Marni (fashion house)


Marni is an Italian fashion house founded in 1994 by Consuelo Castiglioni. It is recognized worldwide for its women's, men's and kid's ready-to-wear and accessories collections.
Since 2012, Marni has been part of the OTB group, owned by Italian entrepreneur Renzo Rosso.
Francesco Risso has been the brand's creative director since 2016.

History

Founded in Milan in 1994 by Swiss designer Consuelo Castiglioni, Marni has become internationally renowned for its experimental collections characterized by the use of innovative prints and colours.
In 2000, the company began to expand into key markets, opening numerous stores and consolidating its presence in the most prestigious department stores.
During this period, Marni became an online retailing pioneer with the launch of a virtual store, which, in addition to offering e-commerce, presents the Marni world through sections dedicated to many artistic collaborations and special projects.
In 2012, the company was acquired by Renzo Rosso's OTB group, whose brands include Diesel, Maison Margiela, Viktor & Rolf, Paula Cademartori, Staff International and Brave Kid.
In 2016, Marni appointed Francesco Risso as Creative Director, opening a new chapter in the brand's history.
In 2018, the company appointed Stefano Biondo as its CEO.
Francesco Risso entered the BoF500 list in 2018 as one of the most influential people in the fashion industry.