The Jil Sander fashion house was not long without an official creative director.
Almost two weeks after the departure of Lucie and Luke Meier, Simone Bellotti was appointed to the position of the creative director, the parent company OTB Group said on Monday.
Bellotti most recently worked as a creative director at the Swiss fashion company Bally. In the course of his career, he worked for AF Vandervorst, Gianfranco Ferré, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta and Gucci. The OTB Group praises him for its detail, its historical references and its innovative strength.
Jil Sander: Simone Bellotti new creative director
“I feel incredibly honored to work at Jil Sander, a renowned house that has created a new aesthetics with its unique approach and strong identity and has always significantly influenced the design world,” said Simone Bellotti in the press release. “I’m Renzo [Rosso, dem Gründer der OTB Group, Anm. d. Red.] grateful for his trust and would like to help to exploit the full potential of the house. ”
Rosso adds: “Simone begins this trip with comprehensive experience and a pronounced talent. During the time we spent together, we shared the strategic vision and mission for Jil Sander, the values of innovation and sophistication that make it an iconic and unique brand. ”
The news of the farewell to Luke and Lucie Meier came only a few hours after the couple presented the autumn/winter collection of the label during the Milan fashion week. The couple and the Jil Sander fashion house are said to have agreed by mutually agreed that this would be the last collection for the label. The two have been at the creative tip of the label since 2017.
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