OTB's Jil Sander appoints Simone Bellotti as new creative director
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on March 10, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 24, 2026

Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on March 10, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 24, 2026

Simone Bellotti is the new creative director at Jil Sander, announced by OTB Group. He brings experience from Bally and Gucci to the role.
ROME (Reuters) - Simone Bellotti is Jil Sander's new creative director, the fashion brand and its Italian parent company OTB Group said on Monday.
Bellotti, previously creative director at Bally, will start in his new position with immediate effect, the two companies said in a statement.
The Italian designer also worked at A.F. Vandervost, Gianfranco Ferre, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, and - for 16 years - at Gucci.
"Simone embarks on this journey with extensive experience and a distinct talent," OTB Chairman Renzo Rosso said.
Bellotti said he was "honoured to join Jil Sander, a storied house that created a new aesthetic with its unique approach and strong identity, and that has always had such a significant influence on the design community".
(Writing by Alvise Armellini, editing by Giulia Segreti)
The article discusses Simone Bellotti's appointment as the new creative director of Jil Sander.
Simone Bellotti is an Italian designer with experience at Bally, Gucci, and other top fashion brands.
Jil Sander is known for its unique aesthetic and strong influence in the fashion design community.
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