Meryl Rogge has been appointed the new creative director of Marni. Rogge, hailing from Belgium, is known for her unconventional approach and bold, colorful collections under her name. Her appointment at the Italian brand marks her first creative directorship at a major house. She thus takes over from the fiery Francesco Risso, who has steered Marni's style for ten years.

OTB, the parent company behind Marni, as well as Diesel and Margiela, said, “It is a great pleasure to welcome Meryll to Marni,” says brand CEO Stefano Rosso. “She is an exceptional creative talent and an inspiring woman, whose vision and expertise will play a key role in shaping the future of this amazing brand.”

"We met many highly qualified candidates, confirming how Marni continues to inspire and attract creatives from around the world. Meryll impressed us with the sensitivity she brought to reinterpreting the brand’s DNA, offering a contemporary vision that embraces Marni globally and across all its dimensions, including accessories, interior design, communication, and special projects,” adds OTB founder and chairman Renzo Rosso. “I wish her the best in carrying this vision forward with passion, supported by a team and a group that have always placed creativity at the core of their identity.”

After graduating from the Antwerp Academy, she became a womenswear designer for Marc Jacobs in New York before moving back to Belgium to become the head of womenswear design at Dries Van Noten, where she worked side by side with Dries. Since striking out on her own, Rogge won the 2025 Andam prize, and was named a finalist for the LVMH Prize in 2022, the Andam Prize in 2024, and the Woolmark Prize in 2025.

“I’m truly honored to join Marni, a house I’ve long admired for its independent spirit. To take on a role defined by such visionary creative directors is both humbling and inspiring. I’m deeply grateful to Renzo and Stefano for recognising the resonance between our worlds and for entrusting me with this extraordinary opportunity. I look forward to helping shape what comes next for Marni.”

Rogge’s appointment is part of a strategic plan within the OTB stable, which has seen Glenn Martens as creative director at Maison Margiela, in addition to Diesel, and Simone Bellotti at Jil Sander in recent months.

Photo: Meryll Rogge @ Gretar Gunnlaugsson