2025 / Milan
Forces of Tomorrow
On September 25, 2025, the inaugural RLC Fashion Summit convened global leaders in Milan during Fashion Week to confront the defining questions shaping the present and the future of the fashion and luxury ecosystem. Under the theme “Forces of Tomorrow,” the Summit introduced a new authoritative platform focused on the strategic and economic dimensions of the industry.
Set against a backdrop of shifting global influence, discussions explored emerging growth markets, the transformative role of AI, and the evolving definition of value and desirability in a fragmented economy. The rise of the Global South, the growing strategic weight of the Middle East, and the imperative for brands to operate with greater agility and cultural intelligence were central to the dialogue.
Bringing together CEOs, policymakers, and innovators, the Summit positioned itself as a catalyst for meaningful exchange, collaboration across geographies and sectors, and long-term strategic alignment.
Our speakers
Daniela Santanchè
Michael Chalhoub
Regina Corradini D’Arienzo
Elena Lorenzini
Stefania Lazzaroni
Giuseppe Santoni
Shane Eldstrom
Jaume Miquel Naudi
Emanuela Prandelli
Georges Barakat
Filippo Bianchi
Fabio Adegas Faccio
Erika Andreetta
Highlights
Agenda
Unlocking Expansion in the Gulf’s Evolving Fashion Economy
As luxury and fashion demand accelerates across the Gulf, new entry points and expansion models are taking shape. This session explores the current realities of operating in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, from policy frameworks to luxury retail ecosystems. What do global brands need to know to navigate, scale, and seize the region’s growth momentum?
Shane Eldstrom, CEO, United Developers, Qatar
Georges Barakat, Head of Market & Commercial Strategy – Retail, Local Real Estate Investment Division, PIF, KSA
Frontier Markets: Fashion’s Emerging Growth Engines
As stagnation persists in mature markets, emerging economies are offering fresh momentum and are becoming the new engines of value fashion growth. Leaders are scaling by aligning agility with affordability, and brand clarity with cultural reach. How far can emerging markets take value fashion, and what models will define the scale of that opportunity?
Jaume Miquel Naudi, Chairman & CEO, Tendam, Spain
Fabio Adegas Faccio, CEO, Lojas Renner S.A., Brazil
Erika Andreetta, EMEA Fashion Luxury Leader, PwC Italy
Leading in the Age of Intelligent Fashion
AI is moving to the center of fashion’s strategy, shaping how houses design, serve, and protect their brands. From clienteling and product development to supply chain resilience and counterfeit protection, intelligence is redefining the very mechanics of growth. Should CEOs double down on efficiency, on creativity, or on intimacy with clients—when intelligence itself is fast becoming the new competitive currency?
Emanuela Prandelli, PhD, LVMH Professor of Fashion and Luxury Management, Bocconi University
Reimagining Prestige and Desirability in a Supercharged World
In today’s landscape of endless access and choice, wonder, “meraviglia”—not just visibility—has become the ultimate luxury. This conversation examines the luxury market, the relevance of craftsmanship and manufacturing talents and how Italian brands such as Santoni create an enduring sense of prestige, artistry, desirability, and emotional resonance. What keeps audiences captivated when everything is within reach?
Giuseppe Santoni, Executive Chairman, Santoni
Stefania Lazzaroni, CEO, Altagamma
Filippo Bianchi, Managing Director & Senior Partner – Global Luxury Lead, BCG
Inside the Middle East’s Growth Playbook
The Middle East is emerging as a key market of long-term growth for global fashion, shaped by sovereign capital, cultural vision, and rising consumer power. In this fireside conversation, Michael Chalhoub explores how the region is building next-generation ecosystems for scale, relevance, and influence. What’s the state of the industry in this dynamic region, what does it take to win, and how can international brands align with this momentum to secure long-term relevance and scale?
Michael Chalhoub, CEO, Chalhoub Group, UAE
Panos Linardos, Chairman, RLC Global Forum
Our Partners
Suppoting Partner
Institutional Supporters
It was high time we had in Milan an international conference. In a global world where geographies are becoming more and more relevant, the RLC Fashion Summit is an excellent opportunity to exchange views.