The Italian fashion group OTB and its foundation have been rolling out a number of initiatives to help ease the impact of the pandemic on the territory.

The winner of the Yu Prize will get a one-year mentorship by Renzo Rosso and his group’s managers.

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The acquisition of Jil Sander points to the strength and ambition of the Italian fashion group, as founder Renzo Rosso touts the brand’s growth potential and the creative direction of Lucie and Luke Meier.

The Italian fashion group OTB is taking control of 100 percent of the Jil Sander brand.

A group of leaders, from Patrizio Bertelli, Gildo Zegna and Renzo Rosso, and fashion associations met on Wednesday to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and to join forces to speak up and help support the development of activities in the country. 

Male and female models pose without clothes in the Koché studio for the French label’s pre-spring collection images.

The Italian fashion group OTB is conducting due diligence on Jil Sander, confirming a WWD report in December.

Risso joined the Italian label in 2016, succeeding founder Consuelo Castiglioni.

Located on Avenue Montaigne, the Paris boutique represents John Galliano’s creative methods in architectural form.

Sources say the Italian fashion group is looking at acquiring Jil Sander, controlled by Onward Holdings and designed by Lucie and Luke Meier.

OTB, Missoni, Dolce & Gabbana, Calzedonia Group, Golden Goose and Salvatore Ferragamo’s executives were among the speakers at the 25th edition of the Pambianco fashion summit.

Canadian designer Olivia Rubens scooped up the ITS Responsible Fashion Award, the top prize.

Previously, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, which is controlled by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance, invested in Liu Jo.

The company’s executives also donated a percentage of their paid annual leaves collecting 500,000 euros.