Marni appoints Meryll Rogge as creative director. The Italian brand’s parent company, Only The Brave (OTB), taps the Belgian designer to succeed Francesco Risso. Rogge cut her teeth at Marc Jacobs in New York and Dries Van Noten in Antwerp, where she honed her distinctive, expressive aesthetic before launching her own label in 2020. The appointment comes two weeks after she was awarded the Grand Prix at the 2025 ANDAM Fashion Awards in Paris.

“I’m truly honored to join Marni, a house I’ve long admired for its independent spirit,” says Rogge. “To take on a role defined by such visionary creative directors is both humbling and inspiring.”

We love to see another woman take the helm of a house—and we can’t wait to see what she brings to Marni.