Rosa Genoni | |
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| Born | 1867 Tirano, Italy |
| Died | 1954 Varese, Italy |
| Known for | women's rights advocate pacifist Italian fashion |
Rosa Genoni (1867–1954) was an Italian seamstress, fashion designer, teacher, feminist and advocate for workers' rights. She had a successful fashion design career, with innovative designs such as her Tanagra dress. Rosa Genoni was the Italian delegate at the International Congress of Women, The Hague, Netherlands, 28 April - 10 May 1915. Her activism efforts along with her desire to make Italy a fashion leader were thwarted under Fascism.