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Jil Sander: Who is the new creative director Simone Bellotti?

On Monday, Renzo Rosso, founder of Diesel and the Otb Group, named Simone Bellotti as the next creative director to Jil Sander. Driven by an intuition that previously led him to appoint John Galliano for Maison Margiela, Francesco Risso for Marni, and Glenn Martens for Diesel, and then for Margiela, this entrepreneur with a creative spirit and...

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Jil Sander names Simone Bellotti as new creative director

Jil Sander has appointed a new creative director, swiftly filling the vacancy left by Lucie and Luke Meier. Barely two weeks after Lucie and Luke Meier's departure, Simone Bellotti has been named as their successor. The news was announced by Jil Sander's parent company, OTB Group. Bellotti recently served as creative director at Bally. His...

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Lucie and Luke Meier End Collaboration with Jil Sander

A few hours after the presentation of the fall winter 2025 collection , in Milan, during the second day of fashion week, Jil Sander announces the divorce from the two creative directors Lucie and Luke Meier who "have mutually decided that this collection will be the last of their collaboration". The one presented today in Milan is their latest...

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OTB Group appoints Serge Brunschwig as CEO of Jil Sander and Chief Strategy Officer

OTB Group has announced the appointment of Serge Brunschwig as CEO of Jil Sander and Chief Strategy Officer of the wider OTB Group, effective February 5, 2025. Brunschwig will report directly to Ubaldo Minelli, OTB Group’s CEO, in what is widely seen as a strategic move to further elevate the luxury brand’s profile and strengthen the group’s...

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Milan Fashion Week prepares for a season of change

Milan Fashion Week’s Autumn/Winter 2025-26 womenswear schedule, released in draft form by the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, signals a season of transition and milestone moments. Running from February 25 to March 3, the lineup includes 54 physical shows and five digital presentations. Gucci will open proceedings with its first co-ed show,...

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In Pictures: Brands slithering into the Lunar New Year of the Snake

Lunar New Year is almost upon us, and with it comes the Year of the Snake. In the zodiac, the reptilian animal is believed to be known for its intelligence, communication, perceptiveness and elegance. Ahead of the beginning of the new lunar calendar, January 29, FashionUnited looks at some of the most notable campaigns and collections helping to...

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Jil Sander expands into fine jewellery category

OTB-owned Jil Sander has stepped into the Fine Jewellery business with the launch of its first collection in this category as part of what has been described as a “strategic extension”. It marks the first brand in the OTB portfolio to explore Fine Jewellery, and intends to provide further styling opportunities for the Jil Sander customer while...

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Jil Sander opens new flagship store in Tokyo

The fashion house Jil Sander has expanded its presence in Japan. On Monday, the company, which is part of the Italian clothing group OTB SpA, announced the opening of a new flagship store in Tokyo. The store in the Ginza district has a total area of 627 square meters on two floors, making it the label's largest to date worldwide. With the new...

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Current Jil Sander CEO to join K-Way

Luca Lo Curzio, the current chief executive officer of Jil Sander, has been appointed to the helm of K-Way, a position he will take up following the closing of Permira Funds’ strategic investment in the sportswear brand, expected to be complete in Q1 2025. Lo Curzio was described by the French brand’s joint owners, BasicNet SpA and Permira, as...

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Jil Sander launches charity T-shirt to support children in need

Milan-based fashion label Jil Sander has announced a partnership with the OTB Foundation, the non-profit organisation of the OTB Group, to support youth projects around the world. The limited-edition T-shirt, which features a heart motif and “for the children of the world” message on the back and Jil Sander branding on the front, will raise...

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Jil Sander CEO reportedly stepping down

Luca Lo Curzio is believed to be stepping down from his role as chief executive officer of Jil Sander. This is according to market sources cited by WWD. The media outlet did not disclose a reason for the alleged departure. If it is the case, it would bring to an end a short tenure at the luxury fashion house for Lo Curzio, who was only appointed...

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The founder's dilemma: evolving luxury brands beyond their creators

The luxury fashion landscape is in constant flux, with the departure of founding designers presenting a formidable challenge, particularly for younger brands. As Tom Ford navigates a pivotal transition following Peter Hawkings' brief tenure as creative director, it joins the ranks of houses like Helmut Lang, Martin Margiela and Jil Sander in...