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Rosso (Otb) on Made in Italy: ‘Everyone copies us, we must show who we are’

“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...

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‘Viktor&Rolf Relaunches Ready-to-Wear Line After a Decade’

After a decade-long hiatus, Dutch fashion house Viktor&Rolf is reviving its ready-to-wear line. While the brand has released select ready-to-wear pieces in recent seasons, a full collection has not been available. The new line will debut in FW25 and be sold at select retailers and on the fashion house's website, according to WWD. “After a...

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Viktor&Rolf secure five-year extension with OTB Group

The OTB Group has announced a significant five-year renewal of its partnership with Dutch design duo Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, extending their creative leadership of the Viktor&Rolf maison through to 2029. The deal marks a continued commitment to avant-garde haute couture from OTB, which acquired the label in 2008. The renewal comes as...

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Kunsthalle München to explore Viktor&Rolf’s fashion statements

Kunsthalle München museum in Munich, Germany, is to host a fashion exhibition dedicated to Dutch fashion duo Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren featuring more than 100 of their most daring creations. ‘Viktor&Rolf: Fashion Statements’ opens in February 2024 and will mark the first major retrospective on Viktor&Rolf in Germany. The exhibition,...

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Viktor&Rolf and Specsavers launch eyewear collection

Avant-garde fashion pioneers Viktor&Rolf mark three decades of their unique beauty with the introduction of an eyewear collection launched at Specsavers. Drawing inspiration from their enduring fascination with the beauty of flowers, exemplified by their best-selling fragrance "Flowerbomb" and numerous haute couture collections, the glasses...

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Jil Sander, Marni and Maison Margiela drive OTB's turnover

Italian luxury group OTB said its luxury portfolio of brands, which includes Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni, and Viktor and Rolf, were key growth drivers in achieving revenue of 1.74 billion euros in 2022. Sales of luxury increased 32 percent, according to OTB's latest filings. Marni sales increased 29 percent compared to 2021, having...

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Viktor & Rolf appoints OTB’s Matteo Franceschini as CEO

Dutch luxury brand Viktor & Rolf has announced the appointment of Matteo Franceschini as its chief executive officer. He joins the company from Italian fashion group OTB, which bought the label back in 2018. He will continue to report to the company’s CEO Ubaldo Minelli. In his previous position, Franceschini oversaw licensing and collaborations...

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Fall 2022 Haute Couture round-up

It was back to business as usual at Paris haute couture, but some designers and houses offered a touch of modernity amongst a trade that continues to value traditional escapism for the elite. Armani Privé Showing his first couture show in over two years, Mr Armani stuck to the codes that have built his name and company into a global empire....

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OTB group turnover and profit jump

OTB turnover for the year to December 31, 2021 reached 1,530 million euros, up 16.2 percent from 2020 and in line with 2019. Net sales were 1,456 million euros, an increase of 18 percent from 2020 driven by the luxury business Marni, Maison Margiela, Jil Sander and Viktor&Rolf. The company’s EBITDA was 354 million euros for a 24.3 percent return...

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Paris Haute Couture week celebrated a modern vision of craftsmanship

The spring summer 2022 season at Paris Haute Couture has come to an end, with perhaps less spectacle and more focus on its glorious savoir faire. The front rows were predictably absent of guests absorbing the limelight, with the exception of Kanye West and new girlfriend / muse Julia Fox. Images Schiaparelli FW22, courtesy of Schiaparelli Images...

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Introducing OTB Group’s new business unit, BVX

International fashion group OTB Group has announced its new business unit, Brave Virtual Xperience, or BVX. OTB Group, which owns global brands such as Diesel, Maison Margiela, Marni, Jil Sander, Viktor & Rolf and Amiri, has created the new unit in order to focus on the development of products, projects and experiences meant for the virtual...

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Sebastian Dahlmanns, Head of Design Viktor & Rolf: Tips on landing a job in fashion

Sebastian Dahlmans works in Amsterdam at Viktor&Rolf. As Head of Design, he has exciting insights into life as a designer at an international fashion label. In a conversation with FashionUnited, he reveals what qualities he looks for in interns, which mistakes to avoid and how to get the best start in the fashion industry. How did you get your...