The parent company IPE SRL, founded in 1959, launched its brand Visionnaire—now celebrating its 20th anniversary—which over the past two decades has become synonymous with luxury, innovation, and Italian craftsmanship.

Marco Bizzarri has been appointed President of Visionnaire and will work closely with founding family members Leopoldo Cavalli, CEO, and Eleonore Cavalli, Creative Director. The active management of FOREL will support the company’s next phase of growth, focusing on expanding its network in key global cities, developing branded residential projects, and enhancing branding and customer engagement strategies.

In the stunning setting of the Darsena del Sale in Cervia, Visionnaire hosted a special event bringing together all of the company’s employees to celebrate a new chapter following its acquisition by FOREL.

The event opened with an in-depth introduction and reflection on the essence and future of Visionnaire. Key figures from both Visionnaire and FOREL explored the brand’s founding pillars and strategic direction, with discussions guided by Alberto Cavalli, General Director of the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte in Milan.

The introduction by Leopoldo Cavalli and the leadership team of FOREL outlined the brand’s new direction and the exciting opportunities on the horizon.

Visionnaire’s leadership team shared insights into the company’s future strategy, offering a clear roadmap for the next steps and reinforcing the collaborative spirit of the event.

Thought-provoking panel discussions featured prominent voices like Marco Bizzarri, former CEO of Gucci, and Jesse Lee, President of Design Miami and founder of Basic.Space, who talked about the future of design, how to attract new generations of clients and Visionnaire’s innovative edge.

Another highlight of the event was the conversation between Eleonore Cavalli, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Visionnaire, and Susan Chokachi, Operating Partner for Brand and Marketing at FOREL. They explored themes such as timeless beauty and meta-luxury, emphasizing how Visionnaire fosters cultural dialogue through its design-driven initiatives.

Their exchange resonated deeply with the audience, showcasing the brand’s dedication to creating enduring, emotionally impactful objects and projects.

FOREL is an advisory company of FARO Alternative Investments SICAV RAIF that invests in Fashion, Luxury and Design, with a team of luxury experts to create long-term value. FOREL targets global companies with strong brand recognition and business potential, with the aim of improving operational performance through active management and a particular focus on talent development. Led by Marco Bizzarri in partnership with Mario Gardini of Orienta Capital Partners, the FOREL team includes industry experts and private equity professionals who boast a vast information and talent network, a deep understanding of the industry, and a concrete vision of its future evolution.

FARO ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS SICAV FARO Alternative Investments SICAV RAIF is an alternative investment umbrella fund that operates at the global level with diversified investment strategies, across multiple industry sub-funds, supported by specialized Advisory Companies. FARO investment strategies span private equity, flex equity, capital markets, venture capital, and fintech, and industries include the Real Economy, Innovation, and Fashion, Luxury, and Design. FARO distinguishes itself as a scalable investment platform in which new strategies, and Advisory Companies, can be added through a plug & play approach. FARO Alternative Investments was launched in March 2024 and its partners are Augusto Balestra, Sergio Serra, Mario Gardini, and Giancarlo Galeone.