OTB's Jil Sander appoints Simone Bellotti

Menswear Nerds, Rejoice: Simone Bellotti to Jil Sander Is Official
In just two years, the low-key Italian designer Simone Bellotti transformed Swiss heritage house Bally into what felt like everyone’s new favorite brand. Now comes the promotion. On Monday, Bellotti was appointed creative director of Jil Sander, making a long-rumored poaching official.
Jil Sander Names Simone Bellotti Creative Director
WWD first reported in January that Bellotti was considered a successor to Luke and Lucie Meier, who exited Jil Sander after their fall 2025 fashion show in Milan last month.
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Jil Sander appoints new creative director
Jil Sander has appointed Bally's Simone Bellotti as creative director with immediate effect, succeeding Lucie and Luke Meier, who left in February.
It's been confirmed, Simone Bellotti is going to Jil Sander
Jil Sander and parent group OTB announced today that designer Simone Bellotti will be joining Jil Sander as creative director. The announcement follows the departure of designers Luke and Lucie Meier just weeks ago.
Simone Bellotti Is The New Creative Director Of Jil Sander
The Milan-born designer joins the brand from Bally, and previously held roles at Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Dolce & Gabbana
Jil Sander announces Bally’s Simone Bellotti as the brand’s new creative director
Having recently seen Luke and Lucie Meier depart Jil Sander after seven years at the brand, now comes news that Bally designer Simone Bellotti will replace the duo. Having been appointed creative director at Bally in 2023,
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Simone Bellotti Is Named Creative Director of Jil Sander
The designer, who spent less than two years at the helm of Bally, will replace Luke and Lucie Meier at the OTB-owned brand.