1989 Studio

Born in 1974, Francesco Galli embodies a dynamic spirit and a deep passion for retail and luxury evolution. After taking his first steps within one of the family’s stores, he showcased determination and leadership skills. He swiftly climbed the ranks between 1995 and 1998, ultimately earning the role of store manager.

From 2000, he played a pivotal role in Folli Follie’s growth, leading its retail and buying sectors. Between 2005 and 2007, he spearheaded innovations such as boutique restyling, new openings in cities like Riccione, Bologna, and Turin, and the development of the Excelsior Verona project in partnership with Gruppo Coin. In 2014, Galli became Ceo of Folli Follie, steering the group into the digital age with the luxury e-commerce platform TheDoubleF and expanding its global impact.
In 2022, he acquired and revitalised 1989 Studio, blending Italian elegance with West Coast energy. Today, he continues to drive innovation, focusing on logistics and enhancing customer experiences, solidifying Folli Follie’s reputation in contemporary luxury.

Since 2024, Pietro De Nardi has served as creative director of 1989 Studio, defining the brand’s DNA, collection strategy, and overseeing its image, themes, and product development through to press and sales presentations.
He has also been Creative Director for Esemplare since 2023, a gorpcore-inspired brand focused on charity projects for African schools and technical fashion training in Italy. Between 2022 and 2024, he was Design Director at A-Cold-Wall*, and from 2014 to 2017, he led the upper casual development at Ermenegildo Zegna Group.

His diverse career includes collaborations with Louis Vuitton, Stone Island, Yeezy, and Golden Goose Deluxe Brand, as well as the creative direction of Rossignol Apparel.
With an eclectic experience and a multifaceted vision, De Nardi combines innovation, tradition, and contemporary sensibility, crafting collections that unite aesthetics and functionality.