Iria P. Gestal
Director, Modaes
Iria P. Gestal is the director of Modaes, the Spanish business newspaper for the fashion industry. She has led the publication since December 2021, after several years as its managing editor.
| Role | Director |
|---|---|
| Outlet | Modaes |
| Based in | Barcelona |
| Beat | Fashion business, retail, supply chain |
| Previously | Managing editor, Modaes (from 2017) |
Who is Iria P. Gestal?
Iria P. Gestal is the director of Modaes, a Barcelona-based digital newspaper covering the economics of the fashion business in Spain and internationally. Modaes is part of the Cinnamon News group, which also publishes titles such as Palco23, EjePrime and PlantaDoce.
Career
Gestal studied journalism at the Universidad de Santiago de Compostela. She joined Modaes and became its managing editor (redactora jefe) in 2017, working closely with founder Pilar Riaño and taking on growing responsibility for the newsroom and editorial projects. In December 2021 she was appointed editorial director, leading the paper alongside co-founder Christian De Angelis, who became chief executive of the group.
Coverage
Under her leadership Modaes covers the results, strategies and leadership of Spanish and international fashion companies. Her own reporting has included interviews with executives at Spanish fashion groups and an investigation into garment factories in Leicester, England, a hub for fast-fashion production.
- Spanish fashion companies and their strategy
- Executive interviews
- Garment production and labour conditions
- Retail and the fashion economy
Frequently asked questions
Who is Iria P. Gestal?
Iria P. Gestal is the director of the Spanish fashion business newspaper Modaes, a role she has held since December 2021.
What does Iria P. Gestal write about?
She covers the strategy of fashion companies, executive leadership and garment production and labour issues.