Francesco Risso Marni Creative director
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Marni continues Francesco Risso as its Creative director

Marni continues Francesco Risso as its Creative director

Italian luxury label Marni has been lucky to have its creative director Francesco Risso. Ever since, Risso joined the label it has been growing well, he has been credited with an expression of taking the label to another level and projecting it into a new era with a “defined vision”, notably making it attractive towards the younger clientele. Therefore, the company has decided to renew the contract once again with him. The duration of the new agreement has not been disclosed, but Marni seems keen on a long-term contract with the Risso.

His Early Life and Achievements in Fashion

Risso studied at the Polimoda academy in Florence, at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and at Central Saint Martins in London. Firstly, he started his career with stints at Anna Molinari, Alessandro Dell’Acqua and Malo. Then he also spent his eight years at Prada, working for womenswear collections and special projects associated with the brand.

First Four Years with Marni and success

While, Francesco Risso took charge of the label’s style in 2016, succeeding its founder Consuelo Castiglioni, his four years with the brand has been fantastic. He has managed to revitalise Marni DNA quite nicely. He has been true to the label’s spirit, and pushed Marni beyond its limits, fostering an all-encompassing creativity and transforming Marni in a hub of artistic conversations.

Francesco Risso Marni Creative director
Francesco Risso

As company has now confirmed his tenure, he will continue to expand and persuade label’s brand image worldwide and permeating all creative domains, from collections to communications. Risso mentioned that “Four years ago, he was humbled by the opportunity given to him by Marni and today, again he is more grateful and excited to lead Marni towards the future, with even more creativity, honesty and commitment.” He said after joining the label his unique leadership that he applied to every aspect of his work from style to interior design to marketing and the digital world has exceptionally artistic which made him to connect with lot of talented network of people globally.

Francesco Risso Marni Creative director
Design Studio – Risso

Risso has been one of the most innovative designers of today, and his shows are among the most eagerly awaited at the Milan Fashion Week. With his offbeat style and his ability to reinvent himself from one season to the next, Risso has rejuvenated Marni, whose revenue rose sharply to reach €200 million in 2019, more than half of the total generated by accessories.

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