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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.

Francesco Risso
News & Analysis

American Vogue Gets Into the Conference Game

Speakers at the day-long event, which will take place on October 12 in New York, will include designers John Galliano, Marc Jacobs and Virgil Abloh.

News & Analysis

American Vogue Gets Into the Conference Game

Speakers at the day-long event, which will take place on October 12 in New York, will include designers John Galliano, Marc Jacobs and Virgil Abloh.


Fashion Week

Most Wanted in Milan: Originality

Milanese designers referenced Balenciaga, Raf Simons and Gosha Rubchinskiy a bit too much, but Fendi, Marni and Zegna stood out.

Fashion Week

Most Wanted in Milan: Originality

Milanese designers referenced Balenciaga, Raf Simons and Gosha Rubchinskiy a bit too much, but Fendi, Marni and Zegna stood out.


Fashion Week

At Marni, An Autobiography of Style

The designer's self-referential approach resulted in a focused, nuanced and plausible evolution of the brand, though the collection was still full of persistent Prada notes.

Fashion Week

At Marni, An Autobiography of Style

The designer's self-referential approach resulted in a focused, nuanced and plausible evolution of the brand, though the collection was still full of persistent Prada notes.


News & Analysis

A New Generation of Casting Directors Putting Diversity First

Amidst criticism of continued whitewashing, a new generation of casting directors is embracing genuine diversity over tokenism.

News & Analysis

A New Generation of Casting Directors Putting Diversity First

Amidst criticism of continued whitewashing, a new generation of casting directors is embracing genuine diversity over tokenism.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Marni, Hill and Friends, Galvan

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Marni, Hill and Friends, Galvan

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Fashion Week

Chaos and a Little Creation in Milan

While change is afoot, Milan lacks a new generation of visionaries to lead Italian fashion into the future, argues Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

Chaos and a Little Creation in Milan

While change is afoot, Milan lacks a new generation of visionaries to lead Italian fashion into the future, argues Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

At Marni, A Work in Progress

Francesco Risso’s debut could be taken as a deliberate statement of dissociation from his adored predecessor, but it was obtuse to a fault.

Fashion Week

At Marni, A Work in Progress

Francesco Risso’s debut could be taken as a deliberate statement of dissociation from his adored predecessor, but it was obtuse to a fault.


Fashion Week

Upping the Ante at Marni

Francesco Risso is off to a good start with his debut collection for Marni, having injected a bolt of childlike energy into the house.

Fashion Week

Upping the Ante at Marni

Francesco Risso is off to a good start with his debut collection for Marni, having injected a bolt of childlike energy into the house.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Designer Duo Departs Carven, Balenciaga Names CEO

This week, co-artistic directors Alexis Martial and Adrien Caillaudaud have parted ways with Carven, and Balenciaga has appointed Cédric Charbit as chief executive officer.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Designer Duo Departs Carven, Balenciaga Names CEO

This week, co-artistic directors Alexis Martial and Adrien Caillaudaud have parted ways with Carven, and Balenciaga has appointed Cédric Charbit as chief executive officer.


News & Analysis

The Marni Riddle

Angelo Flaccavento asks if the drafting of Francesco Risso from Prada makes sense at a brand as unique as Marni.

News & Analysis

The Marni Riddle

Angelo Flaccavento asks if the drafting of Francesco Risso from Prada makes sense at a brand as unique as Marni.


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