29 October 2026International edition
Vol. I · No.
29 October 2026
AI IN FASHION
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Childrenswear

Nanán

Italy

Nanán is an Italian childrenswear brand founded in 2006 in Ravenna by Franca Mentana and Licia Angeli. It offers baby and children's clothing alongside accessories, furniture, linens, bags and cosmetics.

Facts
Founded2006
FoundersFranca Mentana, Licia Angeli
HeadquartersRavenna, Italy
Trade fairPitti Bimbo, Florence
Websitenanan.it
Segment
Premium
Categories
ChildrenswearAccessoriesHomeBeauty
Sales channels
Own storesWholesale

What is Nanán?

Nanán is a children's fashion brand from Ravenna, Italy. It was founded in 2006 by Franca Mentana and Licia Angeli, who started the label as a creative collaboration.

Products and positioning

Nanán has built a full universe for babies and young children rather than a clothing line alone. Its offer includes:

  • Baby and children's clothing, renewed every season
  • Accessories and bags
  • Nursery furniture and linen sets
  • Cosmetics for babies

The brand emphasises Made in Italy production and positions itself in the upper segment of childrenswear, with growing recognition as a luxury label in international markets.

Distribution

Collections are presented each season at Pitti Bimbo in Florence, the leading trade fair for children's fashion. Nanán also operates brand stores, including one at the Noventa di Piave designer outlet near Venice.

Why it matters

Nanán is a good example of an Italian childrenswear brand that has extended from apparel into a coordinated baby lifestyle offer, using the Pitti Bimbo platform to reach buyers at home and abroad.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Nanán from?

Nanán is an Italian childrenswear brand based in Ravenna.

Who founded Nanán?

Nanán was founded in 2006 by Franca Mentana and Licia Angeli.

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