ROME (Reuters) – Simone Bellotti is Jil Sander’s new creative director, the fashion brand and its Italian parent company OTB Group said on Monday.
Bellotti, previously creative director at Bally, will start in his new position with immediate effect, the two companies said in a statement.
The Italian designer also worked at A.F. Vandervost, Gianfranco Ferre, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, and – for 16 years – at Gucci.
“Simone embarks on this journey with extensive experience and a distinct talent,” OTB Chairman Renzo Rosso said.
Bellotti said he was “honoured to join Jil Sander, a storied house that created a new aesthetic with its unique approach and strong identity, and that has always had such a significant influence on the design community”.
(Writing by Alvise Armellini, editing by Giulia Segreti)
