Vogue Italia and L'Uomo Vogue Name Emanuele Farneti Editor in Chief
He fills the shoes of the late great Franca Sozzani.
With the passing of fashion icon Franca Sozzani last December, a void was left at Vogue Italia. The man now tasked with filling her large shoes will be Emanuele Farneti. Farneti will take on the editor in chief title for not only Vogue Italia but also L’Uomo Vogue. Chairman and CEO of Condé Nast International Jonathan Newhouse revealed the appointment, effective immediately, saying, “Emanuele, who has been at the helm of eight different publications in his career, is currently one of the most expert, admired and talented editors-in-chief we have in Italy.”
Emanuele Farneti originally started his career in the TV business and then joined Condé Nast in 1999 as part of the team that launched the Italian version of GQ. His career has also placed him in roles at La Gazzetta dello Sport, Sportweek, Men’s Health, Flair and Icon and AD.
“As we all know, Emanuele succeeds the extraordinary Franca Sozzani, whose geniality made Vogue Italia and L’Uomo Vogue points of reference worldwide in terms of fashion and photography,” Newhouse said. “Franca was a one and only. However, Franca herself recognized that Vogue stands for itself despite the creativity of each individual. She knew and respected Emanuele and I think she would have approved.”
