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Krizia designer Mandelli passes away at 90

Mariuccia Mandelli, a pioneering female fashion designer who created the Italian brand Krizia and was credited with inventing hotpants, has died at the age of 90, associates announced Monday. Prime Minister Matteo Renzi led tributes to a woman he described as one of the architects of Italy's huge ready-to-wear fashion business. "She was a...

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Italian fashion label Krizia has a new owner

Chinese fashion retailer Shenzhen Marisfrolg Fashion Co. has taken control of Italian fashion house Krizia. The company's founder, Mariuccia Mandelli is passing on her responsibilities after being present in the industry for over sixty years, reported WWD. Zhu Chongyun, owner of Shenzhen Marisfrolg, is set to take over as chairman and creative...