Bonf4 Agnese Bonfantini

She Plays Pro Football. And She Also Builds a Fashion Brand

A Fiorentina forward and founder of Bonf4 Creator Design, Agnese Bonfantini blends elite football with fashion entrepreneurship. “I train in the mornings and design in the afternoons. I like being constantly on the move”

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Why Fashion Keeps Returning to Printed Culture
Why Fashion Keeps Returning to Printed Culture
05/06/2026
From comics to books and maps, fashion keeps reworking the visual codes of print, from...
Fashion design
Can an Accessory Still Surprise You? These Under-30 Designers Think So
Can an Accessory Still Surprise You? These Under-30 Designers Think So
22/05/2026
From 3D printing to Sofia Coppola–inspired worlds, the finalists of the Innovative...
Accessories
What’s Really Behind the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop Hype Drop?
What’s Really Behind the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop Hype Drop?
29/05/2026
The Audemars Piguet x Swatch “Royal Pop” drop sparked queues outside boutiques and...
Accessories
Touch It Before You Buy It: The Secret Fabric Rule That Changes How You Shop
Touch It Before You Buy It: The Secret Fabric Rule That Changes How You Shop
29/05/2026
The future of fashion starts with touching the fabric: so believes Irene Libbi, Raw...
Fashion design
Stella McCartney x H&M: Why This Collab Actually Makes Sense in 2026
Stella McCartney x H&M: Why This Collab Actually Makes Sense in 2026
22/05/2026
A new Stella McCartney x H&M collection built on recycled and alternative materials is...
Fashion design
Gucci Storia: The Fashion Museum That Breaks All the Rules
Gucci Storia: The Fashion Museum That Breaks All the Rules
15/05/2026
Palazzo Gucci has a new name, a new director, and a radical new question: what does...
Exhibitions
So, What Happens to All the Fabric Fashion Leaves Behind?
So, What Happens to All the Fabric Fashion Leaves Behind?
15/05/2026
Every year, fashion wastes over €125 billion worth of unused fabrics. ZEROW, a...
Fashion design
Nothing to Wear? How to Build Style Without Buying More
Nothing to Wear? How to Build Style Without Buying More
30/04/2026
Starting from what’s already in your wardrobe, fashion stylist Rita Benedetto...
Fashion styling
Why Should We Study Fashion? A Talk with Philosopher Emanuele Coccia
Why Should We Study Fashion? A Talk with Philosopher Emanuele Coccia
24/04/2026
When the Italian philosopher and author of La Vita delle Forme visited Istituto Marangoni...
Curating
Inside AERA, The Vegan Luxury Shoe Brand Everyone’s Talking About
Inside AERA, The Vegan Luxury Shoe Brand Everyone’s Talking About
17/04/2026
Elegant, responsible, and made in Italy: AERA is redefining what luxury accessories look...
Accessories
Will The Devil Wears Prada 2 Meet the Expectations of Fashion Students Today? 
Will The Devil Wears Prada 2 Meet the Expectations of Fashion Students Today? 
17/04/2026
The ultimate fashion fantasy film returns to the fashion industry in a radically...
Fashion styling
When Do Luxury Brands Start Designing Winter Holiday Windows?  
When Do Luxury Brands Start Designing Winter Holiday Windows?  
10/04/2026
Long before the festive season arrives, the creative work has already begun. At Istituto...
Fashion design
Why Fashion Is Embracing Imperfection in Uncertain Times
Why Fashion Is Embracing Imperfection in Uncertain Times
27/03/2026
In a world of uncertainty, fashion is turning to the past, embracing worn fabrics, flaws,...
Fashion design
The Athleisure Boom: Why Workout Wear Is Taking Over Fashion
The Athleisure Boom: Why Workout Wear Is Taking Over Fashion
20/03/2026
From 80s aerobics to Skims x Nike, athleisure has transformed workout wear into everyday...
Fashion styling
Artificial Intelligence in Fashion Design: How AI Is Transforming Creativity 
Artificial Intelligence in Fashion Design: How AI Is Transforming Creativity 
13/03/2026
Fashion has always thrived on instinct, rebellion and risk. Now artificial intelligence...
Fashion styling
Demna’s First Gucci Collection: Archetypes, Desire and Cultural Translation 
Demna’s First Gucci Collection: Archetypes, Desire and Cultural Translation 
06/03/2026
For his debut at Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 26-27, Demna delivers a Gucci collection...
Fashion design
From Sketch to Red Carpet: How a 21-Year-Old Designer Landed at Elle Gala Norway
From Sketch to Red Carpet: How a 21-Year-Old Designer Landed at Elle Gala Norway
06/03/2026
What happens when you answer a DM with a sketch? For 21-year-old Swedish student Mathilda...
Fashion design
The Rise of Re-Wearable Accessories: Fashion That’s Built to Last
The Rise of Re-Wearable Accessories: Fashion That’s Built to Last
27/02/2026
Long-lasting, repair-friendly and modular accessories are replacing disposable trends,...
Accessories
Top Accessory Trends 2026: Turn Up the Volume!
Top Accessory Trends 2026: Turn Up the Volume!
20/02/2026
2026 is all about going big and playing with your accessories. Think oversized chains,...
Accessories
Heritage in Style: How Luxury Brands Are Saving History
Heritage in Style: How Luxury Brands Are Saving History
20/02/2026
