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Creative Director Francesco Risso exits Marni

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...

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Accessories boost sales at Marni as turnover jumps to 170m euros

Italian luxury house Marni closed 2019 with turnover of 170 million euros, buoyed by a strong demand for its accessories, which accounts for 58 percent of its total sales. Often regarded as the designer’s designer, Marni’s subtle and subversive creations have always charted their own course with its unique visual language and graphic rigor. The...

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Marni CEO leaves label and parent company OTB

As the new year approaches, Marni is shifting its leadership. It was announced on November 26 that the Italian brand’s chief executive officer, Stefano Biondo, is exiting the luxury label along with its parent company, OTB. Barbara Càlo, who will be the brand’s general manager, will succeed him. She will report to the OTB CEO Ubaldo Minelli,...