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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Announcing Marni, Hill and Friends, Galvan
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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