From Notre-Dame to the Colosseum, fashion houses are restoring the world’s historical...
Curating
The Fashion Exhibitions Worth Traveling for in 2026: Schiaparelli, the Antwerp Six, and More
The Fashion Exhibitions Worth Traveling for in 2026: Schiaparelli, the Antwerp Six, and More
13/02/2026
In 2026, fashion’s most powerful moments are happening inside museums across Europe....
Exhibitions
Everything You Need to Know About the Bow as a Fashion Accessory
Everything You Need to Know About the Bow as a Fashion Accessory
13/02/2026
From Renaissance courts to TikTok icon, the bow has evolved into a symbol of power,...
Fashion design
After Valentino and Armani Who Are the Legends of Italian Fashion Today?
After Valentino and Armani Who Are the Legends of Italian Fashion Today?
06/02/2026
As Italian fashion moves beyond its founding legends, the question is no longer who comes...
Fashion design
Astra Codex: The Embroidery Show Turning Florence into a Zodiac Map
Astra Codex: The Embroidery Show Turning Florence into a Zodiac Map
30/01/2026
On view at Palazzo Capponi until June 14, 2026, Daniele Davitti’s new textile...
Exhibitions Textile design
Is Jewelry the Next Big Sustainable Trend in 2026?
Is Jewelry the Next Big Sustainable Trend in 2026?
30/01/2026
When everything feels temporary, jewelry is starting to feel like the safest purchase you...
Accessories
Luxury Home Accessories: The New Status Symbol Everyone Wants?
Luxury Home Accessories: The New Status Symbol Everyone Wants?
23/01/2026
Fendi, Dior, Versace, Gucci and Tiffany are betting big on home accessories, from...
Accessories
Inside the Met Gala 2026: When Fashion Puts the Body Back at the Center
Inside the Met Gala 2026: When Fashion Puts the Body Back at the Center
23/01/2026
With Andrew Bolton’s body-focused vision, Beyoncé’s long-awaited return, and early...
Exhibitions
Innovative Accessories Challenge Is Now Open: Calling the Next Generation of Accessory Designers
Innovative Accessories Challenge Is Now Open: Calling the Next Generation of Accessory Designers
16/01/2026
Promoted by Istituto Marangoni Florence in collaboration with Sara Sozzani Maino, the...
Accessories
Après-Ski Is Fashion Again: Why Luxury Brands Are Obsessed With Alpine Style
Après-Ski Is Fashion Again: Why Luxury Brands Are Obsessed With Alpine Style
16/01/2026
Once rooted in mountain tradition, après-ski is now shaping fashion’s latest capsules....
Fashion styling
Pitti Uomo 2026: 8 Key Trends Shaping Men’s Fashion Right Now
Pitti Uomo 2026: 8 Key Trends Shaping Men’s Fashion Right Now
09/01/2026
As Pitti Uomo 109 opens in Florence, the leading global menswear fair unveils the key...
Fashion design
Where I Get My Fashion News: The Best Instagram Accounts to Follow
Where I Get My Fashion News: The Best Instagram Accounts to Follow
09/01/2026
Keeping up with fashion isn’t just about scrolling Vogue or WWD anymore—social media...
Runway
Why Gen Z Is Obsessed With Socks –And the Cool Ways They’re Styling Them
Why Gen Z Is Obsessed With Socks –And the Cool Ways They’re Styling Them
27/12/2025
Think socks are basic? Think again. Gen Z has made them a micro-trend, and here’s how...
Fashion styling
How Holiday Trends Are Driving a New Wave of Brand Revivals
How Holiday Trends Are Driving a New Wave of Brand Revivals
19/12/2025
Gen Z is rewriting the rules of fashion: from cozy classics to ski-chic vibes, social...
Lifestyle
Sustainable Italian Craft Reimagined: Inside Giulia Lin’s NIC Award–Winning HYPHEN Collection
Sustainable Italian Craft Reimagined: Inside Giulia Lin’s NIC Award–Winning HYPHEN Collection
19/12/2025
Giulia Lin, winner of the 2025 NIC Award in Tokyo, presents HYPHEN: a research-driven...
Sustainability
Dario Vitale Leaves Versace: What It Reveals About the Future of Luxury Fashion
Dario Vitale Leaves Versace: What It Reveals About the Future of Luxury Fashion
12/12/2025
Another designer exits the luxury roulette. Dario Vitale’s departure from Versace...
Fashion design
Jonathan Anderson Turns to Tarot: Is Esoteric Fashion a Mirror of Society?
Jonathan Anderson Turns to Tarot: Is Esoteric Fashion a Mirror of Society?
05/12/2025
A single Instagram Story of Jonathan Anderson consulting an elaborate tarot spread has...
Fashion design
Becoming a Fashion Buyer Today: Elisa’s Story —and Real Tips for Fashion Students
Becoming a Fashion Buyer Today: Elisa’s Story —and Real Tips for Fashion Students
05/12/2025
She’s 23, her passport is full of stamps, and she has a flawless eye for what will sell...
Lifestyle
How to Make a Gen-Z Friendly Fashion Podcast
How to Make a Gen-Z Friendly Fashion Podcast
13/11/2025
In this interview, Istituto Marangoni Firenze alumnae Elena Murratzu and Elisa Cresci...
Curating Publications
The Illusion of Luxury: How Accessories Are Redefining the Way We Dress
The Illusion of Luxury: How Accessories Are Redefining the Way We Dress
07/11/2025
In uncertain economic times, fashion tells a double story — simplicity on the surface,...
Accessories Fashion styling
Soshi Otsuki at Pitti 2026: 80s Tokyo Vibes Hit Florence
Soshi Otsuki at Pitti 2026: 80s Tokyo Vibes Hit Florence
07/11/2025
Japanese menswear designer Soshi Otsuki will be a guest designer at Pitti Uomo 109,...
Fashion design
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