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John Galliano exits Maison Margiela

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...

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Is this the second coming of designer John Galliano?

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...

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OTB founder and chair Renzo Rosso talks the metaverse and IPO plans

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...

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Italian fashion group OTB aims to list by 2024

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...

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Why Italy is not likely to see the formation of a new luxury group

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...

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Renzo Rosso OTB holding invests in L.A. brand Amiri

Los Angeles-based brand Amiri—which is known for its gritty, rock and roll-inspired luxury clothing—is looking at new growth with the help of Renzo Rossi’s OTB, according to an announcement from the OTB. OTB, which currently owns Diesel, Maison Margiela, Marni among others, has put an investment in the brand. Founded by Mike Amiri, the luxury...