Jil Sander and the OTB mum or dad group introduced right this moment that designer Simone Bellotti will be a part of Jil Sander as inventive director. The announcement continues to the departure of designers Luke and Lucie Meier just a few weeks in the past. It was introduced in January that Bellotti would go away Bally after a short however acclaimed mandate there.
“I really feel extremely honored to hitch Jil Sander,” Bellotti mentioned in an announcement. The label, he added, is “a historic home that created a robust identification, and that has all the time had such a major affect on the design neighborhood.”
Within the final two years, Bellotti revitalized the Swiss luxurious model Bally with imaginative, outlined and coveted designs. He has been praised for his clever and sculptural tailoring, in addition to his sense of the sport. Earlier than becoming a member of Bally, Bellotti spent 16 years designing in Gucci, first beneath Frida Giannini after which with Alessandro Michele.
In his personal assertion, the president of the OTB, Renzo Rossi, mentioned: “Simone embarks on this journey with an intensive expertise and a unique expertise.” He continued: “Throughout the time devoted collectively, we share the strategic imaginative and prescient and mission for Jil Sander, the values of innovation and class that make it an iconic and distinctive model.”
If his mandate in Bally serves as a sign, Bellotti can be thrilling to see in Jil Sander.