Overview

• Francesco Risso departs Marni after nearly a decade, concluding his role as creative director that began with a high-profile appointment in 2016.
• He reshaped Marni’s signature style with artier, more spontaneous and eclectic designs, replacing its traditional haute bohemian look.
• Risso delivered standout runway presentations that expanded Marni’s “Marnifesto” by featuring collaborative showcases and upcycled garments.
• His exit completes OTB Group’s three-pronged creative refresh that previously introduced Simone Bellotti at Jil Sander and elevated Glenn Martens at Maison Margiela.
• With no successor announced, Marni now joins an OTB portfolio currently without any female creative leadership.