Franco Sartori
Franco Sartori (1929 – 1987), was an Italian journalist and fashion editor, notably serving as editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia from 1966 until his death.
Early life
Sartori was born in 1929 and was the son of the general manager of Milanese newspaper Corriere della Sera.[1][2]
Career
Sartori began his career in the marketing department of Corriere della Sera.[1] He founded Amica in 1962.[1][3]
In 1964, he joined Condé Nast and became editorial director of Condé Nast's recently acquired flagship Italian publication Novità.[1] Novità was relaunched as the Italian edition of Vogue that same year and in 1965 it became Vogue Italia & Novità.[1] In 1966, Sartori became editor-in-chief of the magazine, now branded as Vogue Italia.[4] Under Sartori the magazine became more aligned with its American counterpart,[5] however, Sartori would later be remembered for reshaping the publication into one of the most sophisticated fashion publications.[6]
To celebrate 20 years of Italian Vogue, Sartori oversaw an exhibition on the magazine at Milan's Piazza del Duomo in 1984.[7]
Death
Sartori died in New York City in 1987 following a heart transplant.[1]
Bibliography
- 20 Anni di Vogue 1964–1984 (Edizioni Condé Nast, 1984)
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Sartori, Franco". MAM-e (in Italian). 22 April 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ "Lucchini, 90 anni di stile: "La moda è cultura". La Stampa (in Italian). 2018-10-24. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ Editore, Mame (2013-01-22). "Amica". MAM-e. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ "VOGUE ITALIA - Buy Vintage Fashion Magazines 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s". VINTAGE VON WERTH. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ Preti, Lavinia Colonna (2021-04-06). "The legend of Vogue Italia". Lombardia Secrets. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ Editore, Mame (2016-09-15). "Sartori". MAM-e. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- ^ Scalia, Lella (2023-05-30). "Buon compleanno Vogue Italia. In occasione dei suoi 60 anni, la storia del magazine come non ve l'hanno mai raccontata". Vogue Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2026-02-01.