Jil Sander and Marni, two brands of the Otb group founded by Renzo Rosso, become partners of high gamma, the foundation that since 1992 has brought together the best Made in Italy companies of excellence operating in the fashion, design, jewellery, food, hospitality, motoring and nautical sectors. The announcement comes directly from the foundation.
“We are honored to welcome Jil Sander and Marni among Altagamma members: both brands of the Italian Otp Group which has always been strongly committed to enhancing our fashion supply chain and developing a virtuous business model capable of competing as best as possible with the protagonists of fashion international,” he declared Stefania Lazzaroni, general director of Altagamma. “Synonymous with refinement, innovation, manufacturing mastery and creativity, Marni and Jil Sander are undisputed excellences of our Made in Italy and we are pleased that they can bring their energy to Altagamma too”.
“The entry of Jil Sander and Marni into Altagamma is a source of pride for OTB, which shares with the Foundation the objective of enhancing the prestige of Made in Italy luxury in the world.” declares Ubaldo Minelli, CEO of the Otb Group. “We have always been at the forefront of promoting the excellence of Italy through our creations and we are happy to team up with some of the most important Italian companies in the most distinctive sectors for our country.”
All Altagamma members
To date Altagamma collects 114 members: “brands that promote Italian excellence, uniqueness and lifestyle throughout the world and which together represent over 10.000 years of history, with an average of over 92 years”, explains the foundation. The Altagamma companies are: 31 fashion brands, 23 food brands, 22 design brands, 17 hospitality brands, 7 motor brands, 4 nautical brands, 4 jewelery brands and another 7 from different sectors. They are added to the members 23 partners of the foundation including consultancy and financial services companies, media and retailers.
