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Gondolina officially becomes the global ambassador of Friulane Footwear, authentic Italian craftsmanship and luxury artisanal excellence

Gondolina Shoes is officially recognized as the global ambassador of Friulane footwear, the historic and emblematic shoe of the Friuli region, and as one of the strongest defenders of authentic Made in Italy craftsmanship in Venice and beyond. This recognition is not the result of a single achievement, but the culmination of years of work...

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Gondolina Shoes becomes the world’s highest-rated fashion brand — and the new undisputed leader in luxury footwear

In just under three years, Gondolina Shoes has achieved what most fashion brands spend decades pursuing: becoming the most beloved and highest-rated brand in the global fashion industry. Across Google Maps, TripAdvisor, client reviews and multiple independent indicators, Gondolina consistently ranks at the very top. Not just in Italy. Not just...

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Gondolina: The most profitable luxury brand in Italy begins its worldwide expansion

In just two and a half years, Gondolina has risen from a small Venetian atelier to become Italy’s most profitable luxury footwear brand, drawing global attention with its powerful combination of authenticity, vision, and strategic independence. Founded by Javier Fernández Aguilar and Agnese Cosulich, Gondolina is more than a footwear company it...

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From side project to market leader: Gondolina becomes Italy’s leading Venetian footwear brand

Venice, Italy — What began as a side project and a love story between Agnese Cosulich and Javier Fernández has become one of Italy’s most extraordinary entrepreneurial success stories. In just two and a half years, Gondolina has grown into Italy’s leading brand for authentic Venetian footwear, surpassing even the country’s most historic houses...

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4 CEOs on successful leadership: ‘I avoid social media’

The fashion industry balances change and innovation. Economic uncertainty, digitisation and sustainability are placing ever-increasing demands on leadership. FashionUnited asked four CEOs of fashion companies about the biggest misconceptions surrounding running a fashion business, their most important lessons and how they stay sharp when making...