Francesca Canepa

Francesca Canepa is an accomplished fashion professional with extensive experience in production and design. Currently serving as Production Director for RTW & Bridal at Oscar de la Renta since November 2021, Francesca has previously held the role of Bridal Production Manager. As the Founder and Creative Director of PORT ZIENNA, launched in June 2017, Francesca introduced a sustainable ready-to-wear line based in New York. Prior experience includes working as an Embroidery Designer at Finesse Embroideries Inc., contributing to custom embroidery development, and holding design-related internships at Oscar de la Renta, J. Mendel, and Ani Alvarez Calderon. Francesca's formal education includes an AAS in Fashion Merchandising Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology and a BA in Fashion Design and Pattern Making from MODART International.