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After 43 years, Alberta Ferretti is stepping down as the creative director of her eponymous brand. Ferretti will maintain her role as vice president of Aeffe. Ferretti’s namesake fashion brand is owned by Aeffe. No creative director successor has been named to replace Alberta Ferretti.
“I believe that at this point of my career it is a right and conscious choice to pave the way for a new creative chapter for the brand I founded, and which will continue to bear my name,” Ferretti said in a statement. Ferretti’s recent spring 2025 collection shown at Milan Fashion Week is the last collection that will carry her signature statement.
Aeffe, which is a family-owned holding company, also owns Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini, Moschino and Pollini. Aeffe posted a a net loss of 20 million euros ($22.27 million) in the first six months of the year and its revenues were down 15% year-on year.
“Aeffe will proceed with a careful and in-depth analysis of the roles and functions of the various departments, with the aim of internally reorganizing its human resources in order to guarantee ever greater efficiency,” the group added, as posted on fashionnetwork.com.
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Ciara and Bebe
R&B singer Ciara has a new job. Fashion brand Bebe has teamed up with Ciara for a new capsule collection. Ciara creative directors this capsule collection and serves as the face of the fall 2024 campaign.
“I’m thrilled to have partnered with Bebe on this one-of-a-kind special collection, especially being a longtime fan of the brand,” Ciara said in an article on fashionnetwork.com. “Having creative direction control and merging my personal style with this iconic fashion brand has been an incredible journey. This collection is all about empowering confidence, and embracing bold, new looks. I can’t wait for everyone to experience it.”
The capsule collection contains a range of dresses, denim, sportswear, and accessories, including hats, handbags, footwear, and eyewear. The palette includes deep jewel tones, rich greens and blues, as well as metallics and neutral shades.
“We are excited to have collaborated with Ciara on this exclusive capsule collection. Her unique style and long-standing admiration for the brand, perfectly align with Bebe’s brand vision,” added Ralph Gindi, COO of Bluestar Alliance. “This collection represents creativity and attitude, designed to inspire confidence. We are excited for our customers—existing and new to experience this collaboration.”
A second drop of this capsule collection is scheduled in early October. Additional offerings are looks will be available for the holiday season.
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So long, Richard
“Uncross your legs.” Does that sound familiar? It should.
If you ever attended New York Fashion Week (NYFW), you have experienced a small man (Richard Renda) that looked like Steven Tyler, yelling at folks in the front row to uncross their legs so that the crossed legs will not impede the shots of models walking down the runway. And his directive worked, we uncrossed our legs.
Sadly, we will no longer hear Richard Renda telling us to uncross our legs. Richard passed away on Friday, September 20 from a two-year battle with lung cancer.
Richard Renda was a NYFW and New York Bridal Week (NYBW) regular and somewhat of a legend, controlling the photographer’s risers and making sure that we were all ready for the glamour of the runway. Renda was not only a fashion photographer, he was the owner of Totally Cool, and an editor and a stylist.
Richard Renda will be missed. Richard Renda was 74 years old.
—William S. Gooch
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