty that birthed and sold Marni quietly returned to fashion last year with Plan C. The label expects to generate about €5 million in 2019.
Fashion East: Slimmer in Scale, Steady in Spirit
In lieu of the usual runway trio, Central Saint Martins graduates Gareth Wrighton and Yuhan Wang staged back-to-back shows, prefaced by a presentation by Romanian footwear designer Ancuta Sarca.
Fashion East: Slimmer in Scale, Steady in Spirit
In lieu of the usual runway trio, Central Saint Martins graduates Gareth Wrighton and Yuhan Wang staged back-to-back shows, prefaced by a presentation by Romanian footwear designer Ancuta Sarca.
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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
