Chiara Boni

Chiara Boni (born 27 August 1948) is an Italian fashion designer and journalist.

Early life She was born in Florence to Antonio Boni and Maria Teresa Masetti Fedi. She graduated from a liceo linguistico.

Career In 1971 Boni opened her first clothing and accessories boutique You Tarzan Me Jane in Florence. A member of the group UFO (Urban Future Organization), in 1973 her first magazine cover was for Domus.

In 1975, she launched her first couture collection. In 1985, following an agreement with the Gruppo Finanziario Tessile (Gft), she founded the company Chiara Boni Spa and launched her eponymous brand. In 2008, she launched the collections "Chiara Boni Girl" and "La Petite Robe".

Boni's neo-avantgarde style is characterized by the use of stretch or soft materials, notably spandex and organza.

Beyond her fashion career, Boni hosted Il dilemma - Storia di famiglie allargate on Rai 3 and was a contestant in Ballando con le Stelle, the Italian version of Dancing with the Stars.

Personal life Chiara Boni married twice and has one son, Giacomo.