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Anett (1965). German fashion designer. She was born in Berlin, and studied Fashion Design at the Fachochschule für Wirtschaft und Technik. After graduation, she immediately debuted with a collection of women’s apparel on the runways of the CPD Dusseldorf, Atmosphère…
Riva
Sofia. Italian photographer. After classical studies and courses in theatrical design at the Accademia di Brera, she was hired in the 1970s at Vogue as a fashion editor: this world became her passion and in the course of a few…
Richardson
Terry (1967). American photographer, who was literally born into the profession. An unusual character even in the world of fashion (he dresses in jeans and a T-“shirt, shows off his tattoos and a prominent moustache), loves non-conformist behavior, just like…
Rawlings
John (1912-1970). American photographer. He became a member of the Condé Nast group in 1936, as the London director of the Vogue studio. In 1945 he opened a studio of his own in New York. In the years between 1936…
Rexlane
Rexlane is an industry based in Prato that has been active in the field of fabrics for men's and women's clothing since 1964.
Ratti Foundation
Como, Lungo Lago Trento, 9. Founded in 1985 by the silk entrepreneur Antonio Ratti who donated his collection of ancient fabrics to the Foundation: 2,870 specimens (most of them operated silks, but also Copt fabrics, cashmere shawls, women’s “ties” and…
Ruffinelli
Carla (1922-1998). Painter, illustrator, and fashion journalist. She was born in Turin. She studied at the Accademia Albertina, where she was a pupil of Felice Casorati. During the war, she worked on the creation of the first Italian animated cartoon…