Overview

• OTB Group announced on June 18 that Francesco Risso will exit his role as Marni’s creative director after almost ten years leading the brand’s vision.
• Risso transformed Marni’s aesthetic with vibrant colors, artisanal details and theatrical runway experiences that emphasized collaboration.
• His final collection, unveiled in February, received acclaim for its punchy prints, bright furs and inventive deconstructed silhouettes.
• This exit marks OTB’s third major creative leadership change this season, following Simone Bellotti’s arrival at Jil Sander and Glenn Martens’s move to Maison Margiela.
• No replacement has been confirmed, though industry observers have speculated on potential successors such as Virginie Viard or Martine Rose.