Jil Sander has introduced the appointment of Bally’s Simone Bellotti to the position of Artistic Director, efficient instantly. This comes after months of hypothesis that Daniel Lee would take the coveted high spot.
Simone Bellotti joins Jil Sander, which is owned by the OTB Group, following a tenure as Artistic Director at Bally, the place he refreshed the storied model. He is thought for his obsession with element and archival references, delving into analysis to tell his designs.
Bellotti succeeds design duo Lucie and Luke Meier, who stepped down from their roles final month after displaying their remaining assortment at Milan Trend Week.
Renzo Rosso, Chairman of OTB Group, mentioned: “Simone embarks on this journey with in depth expertise and a definite expertise. Over the time spent collectively we shared the strategic imaginative and prescient and mission for Jil Sander, the values of innovation and class that make it an iconic and distinctive model.”
Throughout his profession, Bellotti has labored at A.F. Vandervorst, Gianfranco Ferré, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, and even spent 16-years at Gucci.
Simone Bellotti added: “I’m extremely honored to affix Jil Sander, a storied home that created a brand new aesthetic with its distinctive method and powerful id, and that has at all times had such a big affect on the design group.
“I’m grateful to Renzo for the belief, and I’m eager to contribute to the home’s full potential.”
