Bono and Ali Hewson to speak at IHT Luxury conference in Rome

Bono and Ali Hewson, founders of EDUN, and Renzo Rosso, founder of Diesel, are the latest names added to the line-up for the International Herald Tribune (IHT) Luxury Conference in Rome on November 15-16. This year’s conference focuses on “The Promise of Africa and The Power of the Mediterranean”.

The conference, which is curated by IHT Fashion Editor, Suzy Menkes, will discuss the power of the Mediterranean area and the promise of Africa as both a creative source and a new consumer of luxury. Other speakers include Diego Della Valle of Tod’s, designer Manolo Blahnik, Donatella Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier and several international executives.

“We are so proud at the IHT to have Bono and Ali Hewson at the conference”, said Menkes. The couple’s support for Africa is legendary and their urgent enthusiasm will help transmit the story of Africa’s needs and achievements to our delegates – and across the world. The EDUN range is proof that ethical and responsible manufacturing is a good fit with fashion.” She added that “Diesel founder Renzo Rosso has been working in Mali and across Africa, through his Only The Brave Foundation, and has a vision of what can be achieved, with imagination and enthusiasm, across the continent.”

Now in its 12th year the conference brings together more than 500 of the most senior business and creative leaders from the top echelons of the industry to gain insights, share ideas and expand their international networks. The 2011 conference took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil and analyzed the luxury industry in BRIC countries with contributions from major names such as Sarah Burton, Mario Testino and Diane von Furstenberg.

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