Fashion designer Carla Braccialini has died

Carla Braccialini, the renowned Italian designer and founder of the eponymous handbag company, passed away at 95 in Florence. She established the brand in the 1950s with her husband, Roberto, and gained fame for her colorful, whimsical designs. Braccialini collaborated with notable figures like Vivienne Westwood and continued to lead the company after her husband's death in the 1970s, alongside her three sons. Her life story is documented in the biography 'La ragazza che non sapeva fare le borse'. In 2009, she was honored as a knight of labor by President Giorgio Napolitano. The Braccialini brand is currently owned by Graziella Holding since 2017.