Business Wunderkind

When most people were focused on what to wear to prom, Francesca was busy launching what was to become a multimillion dollar company. After making custom bathing suits for her friend circle, Francesca launched Frankies Bikinis in 2012, at just 17 years old.

The brand started gaining momentum on Instagram and, two years later, it made its official runway debut. As it happens, Francesca was the youngest designer ever to show at Miami Swim Week.

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