Marni (fashion house)

Marni is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1994 by Consuelo Castiglioni. It is recognized worldwide for its women's, men's and children's ready-to-wear and accessories collections. Since 2012, Marni has been part of the OTB Group, owned by Italian entrepreneur Renzo Rosso.[1] The current Creative Director is Francesco Risso who was appointed in 2016.

Marni
TypePrivate
IndustryFashion
Founded1994
FounderConsuelo Castiglioni
Headquarters
Milano
,
Italy
ProductsReady-to-wear clothing
ParentOTB Group

History

Founded in Milan in 1994 by Swiss designer Consuelo Castiglioni, Marni has become internationally renowned for its experimental collections characterized by the use of innovative prints and colours.

In 2000, the company began to expand into key markets, opening numerous stores and consolidating its presence in the most prestigious department stores. During this period, Marni became an online retailing pioneer with the launch of a virtual store, which, in addition to offering e-commerce, presents the Marni world through sections dedicated to many artistic collaborations and special projects.

In 2012, the company was acquired by Renzo Rosso's OTB Group, whose brands include Diesel, Maison Margiela, Viktor & Rolf, Paula Cademartori, Staff International and Brave Kid.[2]

In 2016, Marni appointed Francesco Risso as Creative Director, opening a new chapter in the brand's history.[3] Francesco Risso entered the BoF500 list in 2018 as one of the most influential people in the fashion industry.[4]

In 2018, the company appointed Stefano Biondo as its CEO.[5]

See also

Notes and references
  1. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Angela (2015-11-23). "Renzo Rosso's OTB Group acquires 100 percent of Marni". fashionunited.uk. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
  2. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Angela (2015-11-23). "Renzo Rosso's OTB Group acquires 100 percent of Marni". fashionunited.com. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  3. Gay, Danielle (2016-10-24). "Francesco Risso named creative director at Marni". Vogue Australia. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  4. "Francesco Rissois One of the 500 People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry in 2018". The Business of Fashion. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
  5. "Biondo è il nuovo CEO di Marni". Pambianco News (in Italian). 2018-05-11. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
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