"Made in Italy" has recently come under intense scrutiny, not only due to tariffs that continue to penalise many sectors despite recent trade agreements, but primarily because of persistent issues surrounding illegal labor exploitation. Companies are also grappling with significant difficulties in effectively monitoring their entire supply...
29 Jul 2025
On the heels of receiving the 2025 Andam Grand Prix, Belgian-born designer Meryll Rogge has been appointed creative director of Marni, owned by the Italian group OTB. She succeeds Francesco Risso. Rogge, winner of the 2025 ANDAM competition, finalist of the 2022 LVMH Prize, the 2024 Andam and the 2025 Woolmark Prize, will officially take over...
15 Jul 2025
Marni and creative director Francesco Risso are parting ways after ten years. A successor has not yet been named. “Under Francesco’s creative direction, Marni gave new impetus to the brand. His bold creative evolution led to the renewal of the women’s collections, the expansion of the men’s collections, and the development of shows and immersive...
18 Jun 2025
Peace has been made between Dsquared2 and Staff International. The duo have signed a strategic agreement to continue their collaboration in the production and distribution of Dsquared2's ready-to-wear collections. “This decision will lay the foundations for a collaborative approach, with Staff International supporting the brand in the...
27 May 2025
“Europe should be stronger and more cohesive, with strong leaders who can assert our conditions and our distinctive qualities, so as not to be at the mercy of other major powers. We ask for more transparency, loyalty, strength and the will to show our qualities. It is not right that Italy suffers, for all the values that it brings with it. We...
17 Apr 2025
The fairytale is over, but the shoe remains with Capri Holdings this time. The ownership of Jimmy Choo stays in the US, at least for now. The label didn’t seem to fit within the ambitions of Prada Group, which does have an industrial plan in the making for Versace. It is a fact that there is speculation that the Jimmy Choo file is still open on...
Luxury fashion house Maison Margiela has confirmed the exit of its renowned creative director John Galliano, marking the end of a significant creative chapter for the avant-garde brand. A statement released by the company suggest the departure was amicable, with founder and OTB Group CEO Renzo Rosso being open to future collaborations. The...
11 Dec 2024
If ever there was a star that shone exceptionally bright at this year’s Met Gala, it was that of John Galliano. Despite the British designer not attending in person, his triumphant designs were worn during some of the biggest red carpet moments of the event, including co-chairs Zendaya and Bad Bunny, Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande—who performed...
17 May 2024
The 15th edition of Greentech Festival in Berlin launched Wednesday with a gala at the former Tegel Airport, an area that is now called Urban Tech Republic. During the Green Awards gala, Renzo Rosso, the founder and chairman of OTB, received the 'Special Prize Italy‘, with Italy being this years' guest country of the festival. OTB, whose...
24 Jun 2022
OTB, the Italian fashion group that owns Diesel, Jil Sander and Maison Martin Margiela, aims to be listed in 2024, said its founder Renzo Rosso. Reuters reported Rosso, along with OTB’s chief executive Ubaldo Minelli, expect the company to grow to a listable size and grow its the portfolio of brands. . “We would like to make new M&A deals but...
14 Nov 2021
Italy is not likely to see the formation of a new luxury group, which is perhaps not in the DNA of the country’s majority family-owned businesses. “I don’t think there will ever be a large luxury group in Italy. I don’t see any aggregations, said Moncler CEO Remo Ruffini, during a fashion roundtable ‘Fashion business and consumption’, organised...
31 May 2021