Full Name | Alberta Ferretti |
Born | Gradara, Italy |
Nationality | Italian |
Brands | – Alberta Ferretti (namesake brand) – Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti (until 2014) |
Showroom Location | Milan, Italy |
Studio Location | Cattolica, near Rimini, Italy |
Co-founded Aeffe S.p.A. with | Massimo Ferretti |
Year of Co-founding Aeffe S.p.A. | 1976 |
Headquarters of Aeffe S.p.A. | San Giovanni in Marignano |
Year of Expanding Company Outside Italy | From 1994 |
Location of New York Hub | 30 West 56th Street, New York City |
Brands Distributed by Aeffe U.S.A. | – Moschino – Rifat Ozbek – Jean Paul Gaultier – Narcisco Rodriguez |
Percentage Share in Aeffe Held by Sanpaolo IMI | 20% (2000-2006) |
Brands with Licensing Agreements | – Rifat Ozbek (since 1983) – Basso & Brooke (since 2005) – Jeremy Scott (since 2015) – Jean Paul Gaultier (1994-2012) – Narciso Rodriguez (1997-2007) – Sinha-Stanic (2004-2006) – Cacharel (2009-2012) – Emanuel Ungaro (2012-2015) – Cédric Charlier (2012-2020) |
First Boutique Opened | Jolly, in Cattolica, in 1968 |
First Collection Launched | 1973 |
Runway Debut in Milan | 1981 |
Launch of Ferretti Jeans Philosophy | 1989 |
Renovation of Palazzo Viviani into Palazzo Viviani hotel | 1994 |
Notable Fashion Show Theme | The Great Gatsby (October 1993, Milan ready-to-wear shows) |
Design Style | – Twisting, tucking, and draping techniques – Subtle layered look – Hand-beaded gauze – Erotic qualities in chiffon and jersey fashions – Cocktail party frocks with rhinestone rosettes and chain mail – Pleated bubbled coats, toga-like minidresses, skirts, and gowns of soft mint green and white hues – Ethereal models wearing metallic gladiator flats (for minidresses and skirts) |
Presentation at The Brandery Fashion Show | July 2011, Barcelona |
Introduction of First Athleisure Capsule Collection | 2021 |
Official Website | albertaferretti.com |