Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Milan, Chiara Ferragni in Court for the "Panettone Gate" Trial Milan, Italy on December 19, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Milan, Chiara Ferragni in Court for the "Panettone Gate" Trial Milan, Italy on December 19, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Milan, Chiara Ferragni in Court for the "Panettone Gate" Trial Milan, Italy on December 19, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Milan, Chiara Ferragni in Court for the "Panettone Gate" Trial Milan, Italy on December 19, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Milan, Chiara Ferragni in Court for the "Panettone Gate" Trial Milan, Italy on December 19, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Milan, Chiara Ferragni in Court for the "Panettone Gate" Trial Milan, Italy on December 19, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Milan, Chiara Ferragni in Court for the "Panettone Gate" Trial Milan, Italy on December 19, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Milan, Chiara Ferragni in Court for the "Panettone Gate" Trial Milan, Italy on December 19, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Milan, Chiara Ferragni in Court for the "Panettone Gate" Trial Milan, Italy on December 19, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Milan, Chiara Ferragni in Court for the "Panettone Gate" Trial Milan, Italy on December 19, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Milan, Chiara Ferragni in Court for the "Panettone Gate" Trial Milan, Italy on December 19, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Milan, Chiara Ferragni in Court for the "Panettone Gate" Trial Milan, Italy on December 19, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Milan, Chiara Ferragni in Court for the "Panettone Gate" Trial Milan, Italy on December 19, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Milan, Chiara Ferragni in Court for the "Panettone Gate" Trial Milan, Italy on December 19, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Milan, Chiara Ferragni in Court for the "Panettone Gate" Trial Milan, Italy on December 19, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Milan, Chiara Ferragni in Court for the "Panettone Gate" Trial Milan, Italy on December 19, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Chiara Ferragni in Court for the Pandoro Gate Trial - Milan

Milan, Chiara Ferragni in Court for the "Panettone Gate" Trial Milan, Italy on December 19, 2025. Photo by Maurizio Maule/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-CHONGQING-ITALIAN FOOD-POPULARITY (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-ITALIAN FOOD-POPULARITY (CN)

(240113) -- CHONGQING, Jan. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A chef prepares Margherita pizza at a restaurant in Chongqing, southwest China, Nov. 16, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: From panettone to pasta, China's love affair with Italian food" (Xinhua/Yang Shiyan)

CHINA-CHONGQING-ITALIAN FOOD-POPULARITY (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-ITALIAN FOOD-POPULARITY (CN)

(240113) -- CHONGQING, Jan. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 16, 2023 shows a pizza using sausage produced in southwest China's Guizhou Province as an innovative pizza topping, at a restaurant in Chongqing, southwest China. TO GO WITH "Across China: From panettone to pasta, China's love affair with Italian food" (Xinhua/Yang Shiyan)

CHINA-CHONGQING-ITALIAN FOOD-POPULARITY (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-ITALIAN FOOD-POPULARITY (CN)

(240113) -- CHONGQING, Jan. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 shows panettone, a traditional festive pastry from Italy, at a pizzeria in Chongqing, southwest China. TO GO WITH "Across China: From panettone to pasta, China's love affair with Italian food" (Xinhua)