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Venetian brand Barena was set up by Sandro Zara in 1961, taking inspiration from local fishermen. In 1993, Zara was joined by Massimo Pigozzo, who heads up the design of Barena's well-constructed, utilitarian garments, like this slouchy cotton cardie. Barena is still essentially a family firm; Sandro's daughter Francesca is creative director and son Giovanni is on sales.
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