In the wake of Francesco Risso’s departure, Italian fashion house Marni has tapped Meryll Rogge as its new creative director, signaling a bold new chapter for the brand known for its offbeat elegance and artistic irreverence.
The appointment comes on the heels of Rogge’s ANDAM Grand Prize win earlier this year — a major moment for the Belgian designer, whose résumé includes time at Marc Jacobs and Dries Van Noten, and whose education was honed at the prestigious Royal Academy of Antwerp. Since launching her eponymous label in 2020, Rogge has cultivated a Paris-based presence defined by vintage-inflected silhouettes, romantic tailoring, and a distinctly contemporary sense of play.
In an official statement, Rogge expressed her admiration for Marni’s independent spirit, calling her new role both “humbling and inspiring.” She steps into a position previously defined by visionary creatives — from Consuelo Castiglioni to Risso — but brings her own sensitive reinterpretation of the house’s code, one that promises to bridge whimsy, structure, and global relevance.
Industry figures are taking note. Renzo Rosso, chairman of OTB Group, praised Rogge for her ability to channel Marni’s DNA through a modern lens, not just in fashion but across the brand’s broader universe — from accessories and interiors to special projects and communication. Meanwhile, Business of Fashion reported that ANDAM jury member Sidney Toledano commended her for offering a “new vision of femininity imbued with modernity and wearability.”
As the industry continues its rotation of creative leads, Marni’s move feels more like a recalibration than a reboot — one that reaffirms its role as a haven for emotional design and avant-garde pragmatism, now under Rogge’s meticulous yet imaginative eye.