Francesca Canepa

Francesca Canepa is an accomplished fashion professional with extensive experience in production and design. Currently serving as Vice President of Production at Danielle Frankel since January 2025, Francesca previously held senior roles at Oscar de la Renta, including Senior Director of RTW & Bridal Production, where responsibilities spanned various production management roles. As the Founder and Creative Director of PORT ZIENNA from June 2017 to December 2024, Francesca launched a sustainable ready-to-wear line. Early career experience includes a key role as an Embroidery Designer at Finesse Embroideries Inc and internships in design and production at prominent fashion houses, showcasing a robust background in both creative and operational aspects of the fashion industry. Francesca holds an AAS in Fashion Merchandising Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology and a BA in Fashion Design and Pattern Making from MODART International.