WEBVTT 00:00:08.520 --> 00:00:18.720 The fact of observing, of first being a child, then a boy, then a man — an adult who likes to understand and observe 00:00:18.720 --> 00:00:24.280 is definitely one of the motivations that drives you to do a job like this.  00:00:25.720 --> 00:00:29.600 Today, I manage creative and product development aspects 00:00:29.600 --> 00:00:32.920 and also the purely analytical side of merchandising.  00:00:32.920 --> 00:00:35.200 It is work with constant synergy and teamwork.  00:00:35.200 --> 00:00:41.680 Bringing out a strategic purpose for the company from very different people, with very diverse backgrounds,  00:00:41.680 --> 00:00:46.960 using very different tools. This is the really enriching thing.  00:00:46.960 --> 00:00:54.440 It creates a strong bond, a connection that from my point of view is fundamental.   00:00:54.440 --> 00:00:58.960 It creates personal growth and makes people feel part of a common project. 00:01:00.400 --> 00:01:02.520 What does merchandising mean?  00:01:02.520 --> 00:01:08.960 Basically, merchandising is 360-degrees the strategic identification of an opportunity in a reference market 00:01:08.960 --> 00:01:15.320 related to coordination among style, product, and market. 00:01:15.320 --> 00:01:21.240 So, it is a core function from the point of view of the creation of the collection. 00:01:22.320 --> 00:01:25.280 The world of men's clothing 00:01:25.280 --> 00:01:29.400 has undergone a complete metamorphosis, especially during the last 10 years. 00:01:29.400 --> 00:01:32.760 Clothing very often describes a historical context, 00:01:32.760 --> 00:01:41.160 describes something that is above and beyond a simple product bought in any kind of distribution. 00:01:41.160 --> 00:01:44.440 Canali has a very strong history, 00:01:44.440 --> 00:01:46.160 a very strong tradition, 00:01:46.160 --> 00:01:50.120 a very strong rigor given by its Heritage. 00:01:50.120 --> 00:01:53.000 It is a very important moment for the company.  00:01:53.000 --> 00:01:56.320 Companies that have a great historical basis 00:01:56.320 --> 00:02:01.680 today need to approach business in a more dynamic and fluid way.  00:02:04.760 --> 00:02:12.240 We nobilitate fabrics through skillful tailoring 00:02:12.240 --> 00:02:17.160 in a very stable, very reliable production process.