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OTB's Maison Margiela, Marni and Jil Sander to be digitally certified

Italy's OTB Group is to provide products from the Maison Margiela, Marni and Jil Sander brands with a digital authentication certificate, which are to be introduced from each of the brands' AW24 collections. Using blockchain technology and an NFC chip in each garment or accessory, the products will be verifiable as genuine branded products. The...

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OTB appoints Stefano Rosso as Marni’s new CEO

The OTB Group has announced the appointment of Stefano Rosso as Marni’s new CEO. The company said Rosso replaces Barbara Calò, who will support him during the transitional period. Rosso will report to OTB Group CEO, Ubaldo Minelli. “Stefano will have the important responsibility of fast-tracking Marni’s positioning on the luxury market and the...

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Coty announces beauty license deal with Marni

Beauty company Coty has inked a licensing deal with Italian fashion house Marni to develop, produce, and distribute a line of fragrances and beauty products, which run beyond 2040. In a statement, Coty, one of the world’s largest beauty companies with a portfolio of brands across fragrance, colour cosmetics, and skin and body care, said that the...

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Marni, Casablanca and Peter Do: Paris Fashion Week SS24 is full of first timers

As fashion month quickly descends upon the industry, the federations from each fashion capital have begun to publish their official schedules, giving an insight into what we can expect from their own locations. For Paris, that will seemingly be a roster led by first time exhibitors, who are dominating the French fashion week’s lineup for the...

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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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Marni unveils a colour-popping wardrobe in Tokyo’s Olympic stadium

On Wednesday, the luxury brand Marni flew to Japan to unveil its autumn 2023 collection for men and women. A travelling show based on the Resort model, in which the brand's emblematic codes - polka dots, bright colours and geometric lines - were exhibited, accompanied by a string orchestra. Marni’s autumn 2023 collection The event took place in...

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Marni set to host show in Tokyo on February 1

Italian luxury brand Marni has reportedly confirmed it will be holding a show in Tokyo, Japan, to unveil its autumn 2023 collection. The label’s creative director Francesco Risso is said to have confirmed the news with WWD. In an interview with the publication, Risso said: “A year ago, I decided to stage a series of travelling shows with our...

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Mr Porter launches exclusive capsule with Marni

Luxury online menswear retailer Mr Porter has launched its first exclusive capsule collection with Italian fashion house, Marni. The 26-piece ready-to-wear curated ‘Marni Mania’ collection features reinterpreted classic signature styles of the fashion house, with a focus on its brushed striped mohair and Nappa leathers. Key styles include a...

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Uniqlo to release a collection with Marni

Clothing retailer Uniqlo has revealed an upcoming collaboration with Italian luxury brand Marni, that will see the duo release a collection under Uniqlo’s LifeWear concept. Set to launch May 19, the collection will collide Marni’s signature style with Uniqlo’s smart design and technical expertise, resulting in daily wear pieces for both men and...

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Marni launches digital experience ‘Wearweare’

Luxury fashion house Marni has launched its first foray in the metaverse with the unveiling of a digital experience that brings looks from its SS22 collection into the online world. Through the Wearweare experience, users are able to interact with looks from its runway show that have been translated into a 3D lookbook, augmented reality (AR)...

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Marni revamps packaging in line with visual brand identity

Marni’s creative director Francesco Risso is introducing new packaging, which is environmentally friendly, as well as showcasing the “vivid spirit” of the visual brand identity of the Italian label. In a statement, Marni said that the new generation of packaging was driven by its commitment toward environmentally friendly production and evolving...

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Veja x Marni collaboration in store on Friday

Sustainable sneaker brand, Veja, has collaborated with the luxury Italian fashion house, Marni, who has always been known for its playful approach to design. A pair of styles—the Veja V-10 low-top and V-15 high-top—will feature colorful, DIY-inspired scribble motifs to celebrate individuality and reemphasize Marni’s unorthodox approach to...