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OTB Group launches fifth edition of School of Craftsmanship to train luxury manufacturing talent

OTB Group has launched the fifth edition of its School of Craftsmanship, an in-house academy aimed at training future talents in Made in Italy luxury manufacturing, during celebrations for Italy’s National Day of Made in Italy. The programme, hosted at Staff International in Noventa Vicentina, will run two editions in 2026, one beginning in...

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Belgian designer Chloë Reners recognized at ITS contest in Trieste

Belgian designer Chloë Reners has won the ITS jury special mention award. The award ceremony for the 24th edition of the contest took place on March 20, in Trieste, Italy. The organisers emphasised that the award “is designed to offer tailored support, in line with her creative needs and aspirations. More than a celebration, it represents a...

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Maison Margiela drives growth for OTB Group amidst overall revenue decrease

Otb's revenue amounted to 1.7 billion euros (2.01 billion dollars) at December 31, 2025, down 4.8 percent at constant exchange rates compared to 2024. On Tuesday, through a statement, the group which owns the brands Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni, Viktor&Rolf, the companies Staff International and Brave Kid, and a stake in the brand...

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Diesel expands product range with first luggage collection

Italian fashion brand Diesel is expanding its product range. The label, part of the OTB group, announced on Thursday the launch of its first luggage collection, “Diesel Luggage”. According to Diesel, the new line was developed under the direction of creative director Glenn Martens in collaboration with Chinese accessories manufacturer Canton...

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Diesel celebrates 20 years in China, OTB opens new headquarters in Shanghai

Italian brand Diesel arrived in China 20 years ago. Last Thursday, it celebrated this anniversary by opening a new headquarters for its parent company, OTB SpA, in Shanghai and with a lecture by founder Renzo Rosso at Donghua University. These initiatives highlight the importance of the Chinese market for OTB. The group currently employs 900...

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Ubaldo Minelli CEO of Jil Sander

Upon the announcement that Serge Brunschwig, the chief executive officer of Jil Sander, was stepping down, the German brand has named Ubaldo Minelli, chief executive officer of Jil Sander's parent company OTB Group, as his successor. This marks a return to the helm of the brand for Minelli, who had served at the helm of Jil Sander in 2021,...

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Bellotti's Hamburg soundscapes: A preview of his Jil Sander debut

Simone Bellotti brings Jil Sander back to Hamburg. But what does the new creative director's debut sound like and what does it reveal about his future direction for the brand? Even before his official catwalk debut as creative director of Jil Sander, Bellotti has offered a first glimpse into his vision. Instead of a fashionable tour de force,...

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From Margiela to Marni: OTB’s creative shake-up may just be the beginning

In a season of notable reshuffles across fashion’s creative directors, the news of Meryll Rogge taking the helm at Marni might appear subdued compared to the drama at more headline-grabbing houses. But make no mistake, her appointment is a quietly significant moment not just for the Milanese label, but for its parent company, OTB, which has been...

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Meryll Rogge appointed creative director of Marni

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...

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OTB Group expands in Mexico

As part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in North America, OTB Group will begin expanding its presence in Mexico. According to OTB, this expansion responds to the strategy of investments in direct channels, which allow the group to expand its retail business. This applies to both markets where it already has a presence and new...

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Could Hodakova’s Ellen Larsson be Marni’s next creative director?

As rumours swirl around the creative leadership of Italian fashion house Marni, one name has emerged: Ellen Hodakova Larsson, the Swedish designer behind the critically lauded label Hodakova and winner of the 2024 LVMH Prize. WWD first reported Larsson is being considered as a possible successor to Francesco Risso, whose tenure at Marni has been...

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Glenn Martens to debut with couture collection for Maison Margiela

More details have emerged regarding Glenn Martens’ highly anticipated debut as creative director of Maison Margiela. The Belgian designer is scheduled to present his inaugural couture collection for the house during Paris Haute Couture Week for autumn/winter 2025, which is scheduled to take place from July 7 to 10. According to the fashion...